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!

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(245 reviews)
Tampa
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(11 reviews)
Bridgeport
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 256 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (251)
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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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David D. I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trophy Snook

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 16, 2025
Captain Sam worked hard on a day where a lot of things were working against us with weather and tide. He got me the snook I...
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Matthew M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Perfect Day!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half day A.M on October 4, 2025
What a great day! Captain Sam knew where to find the fish and how to hook โ€˜em!! Super talented guide that was born to fish...
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Darian L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

SAM IS THE MAN!!!!

VERIFIED   The quickie on March 29, 2025
This was all of our first time on a charter fishing trip, and we picked the perfect captain to host it. Two things to highlight...
Darian L. recommends Baytime Charters โ€“ Tampa Bay
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Daniel J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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10 out of 10

VERIFIED   The quickie on June 16, 2025
Great first trip, we were on a continuous catch, my wife and son were wheeling them in one after another. Captain was great,...
Daniel J. recommends Baytime Charters โ€“ Tampa Bay
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Kevin H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Above & Beyond

VERIFIED   Half Day Afternoon on March 15, 2025
The captain was down to earth, easy to talk to, very skilled and knowledgeable. He would not rest until we caught something...
Kevin H. recommends Baytime Charters โ€“ Tampa Bay
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