Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien 

4.9/5 (152 reviews)
 1510 Blue N Hall Road, Darien, GA 31305, United States

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

 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

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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
Price for 2 people
US $350 
Captains choice (copy)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $450 
4 Hour Trip – Captain's Choice (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $450 
4 Hour Trip – Kids (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $450 
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
Price for 2 people
US $450 
Captains choice
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $450 
Kids Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Price for 2 people
US $450 
Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 1
Price for 2 people
US $500 
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
Price for 2 people
US $500 
Bull Redfish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Aug 1 - Nov 1
Price for 2 people
US $550 
Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $550 
Mixed trip huge redfish&cooler fish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $600 
Full Day Trip – Inshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for 2 people
US $850 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 152 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (273)

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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

97%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

94%

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Brady H.
Brady H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Capt. Bill knows how to make it fun!

VERIFIED

Mixed trip huge redfish&cooler fish on May 31, 2025

This was our first booking on this website. We booked the mixed cooler fish trip and Capt. Bill definitely got us some cooler fish to take home to eat! Even though the weather and other factors made the fish a lot more sparse than normal (high winds made choppy waters, and an abnormally high tides made for VERY abnormally muddy water) Capt Bill still got our lines hooked on some shark, trout, and spanish mackerel! We had a blast hanging out, talking and latching with Capt Bill, and catching lots of nice sun, breeze, and fish! Since the haul wasnt as he expected (again, because of external factors from the elements), Bill even offered to make it up to us another time and really get us the haul we were hoping for. We had a blast and cant wait to book with him again!

This was our first booking on this website. We booked the mixed cooler fish trip and Capt. Bill definitely got us some cooler fish to take home to eat! Even though the weather and other factors made the fish a lot more sparse than normal (high winds made choppy waters, and an abnormally high tides made for VERY abnormally muddy water) Capt Bill still got our lines hooked on some shark, trout, and spanish mackerel! We had a blast hanging out, talking and latching with Capt Bill, and catching...  

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 Brady H. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien

Chelsea B.
Chelsea B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Who Actually Knows What's Going On

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4 Hour Trip – Captain's Choice (PM) on June 26, 2025

Captain Bill is such a cool dude. He taught my kids a bunch, made everything fun, and landed us some sharks that the boys wanted to catch. He's also hilarious and has a good taste in music. Maggie showed up and showed out as well. I will be booking with them again if we ever come down this way.

Captain Bill is such a cool dude. He taught my kids a bunch, made everything fun, and landed us some sharks that the boys wanted to catch. He's also hilarious and has a good taste in music. Maggie showed up and showed out as well. I will be booking with them again if we ever come down this way.  

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 Chelsea B. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien

Terese E.
Terese E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

We had a blast

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on April 22, 2025

We aren’t from the area and Captain Bill and Captain Maggie were so helpful in answering all the questions we had from fish, to weather, to different animals in the area, and even local myths. It was a great experience on the boat and was able to catch the biggest fish I have ever caught. The sun was shining, the dolphins and turtles were out, and the conversation was good. I would definitely come back to fish with these guides again! We had a blast!

We aren’t from the area and Captain Bill and Captain Maggie were so helpful in answering all the questions we had from fish, to weather, to different animals in the area, and even local myths. It was a great experience on the boat and was able to catch the biggest fish I have ever caught. The sun was shining, the dolphins and turtles were out, and the conversation was good. I would definitely come back to fish with these guides again! We had a blast!  

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 Terese E. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien

Stephanie G.
Stephanie G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Wow, what a day! We will be back!

VERIFIED

Captains choice on September 21, 2024

Captain Bill & Captain Maggie made us feel like family from the moment we booked our trip. They asked what we wanted and DELIVERED!! The day we picked was not “prime” fishing because of the tides but regardless they made every second of our trip fun. Boat was roomy and comfortable. This was our first trip taking our 11 year old son and within 10 minutes he was hooked up to a trout reeling him in. Captain Bill spent a lot of time with him teaching him and helping him learn how to fish in the ocean. He even let him drive the boat. Captain Bill and Captain Maggie are amazing captains and we will be life long customers! We are already talking about dates to go back! You will not be disappointed booking this charter!!

Captain Bill & Captain Maggie made us feel like family from the moment we booked our trip. They asked what we wanted and DELIVERED!! The day we picked was not “prime” fishing because of the tides but regardless they made every second of our trip fun. Boat was roomy and comfortable. This was our first trip taking our 11 year old son and within 10 minutes he was hooked up to a trout reeling him in. Captain Bill spent a lot of time with him teaching him and helping him learn how to fish in the...  

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 Stephanie G. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien

Karen G.
Karen G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantasitc Day on the Water

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 6, 2025

Captain Bill and Captain Maggie know exactly where the fish are! Both of them were patient with us and helped us to catch the fish! They listened to what type of fish we wanted to try to catch and we were able to catch them. Both Bill and Maggie are very friendly and we enjoyed the conversation! It was great to be out on the water, have fun and bring home some fish. I hope we are able to hook them in the future. Had a great day!

Captain Bill and Captain Maggie know exactly where the fish are! Both of them were patient with us and helped us to catch the fish! They listened to what type of fish we wanted to try to catch and we were able to catch them. Both Bill and Maggie are very friendly and we enjoyed the conversation! It was great to be out on the water, have fun and bring home some fish. I hope we are able to hook them in the future. Had a great day!  

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 Karen G. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien

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FAQs about Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien

What are the trip rates for Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien?

Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $350 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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien?

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
What's included in the trip price with Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien?

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
What types of fishing does Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien offer?

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
What fishing techniques does Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien offer?

Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien?

Top targeted fish species with Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien include:

  • Cobia
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tripletail
  • Tuna (Bigeye)

Meet your captain

Bill Stafford

Darien, Georgia, United States

20 Fishing Reports
173 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since July 2018

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

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
Spotted Seatrout
Spotted Seatrout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Bigeye Tuna
Bigeye Tuna

Your boat

Boat Image
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

Where you can fish

River Fishing

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Up to 20 miles

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

Backcountry Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Deep Sea Fishing

What's on board

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Outriggers

Ice Box

Radar

Included in the 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.

Listing policies

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 to 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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