Billy Bones Fishing Charters
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Billy Bones Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(55 reviews)
Map of Cole Bay, Sint Maarten
62 Welfare Road
Cole Bay, Sint Maarten
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Explore the crystal clear waters of Sint Maarten with Billy Bones Fishing Charters! Join Captain Jim who’s been fishing in the area his whole life and knows every trick from the book. He’ll help you catch the fish of your dreams, get better at something new, and have fun doing it. Leave the beach behind and explore everything that deeper waters have to offer.

You’ll be fishing on a 25’ Mako boat that accommodates up to 4 guests. She’s powered by twin 150 HP Yamaha engines and reaches the maximum speed of 30 knots. Besides modern navigational electronics and safety gear, the boat also features a cooler and snorkeling gear. It’s hard to resist the temptation of jumping into this beautiful water, so the captain makes sure you have the equipment for an even better experience.

There are all kinds of nearshore and offshore species you can go after, such as Red Snapper, Grouper, Wahoo, Almaco Jack, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and more. Combine trolling and bottom fishing to get a chance for all species and see which technique you prefer. You can release the catch or share it with the crew.

All fishing equipment and water are included in the price. You’ll need to prepare your fishing license and pack some food and your sun protection. It’s recommended to take your medicine before you start the trip in case you get seasick.

Billy Bones Fishing Charters offers full day and half day trips year-round. Set a date and join the captain for a new adventure!

  • Fishing License
  • You Keep Catch
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    For this trip, you'll spend half of the time trolling and the other half bottom fishing. Target Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and many more. All fishing equipment is included in the price but you need to prepare your fishing license.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Queensland Groper (Giant Grouper)
    Queensland Groper (Giant Grouper)
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $750
    For this trip, you'll spend half of the time trolling and the other half bottom fishing. Target Grouper, Snapper, Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and many more. All fishing equipment is included in the price but you need to prepare your fishing license.
    Targeted fish
    Queensland Groper (Giant Grouper)
    Queensland Groper (Giant Grouper)
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,200
    This trip lasts for 6.5 hours and you choose the technique. Go trolling and bottom fishing as much as you like and target Tuna, Snapper, Grouper, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and many other nearshore and offshore species.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 55 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Captain was great!
Professional service
Professional service
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
77%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
90%
Caught fish
71%
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Andre C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Beautiful Day at Sea

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 30, 2023
An unforgettable adventure that offered the thrill of the catch as well as a unique and immersive experience in the stunning...
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Tina M.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Beam me aboard Captain Kirk!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 15, 2023
Any day on the water is an amazing day! Jimmy, a.k.a. Captain Kirk made the trip!  We didn’t catch many fish, but we caught...
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Greg M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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St Maarten - mid July

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 15, 2024
Captain Jimmy was great.  His knowledge of the area, shared life experiences made for a very engaging 4+ hours on the water. ...
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Robin H.
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fabulous Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 9, 2024
Had a great time with Captain Jim.. we cought fish and he was extremely knowledgeable of the islands
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Richard C.
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5.0 / 5
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Friendly competent Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 30, 2024
Enjoy a beautiful morning on the water catching fish while leisurely trolling. Captain knew all the potential areas with...
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FAQs about Billy Bones Fishing Charters

Billy Bones Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Billy Bones Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
Trips booked with Billy Bones Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License
Billy Bones Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Billy Bones Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
Top targeted fish species with Billy Bones Fishing Charters include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Jack (Almaco)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Longtail)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Billy Bones Fishing Charters
Cole Bay, Sint Maarten
55 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since December 2020
Captain Billy has been fishing in the area his whole life and knows every good fishing spot there is. He specializes in trolling and bottom fishing. Anglers of all skill levels are welcome to join.

About this listing

Targeted species

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
Jack (Almaco) Almaco Jack

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2000
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
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