- Location
- Venice, Florida
- Trip Types
- Nearshore, offshore, tarpon, night snook
- Phone
- 941-587-2028
TNT Fishing Charters offers private fishing from Venice with Captain Tom Bailas and first mate Trisha. Its published passenger limit is four people, including anyone who only rides along.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | TNT Fishing Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Venice, Florida |
| Departure / address | Venice-area departure. Request the current boarding address from Captain Tom. |
| Phone | 941-587-2028 |
| Use the operator’s website or phone; no public email was confirmed in the reviewed pages. | |
| Website / reservations | Visit TNT Fishing Charters |
| Trip options | Nearshore, offshore, tarpon, night snook |
Trip choices
The menu covers nearshore and offshore trips, tarpon outings, and night snook fishing. Bay trips fish docks, bridges, channels, and grass flats. Offshore trips work reefs, wrecks, and ledges. The captain may suggest protected water when Gulf conditions are unsuitable.
Published rate guide
The rate page is explicitly dated January 1, 2024, so obtain a current quote. It lists four-hour nearshore fishing at $700. Offshore trips are $800 for four hours, $1,000 for six, and $1,600 for eight. The deeper eight-hour trip is $1,700. A separate red snapper trip is $1,800. Tarpon rates are $650 for four hours and $800 for six.
Included items
The operator says bait, tackle, fishing licenses, and catch cleaning are supplied. Bring food, drinks, and sunscreen. The mate’s tip is not included. Confirm the boat layout, shade, and restroom access when choosing your trip.
Seasonal details
The site still contains an old red snapper season notice. Use the captain’s current trip confirmation for availability and legal targets instead of treating that historical notice as this year’s rules. Ask about deposits, guest cancellations, and weather changes before reserving.
Details checked September 29, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Featured photo: TNT Fishing Charters blue center console boat near shore. Photo from TNT Fishing Charters.
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