TNT Fishing Charters offers half-day and full-day charter fishing out of Venice, Florida, led by Captain Tom Bailas, a Florida native and fisherman for more than 40 years. Venice is home to many calm sea days, meaning excellent fishing more often both offshore and nearshore, with West Florida also offering some of the best grouper fishing anywhere.

Trips are fully customizable — inshore, offshore, nearshore, deep sea, sport fishing, and family-friendly options are all made to fit the group’s requirements, limited to a maximum of 4 passengers per charter regardless of how many wish to actually fish. All bait, tackle, and licenses are provided by Captain Tom; guests just bring sunscreen, drinks, and food (alcoholic beverages are allowed).

Family-Friendly Charters are a genuine specialty: Captain Tom raised his own three children fishing from a young age and knows exactly how to make it fun, action-packed, and engaging for kids. Alongside Mate Trisha Browne, the crew handles all baiting, unhooking, and even casting for younger guests if needed, with patient, calm, respectful instruction that has kids catching fish like pros.

Guest reviews are consistently glowing, with reviewers describing Captain Tom as courteous, professional, and genuinely caring about his clients, catching plenty of Speckled Trout, Snapper, Ladyfish, and Grouper while spotting dolphins, manatees, rays, and birds along the way — Captain Tom even cleans the catch before guests leave the marina.

For families and anglers near Venice, Florida looking for a deeply experienced, kid-friendly inshore, offshore, or deep sea fishing charter, TNT Fishing Charters offers a well-reviewed operation with Captain Tom Bailas.