Captain
Bill Stafford

Member since July 2018 Darien, United States
Background
Captain Billy Stafford has been fishing for 40 years and has been a charter captain for 10 years. He chose this career because "it was the only logical thing." He started fishing in South Carolina and his fishing endeavors took him as far as fishing for Salmon in Alaska and Halibut fishing from Alaska to California. Join him on the water and let him share a lifetime of experience and fishing stories with you.

Hey, I'm Captain Bill Stafford

Darien, United States
Background
Captain Billy Stafford has been fishing for 40 years and has been a charter captain for 10 years. He chose this career because "it was the only logical thing." He started fishing in South Carolina and his fishing endeavors took him as far as fishing for Salmon in Alaska and Halibut fishing from Alaska to California. Join him on the water and let him share a lifetime of experience and fishing stories with you.
Our Team
Maggie C.
First mate

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(157 reviews)
Darien
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Trips from US $350
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(21 reviews)
Darien
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Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 178 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (324)
Fishing with Bill
Fishing with Bill
Fishing with Bill
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
94%
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Kelli J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Billy

VERIFIED   Captains choice on December 26, 2022
Kelli J. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien
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Gary O.
Grand Forks, ND
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on March 14, 2022
Gary O. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien
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Robert P.
St. Simons Island, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Shark Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Shark Fishing on June 27, 2021
Was great! Had a bunch of fun! Caught a bunch of sharks!
Robert P. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien
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Conner B.
Brunswick, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 Day Trip with Billy

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (AM) on March 23, 2021
Weather wasn’t permitting us to go offshore but had a blast inshore!
Conner B. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien
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Mackie E.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day with Captain Bill

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM) on August 11, 2020
We had a wonderful experience with Capt Bill. He took his time with us and was very patient. Time was not an issue with him....
Mackie E. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter – Darien
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