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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 250 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Kevin H.
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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...
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Mike R.
Excellent
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Beautiful day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Afternoon on February 10, 2025
Great trip. Captain Sam was great. He communicated well in preparing for the trip. He did his best to put us on the fish with...
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Bobby G.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 22, 2025
Had a blast the captain kept us catching fish the entire trip and he was great and helpful with my 13 year old for his first...
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Drew L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent captain!

VERIFIED   Full Day on March 1, 2025
Captain Sam puts in a ton of effort to make sure you’re having a good time and on the fish! Great to talk to, really cool....
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Daniel J.
Excellent
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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,...
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