If you’re looking for the ultimate sportfishing adventure off the coast of Connecticut, come check out Starship Charters and let Captain Bill Lopes put you on delicious fish! Your guide for the day is a 100-Ton Master Captain with decades of experience fishing Long Island Sound and its surrounding estuaries and bays.

Capt. Bill invites you aboard his 41’ Hatteras saltwater fishing boat, equipped with state-of-art electronics, fishing tackle, and safety gear. She has downriggers and outriggers for trolling, a fighting chair for battling big game fish, and a flybridge so you can enjoy the beautiful view of the Sound.

The boat accommodates up to 6 guests per trip, featuring a spacious air-conditioned cabin with a kitchen, shower, private toilet, bed, and plenty of space to just kick back and relax. Capt. Bill welcomes families and kids of all ages to join in on the action but asks that parents bring their own kids’ life jackets.

You’ll explore eastern Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound, and Gardiners Bay to target a range of delicious species. The list includes Flounder, Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Porgy, Bluefish, and more. Capt. Bill also offers special Shark fishing trips, where you’ll battle against apex predators such as Thresher and Mako!

You’ll be provided top-notch rods and reels made by Penn, as well as live bait and lures. Your fishing license is covered by the boat and after the trip, the crew will offer to clean your catch so you can take it home and throw it on the grill!

All you need to bring with you is warm clothing, sunscreen, snacks, drinks, a camera, and a cooler with ice for your catch! Get ready for an incredible experience and book your next adventure with Starship Charters in Old Saybrook, CT!

Be mindful that, for the time being, there will be a fuel surcharge due to increased fuel prices. Please also note that a 15-20% gratuity is recommended for your first mate.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Nov 1
    US $850
    Get ready to fish from eastern Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound, and Gardiners Bay with Starship Charters! You'll have the opportunity to target Stripers, Bluefish, Porgy, Flounder, Black Seabass, and more! Rods, reels, tackle, and fishing licenses are included in the price. Feel free to bring food and drinks, and make sure to pack some warm clothing and arrive 15 minutes before departure. NOTE: $100 fuel surcharge will be applied.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Nov 1
    US $850
    On this trip, you'll be fishing the eastern portion of Long Island Sound, Block Island Sound, and Gardiners Bay, targeting a range of different species. Your target species include Flounder, Striped Bass, Black Seabass, Bluefish, Porgy and more! All necessary fishing tackle and licenses are included, just bring snacks, drinks, an extra layer of warm clothing, and arrive 15 minutes early. NOTE $100 fuel surcharge will be applied.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 20 - Nov 1
    US $1,100
    Get ready to explore eastern Long Island Sound, Gardiners Bay, and Block Island Sound with Capt. Bill Lopes. You'll target local favorites such as Striper, Black Seabass, Flounder, Porgy, Bluefish, and more! Capt. Bill will supply the rods, reels, tackle, and fishing licenses. All you have to do is cover your own food and drinks, bring some warm clothing, and arrive 15 minutes for the scheduled departure time. NOTE: $100 fuel surcharge will be applied.
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FAQs about Starship Charters

Starship Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $850 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Starship Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private head
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Starship Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn )
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Starship Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Starship Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Starship Charters include:
  • Bass (Striped)
  • Bluefish
  • Flounder
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)

Meet the Captain

Bill Lopes
Old Saybrook, Connecticut, United States
137 Customer reviews
Response time 10 hours
Member since May 2019
Captain Bill Lopes comes from a long line of fishermen and lobstermen and, has been fishing off the coast of Connecticut ever since he was a young boy. He’s been a USCG licensed Master Captain since 1992 and he currently holds a Near Coastal 100-Ton License as well. Before starting his own business, Capt. Bill worked as a captain on other fishing charters and operated private tugboats and barges off of the East Coast. After years of hard work and dedication, he bought his own boat, started running his own charters, and he’s loved it ever since. Capt. Bill invites families and kids of all ages to join him on an exclusive adventure and catch loads of exciting fish with Starship Charters!

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Striped) Striped Bass
Bluefish Bluefish
Flounder Flounder
Scup (Porgy) Scup (Porgy)

Boat specs

Hatteras (Sportfishing) originally built in 1966, and restored in 2019. Powered by 2 300HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.

Length
41 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Private head
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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

Payment

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 137 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (144)
Half Day PM
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
94%
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David O.
Stamford, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Bill

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 24, 2023
Great outing with the boys and Captain Bill with first mate Jimmy! Cap and first mate were fun, friendly and knowledgeable...
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Daniel C.
Flemington, NJ
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Full Day Striper Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 13, 2023
Great day of fishing with Captain Bill!  Both Captain Bill and his mate were really knowledgeable and got us right to the...
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Gary W.
Manchester, Connecticut
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day Stripper fishing.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 8, 2023
Capt. Bill knew where the strippers were. We caught nine (9) Hugh strippers. Mate Jimmy managed the back of the boat with great...
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John C.
Cheshire, CT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 23, 2023
Great trip with Captain Bill and First Mate Jim. Friendly, and knowledgeable, they worked great spots, put us on lots of fish...
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Alexandra L.
The Bronx, New York
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Bill

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 18, 2023
Amazing experience. My husband and I went out with our 4 kids. 3 month old, 15 month old, 5 yr old, 8 yr old. They were so...
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