Abstract: A timed-release bait container that has an inner bait container with small openings formed in it. The inner container is inserted into an outer housing and sealed with an elastomeric band and a galvanic couple. The elastomeric band holds the inner bait container and the outer housing together. A rubber gasket creates a watertight seal between the inner bait container and the outer housing keeping the selected bait dry and fresh. A pressure equalization hole is covered until the galvanic couple breaks, allows the container's internal pressure to equalize with the external pressure. Once pressure equalization has occurred, the inner bait container is pulled out of the outer housing allowing exposure of the fresh bait to the sea. The small holes in the inner bait container prevent target species from depleting the bait and prevent the entry of sea lice, thereby keeping the bait fresh for as long as possible.