Baytime Charters – Tampa Bay 

Over Memorial Weekend, I took my 23‑year‑old son on his very first fishing trip, and choosing Baytime Charters in Tampa Bay turned out to be the best decision I could’ve made. Captain Sam absolutely did not disappoint. From the moment we stepped on the boat, he made the entire experience fun, comfortable, and unforgettable. My son had an amazing first‑time outing, and I loved every moment of watching him enjoy it. Whether someone is a complete beginner like he was or already experienced, I truly believed they would have a fantastic time with Captain Sam. By the end of the trip, I already knew we’d be booking with him again on our next Florida visit. Baytime Charters earned every bit of this praise. Thank’s Captain.

We had an absolutely fantastic 4-hour bay fishing trip with Captain Sam Newman of Baytime Charters! It was the perfect family outing for me, my wife, and our 9-year-old son. Captain Sam was incredibly patient and knowledgeable, teaching us all the ins and outs of fishing Tampa Bay’s waters—even for beginners like us. We caught speckled sea trout (kept 5 keepers that Sam expertly cleaned and filleted for us), redfish, some flounders, and even a nice grouper that we released. The action was steady, and seeing our son’s excitement with every bite made it unforgettable. Captain Sam put us on the fish right away, made everyone feel comfortable, and shared great tips along the way. He’s truly passionate about what he does and fantastic with kids. This was our first charter in Tampa Bay, and it exceeded all expectations—we’ll definitely book again! Highly recommend Baytime Charters and Captain Sam Newman for anyone wanting a fun, productive, and family-friendly day on the water!

Great day fishing yesterday on Tampa Bay with Baytime Charters - Captain Sam was a great host and guide!! He communicated clearly prior to the trip and exchange contact information in case we needed to get in touch. Directions to the boat ramp were clear and concise. He was at the launch on time with bait, ready to go! He was kind, gave clear communication and tips on how to catch the species we were after. Conditions on the bay were beautiful - calm, no wind, warm with sun, however the beautiful weather made fishing challenging. Captain Sam made adjustments throughout our trip to make sure we were catching fish. We caught Ladyfish, Snook, Jack Crevalle, and Redfish. It was an enjoyable experience and I highly recommend!!

Capt Sam was great. I took my wife and daughter out for Mother’s Day and it was beautiful! The weather was great and Capt put us on the fish within minutes of leaving the dock. We hammered fish! We caught some of the biggest trout in the last few years with Capt Sam ad are looking forward to dinner tonight. Give me a call when you head back to CT so I can repay the Favor! Best, -The Dougherty’s

Captain Sam was a great guide! We had some great catching spots and even better sightseeing. Caught trout, mackerel and a hammerhead, so it's good for anyone with any experience in fishing. Bring water and snacks, it gets hot out there! We'll definitely be back and be recommending him to our other fishing friends! 10/10

Had a great day in the Bay caught Spanish Mackerel, sea trout, flounder, a lemon shark , some Jack and a few catfish. Sam was super knowledgeable, helpful and a great all around guy. Would reccomend to everyone for a great day on the Bay !! We will definitely book again !

We had a great day fishing but the tide was so low and the fish really weren't biting. We did get enough fish to have an amazing dinner at Dead Bob's Too, where they cooked our catch to perfection. Captain Sam was great and very knowledgeable about fishing. He never gave up and found us a nice fishing hole. We are new to the sport and really enjoyed our day. We made a lot of great memories. Thanks Captain Sam.

Captain Samuel was a great guy, he put my son on a 40 plus inch snook at our first stop, we were interested in fish to catch and cook as well, had plenty to eat. If we are near Tampa again we will definitely use Captain Samuel!

We had the best time! We caught lots of fish! Snook, Red Fish, Trout and Snapper! He made it lots of fun for my 11 year old son. Lots of memories made! Thanks again!!

Captain Samuel knows where the fish are and how to catch them. If you are looking for a good captain for your fishing trip, be sure to book a trip with him. I highly recommend him. My family and I caught some sea trout, snook, and redfish. We had a fantastic afternoon. My family and I are planning to book another fishing trip soon.