Captain
Bill Schwalm

Member since February 2018 St. James City, United States
Background
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!

Hey, I'm Captain Bill Schwalm

St. James City, United States
Background
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!
20
Reviews
6
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listing

Better Days Charter Service

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(20 reviews)
St. James City
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $925

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
See details
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (25)
Captain Bill and our Fantastic Fishing Excursion
Captain Bill and our Fantastic Fishing Excursion
Captain Bill and our Fantastic Fishing Excursion
+22
Angler rating
18
1
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 20 reviews
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 fantasticโ€ฆ. a seasoned fisherman, an experienced captain and a super nice guy. The communication ahead of...
Matthew A. recommends Better Days Charter Service
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
  Bill Schwalm Captain replied
Read more
Shawn V.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 2, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Gary S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time !

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 21, 2024
Great guy ! And we caught fish . Had a blast . Will use him next time .
Gary S. recommends Better Days Charter Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Bill Schwalm Captain replied
Read more
Paul P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Highly Recommend

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 5, 2023
Great trip!ย  Captain, boat, equipment are 1st rate.ย  Capt Bill knows where to fish.ย  We started hooking within seconds of...
Paul P. recommends Better Days Charter Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Bill Schwalm Captain replied
Read more
Larry R.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Bill

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 29, 2025
Larry R. recommends Better Days Charter Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Larry R. recommends Better Days Charter Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  • Settings