Captain
Bill Schwalm

Member since February 2018 St. James City, United States
Background
Capt. Bill runs trips out of St. James City aboard a 28’ Grady-White. These waters are known for Snappers and Groupers and he will show you how to catch them. With 13 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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St. James City, United States
Background
Capt. Bill runs trips out of St. James City aboard a 28’ Grady-White. These waters are known for Snappers and Groupers and he will show you how to catch them. With 13 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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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Better Days Charter Service

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(13 reviews)
St. James City
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Trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (15)
No better day than with Better Days
No better day than with Better Days
No better day than with Better Days
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
75%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Mike R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

No better day than with Better Days

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on August 1, 2025
Captain Bill made sure my kids had a great day on the water today! Great boat, great conversation, and great fishing! Thank...
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Sarah S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Bill

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 1, 2025
We had the best time fishing with Captain Bill!  The fish wanted to make it a challenge, but he worked hard to find us a couple...
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Jeremy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on July 20, 2025
Great trip. Put on the fish to catch and enjoyed time
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Mark M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on July 25, 2025
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Matthew A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Did not disappoint

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 14, 2024
Captain Bill was fantastic…. a seasoned fisherman, an experienced captain and a super nice guy. The communication ahead of...
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