Captain
Samuel Newman

Member since April 2019 Tampa, United States
Background
Captain Samuel Newman began fishing when he was only 3 years old, has been working on boats since he was 10, and became a deckhand at the age of 15. He moved down to Tampa from eastern Connecticut, got his captain’s license in 2017, and has been running charters since 2018. He specializes in catching Bull Redfish and other big trophy species, such as Goliath Grouper, Snook, Tarpon, and more! He loves his job because “there’s no greater feeling than helping someone catch their first monster fish and just making people happy.” It’s why he does what he does. Captain Sam invites you to join him on Baytime Charters and experience the thrill of a lifetime!
Techniques
Captain Sam will adapt to whatever type of fish is running but he particularly enjoys throwing live bait!

Hey, I'm Captain Samuel Newman

Tampa, United States
Background
Captain Samuel Newman began fishing when he was only 3 years old, has been working on boats since he was 10, and became a deckhand at the age of 15. He moved down to Tampa from eastern Connecticut, got his captain’s license in 2017, and has been running charters since 2018. He specializes in catching Bull Redfish and other big trophy species, such as Goliath Grouper, Snook, Tarpon, and more! He loves his job because “there’s no greater feeling than helping someone catch their first monster fish and just making people happy.” It’s why he does what he does. Captain Sam invites you to join him on Baytime Charters and experience the thrill of a lifetime!
Techniques
Captain Sam will adapt to whatever type of fish is running but he particularly enjoys throwing live bait!
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 255 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
95%
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Brett N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Exact experience we hoped for!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 26, 2025
Ocean fishing was something me and my wife had been wanting to do for a long time, and Captain Sam Newman made it an awesome...
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Alexa M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun Trip!

VERIFIED   The quickie on June 5, 2025
Captain Sam was everything youโ€™d hope for in a fishing guideโ€”knowledgeable, personable, and professional. He had plenty...
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Audrey H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Phenomenal experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Afternoon on May 7, 2025
Itโ€™s everything I wanted out of a fishing experience and more. Sam knew everything about the fish and was a pleasure to talk...
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Bo Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip you don't want to miss

VERIFIED   Half Day Afternoon on December 23, 2024
Ryan and I went fishing with Captain Sam in Tampa Bay. It turned out to be one of our best charter fishing trips ever. Captain...
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Nathan R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tampa Slam!

VERIFIED   Full Day on July 12, 2025
We hit the Tampa Slam! Redfish, snook, spotted sea trout! Plus a bonnet head shark, several ladyfish, and a silver trout. Certainly...
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