Better Days Charter Service
Better Days Charter Service
St. James City has a fish with your name on it, so let Better Days Charter Service help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Bill can tell you all about the local fishery.
Depending on the season, you might hook into Red Snapper, Lane Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Amberjack, Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, and who knows what else! On these trips, you can expect to bottom fish.
Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can expect the captain will have water and Gatorade on board so can stay hydrated.
You'll find yourself aboard a 2022 GRADY WHITE 30' MARLIN offshore sport fishing boat that can carry up to 5 passengers. It has outriggers and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide top of the line Star rods and Shimano conventional reels and Penn Spinning reels. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain. You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now's the time to experience fishing in St. James City for yourself, with Better Days Charter Service!
St. James City has a fish with your name on it, so let Better Days Charter Service help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Bill can tell you all about the local fishery.
Depending on the season, you might hook into Red Snapper, Lane Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Amberjack, Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, and who knows what else! On these trips, you can expect to bottom fish.
Families who love fishing together will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can expect the captain will have water and Gatorade on board so can stay hydrated.
You'll find yourself aboard a 2022 GRADY WHITE 30' MARLIN offshore sport fishing boat that can carry up to 5 passengers. It has outriggers and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide top of the line Star rods and Shimano conventional reels and Penn Spinning reels. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. If you don't know what to expect, ask the captain. You can't go wrong when you bring sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). There will be some drinks on offer, but let the captain know if you wish to bring your own. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Now's the time to experience fishing in St. James City for yourself, with Better Days Charter Service!
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We found Captain Bill by chance and boy were we lucky! What a great day. Captain Bill took care of us, and it made for a great day! His boat is beautiful; the equipment was superb; and Captain Bill took care of the rest. He loves working with kids and was excited to have our 13-year-old son on board. He really knows the waters and all the variety of fish. We caught a ton of smaller fish as we did a 6-hour excursion that kept us about 30 miles from shore. If you want the big grouper, first fish when they are in season and second, you need to go out much further. I would book Captain Bill again in a heartbeat.
Amy, Brian, and JJ: Thank you so much for the kind review. I really enjoyed having you on board. It was great to watch JJ reel in some fish. Too bad there’s not a Scout badge for Saltwater fish cause he would get one for sure. Thanks again and hope to see you in the future. Capt. Bill
Having fished offshore everywhere from the rugged coasts of Alaska to the tropical waters of the Dominican Republic, I can say with confidence that this experience was absolute first-rate! Captain Bill truly delivered for our family trip. He is the perfect blend of what you want: Experienced, Kind, Helpful, and Determined. Whether you are a seasoned angler or out with the family, his expertise and attitude make all the difference. If you're looking for a captain who is as dedicated to your success as he is, look no further. :-)
Joe, thank you for the great review! I’m happy that your family enjoyed the day and glad that last spot paid off for some nice snapper. Also, thanks for helping me spot the markers in the fog.Hope to see you some time next year. Kind regards, Capt Bill Schwalm
Capt.had to deal with fog both on the way out and in ...he handled it like pro...when we got on the spot we caught so many fish a couple of my buddies had to stop because they were to tired of reeling in fish. Capr Bill has class,patience, and knowledge ,would highly recommend him to anyone ,My wife would have even enjoyed how comfortable his 30' boat is. Thank you Bill
Bruce, thanks for the great review. Glad your group enjoyed the trip. Great bunch of guys. Yes, it was a little stressful in the fog, thanks for your help spotting the markers. By the way, I had 16,000 steps on my phone today. Take care, Capt Bill Schwalm
Captain Bill was very helpful and very professional.. Made it a very interactive experience.. Went above and beyond. Excellent equipment and top of the line Grady White boat. Does this because he loves what he’s doing. Would recommend him to everyone
Keith, thank you so much for the very nice review. I really enjoyed having your group on board yesterday Hope to see you again in the future. Capt Bill
The boat was very comfortable and clean The captain is very knowledgeable and friendly. He was able to get us on some very nice fish. We would go with him again.
Nancy, thanks for the nice review. I really enjoyed having you and Shawn on the Boat and especially happy to share a 50th anniversary experience with you folks.Hope to see you in the future. Capt Bill.
FAQs about Better Days Charter Service
- US $925 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,350 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- US $1,800 per group - American Red Snapper trip (10 hours)
- Toilet There is a toilet on the boat
- Air conditioning
- GPS Dual Garmin 8612 units
- Fishfinder 1000 watt transducer
- Live bait well
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Radar Garmin 24" Radome
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (We may catch some live bait and use it for bottom fishing.)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (I clean and bag your catch for you. )
- Drinks (Water and Gatorade provided at no charge)
- Fishing license (The boat has a fishing license for up to 4 people. )
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (On a 4 hour charter we travel 10 to 20 miles offshore. On a 6 hour charter we travel 20 to 30 miles offshore. On a 8 hour charter we travel 30 to 50 miles offshore. All this depends on the weather.)
- Reef fishing
- Bottom fishing
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- Grouper (Scamp)
- Snapper (Lane)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)
- Triggerfish (Gray)
Your captain
St. James City, Florida, United States
Capt. Bill runs trips out of St. James City aboard a 2022 Grady White 30' Marlin. These waters are known for Snappers and Groupers and he will show you how to catch them. With 15 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
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How cancellations work
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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
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