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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Baytime Charters โ€“ Tampa Bay

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Fishing Reports

Spring fishing is the best of the year!
Spring fishing is the best of the year!
Mar 5, 2026 Tampa
We are slowly creeping into the best weather and fishing of the year. Tampabay has endless options in the spring including Redfish, Snook, seatrout, cobia, tripletail, permit, tarpon, sharks, snapper, black drumm, ect. So far redfish, snook, and trout are off to a strong start. If your after a trophy for pictures or meat for a taco dinner we have you covered.
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Fall/Winter Bite is hot!
Fall/Winter Bite is hot!
Dec 6, 2025 Tampa
As the water gets colder a whole new batch of fish make their way into tampabay and nearshore Gulf waters. Inshore we have good redfish on the flats with some big black drumm on the bridges and some sheepshead and seatrout for fish tacos. Nearshore we have cobia, snapper, sharks and barracuda on the reefs. Some hogfish and pompano have been getting thrown into the mix as well. If youd like to try a battle against a shark. We have plenty of those as well!
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Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Mackerel, Cobia,
Snook, Tarpon, Redfish, Mackerel, Cobia,
Jun 9, 2025 Tampa
June and july are peak months for just about any species in Tampabay. If youre an expert looking for a trophey snook or tarpon or a beginner looking for a fun day on the bay and some fish tacos, we can make it happen. The snook,redfish, and trout bite has been lights out during the right tides on the flats. Mackerel and cobia have been good on yhr artificial reefs as well. If you want to beat the heat book the A.M.!
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Redfish, trout and snook!
Redfish, trout and snook!
Apr 23, 2025 Tampa
The flats are hot right now. The redfish and trout have been great with some solid snook in the mix. If youโ€™re after meat for tacos the trout and mackrel have been our go to with a few snapper showing. Lots of sharks showing up too if you want a battle
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 266 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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epic day fishing in tampa bay for the whole family! 5 stars
Great day, great captain
congratulations to the captain
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
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Cameron M.
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Entertaining and knowledgeable Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Afternoon on December 29, 2025
Captain Sam made sure we had a great fishing trip. I will definitely be looking forward to fishing with him again!
Cameron M. recommends Baytime Charters โ€“ Tampa Bay
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Carlos M.
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Congratulations to the captain

VERIFIED   Full Day on December 22, 2025
The captain was very kind with us. He made all efforts to make our fishing great. And he made it. Tks a lot Sam.
Carlos M. recommends Baytime Charters โ€“ Tampa Bay
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Daniel J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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10 out of 10

VERIFIED   The beginner 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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Paul H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Best first catching experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2025
My son and I have gone fishing for the past few years, but weโ€™ve been terrible at catching! Captain Sam fixed that, and from...
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Sheri P.
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half day A.M on September 20, 2025
Sam is incredibly knowledgeable and great with kids. Highly recommend him.
Sheri P. recommends Baytime Charters โ€“ Fairfield
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