Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien 

4.9
(169 reviews)
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 1510 Blue N Hall Road, Darien, GA 31305, United States

Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien 

Darien, GA, United States
25 ft
6
4.9
(169 reviews)

Captain bill and first mate Maggie always spend extra time with our customers for no charge. If you want to experience some of the best fishing that Georgia has to offer, head to Darien and book a trip with Reel Busy Shark Charter. Captain Billy Stafford aims to provide unforgettable charters to his customers and he guarantees you'll have a blast fishing with him.

His boat is a 25' Parker center console welcoming up to 6 anglers of all experience levels. It comes equipped with 250 HP honda motors, state-of-the-art navigational electronics and safety gear, outriggers, downriggers, a live bait tank, and an ice box.

Reel Busy Shark Charter offers a wide range of fishing options – from freshwater to inshore and offshore, from Darien, Sapelo, and Blackbeard, to other Georgia top fishing destinations. Depending on your fishing desires, you'll get the opportunity to land Cobia, Snapper, Grouper, Bass, Sharks, and many other fantastic species. You can also set a few crab traps with no additional cost.

The charter covers all gear needed for a top-notch day on the water, from the best tackle to lures and live bait. Fishing licenses are also provided and your catch will be cleaned and filleted at the dock after the trip.

And the best thing about this charter? Apart from fishing, you'll also get to enjoy the beautiful scenery, see dolphins, gators, and submarines off the coast.

It's never too soon to book an adventure like this!

Captain bill and first mate Maggie always spend extra time with our customers for no charge. If you want to experience some of the best fishing that Georgia has to offer, head to Darien and book a trip with Reel Busy Shark Charter. Captain Billy Stafford aims to provide unforgettable charters to his customers and he guarantees you'll have a blast fishing with him.

His boat is a 25' Parker center console welcoming up to 6 anglers of all experience levels. It comes equipped with 250 HP honda motors, state-of-the-art navigational electronics and safety gear, outriggers, downriggers, a live bait tank, and an ice box.

Reel Busy Shark Charter offers a wide range of fishing options – from freshwater to inshore and offshore, from Darien, Sapelo, and Blackbeard, to other Georgia top fishing destinations. Depending on your fishing desires, you'll get the opportunity to land Cobia, Snapper, Grouper, Bass, Sharks, and many other fantastic species. You can also set a few crab traps with no additional cost.

The charter covers all gear needed for a top-notch day on the water, from the best tackle to lures and live bait. Fishing licenses are also provided and your catch will be cleaned and filleted at the dock after the trip.

And the best thing about this charter? Apart from fishing, you'll also get to enjoy the beautiful scenery, see dolphins, gators, and submarines off the coast.

It's never too soon to book an adventure like this!

Bill Stafford
Captain
Bill Stafford
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Captain’s choice
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Feb 28
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Seabass (Black)
+6
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
Captains choice (copy)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Captain's Choice (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Kids (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (A (copy)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Apr 30
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Captains choice
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Kids Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
US $450
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Shark Fish (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Oct 1
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Bull Redfish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Aug 1 - Nov 1
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
Mixed trip huge redfish&cooler fish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
US $600
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $850
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
169 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (312)

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (169)

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Adam Cline
Adam Cline
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Charter with Bill & Maggie!
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 11, 20262 adults

Bill and Maggie were absolutely fantastic! We had an amazing time on our inshore fishing charter and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. They were friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and made the entire trip fun and enjoyable. You can tell they genuinely love what they do and care about making sure their guests have a great time.

Crystal LaClair
Crystal LaClair
us
New York, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
The Captain Made This Exceptional
5 Hour Trip – Shark Fish (PM) on May 25, 20262 adults

Communication was great, boat condition was great, fishing location was great but Captain Bill was fantastic! He put us right where the catching was excellent, was quick to help take the catches of the hooks and bait them back up quickly, did not rush our time out there and he kept the conversations going and enjoyable. Absolutely will be back!

Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Black Seabass
Bill Stafford
Response from Captain

we had a great time

Tanya DeGrave
Tanya DeGrave
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome Fishing Trip
Captains choice (copy) on April 27, 20262 adults3 children

Captain Bill and First mate Maggie make a great pair! My husband and I along with our 3 kids had such a great experience fishing the waters of Georgia with them! Caught a variety of fish and sharks! They know what they are doinh thats for sure and they were so grea with the kids! Will definitely be looking then back up again if our travels lead us back to Georgia!

Reported catch:
Speckled Trout
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Bill Stafford
Response from Captain

had a blast

Steven Bradberry
Steven Bradberry
Repeat angler
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Amazing Time Everytime
Captains choice (copy) on July 1, 20263 adults

Captain Maggie and Bill do everything they can to make the most of your time. Working together to find what is biting and where. this is our 2nd of many more to come trips with them. The captains are friendly and work hard to guide and assist you and your crew. always a great time.

Bill Stafford
Response from Captain

thank you very much and we try our best

Eli Cain
Eli Cain
us
Georgia, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Highly Reccomend
Captains choice (copy) on April 25, 20264 adults

Captain Bill and Captian Maggie were awesome. They hooked us up right and sent us home with a good cooler of fish. My buddy and I caught our best reds. They were friendly, funny, and know the waters like the back of their hands. We will be calling them again!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Bill Stafford
Response from Captain

we must definitely have fun. Can’t wait for our next trip.

FAQs about Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien

Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Captain’s choice (3 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Captain's Choice (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Kids (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Captains choice (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Captains choice (copy) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (A (copy) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - Kids Trip (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Shark Fish (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $60 per person after 2 guests - Bull Redfish (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - Mixed trip huge redfish&cooler fish (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip – Inshore Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Done at the dock after the trip)
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Up to 20 miles)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien include:
  • Cobia
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail
  • Tuna (Bigeye)

Your captain

Bill Stafford
Bill Stafford

Darien, Georgia, United States

21 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
190 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since July 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Captain Billy Stafford has been fishing for 40 years and has been a charter captain for 10 years. He chose this career because 'it was the only logical thing.' He started fishing in South Carolina and his fishing endeavors took him as far as fishing for Salmon in Alaska and Halibut fishing from Alaska to California. Join him on the water and let him share a lifetime of experience and fishing stories with you.

Our Team
Maggie C.

Maggie C.

First mate

Bill Stafford
Bill Stafford
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
21
reports
190
reviews
2018
member since
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response
Captain Billy Stafford has been fishing for 40 years and has been a charter captain for 10 years. He chose this career because 'it was the only logical thing.' He started fishing in South Carolina and his fishing endeavors took him as far as fishing for Salmon in Alaska and Halibut fishing from Alaska to California. Join him on the water and let him share a lifetime of experience and fishing stories with you.
The crew
Maggie C.
Maggie C.
First mate

The fish you can target

Cobia
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna
Cobia
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Amazing Time Everytime
    Steven B.
    Steven B.
  • Guys trip
    Davey A.
    Davey A.
  • Fishing with Bill
    Jordan P.
    Jordan P.
  • Shark hunting
    Derek B.
    Derek B.
  • Exactly what I was looking for as my boys first experience
    Joah S.
    Joah S.
  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An Unforgettable Day on the Water with Captain Bill and Captain Maggie!
    Blake S.
    Blake S.
  • Best time we’ve had in a charter
    Paul M.
    Paul M.
  • Captain Who Actually Knows What's Going On
    Chelsea B.
    Chelsea B.
  • Fishing with friends
    T J.
    T J.
  • Can't seriously evaluate
    Ricky B.
    Ricky B.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Parker
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
43 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Done at the dock after the trip
First mate
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
No minimum age
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 PayPal

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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