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.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Maggie C.
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Reel Busy 2 Charter โ€“ Darien

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

Reel Busy 2 Charter โ€“ Brunswick

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
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Bill
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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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David L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish on

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 6, 2025
Very professional, experienced, energetic . Capitan Bill went out of his way to get us fish and make it pleasurable fishing...
David L. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter โ€“ Darien
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Jordan P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Bill

VERIFIED   NEW  Captains choice (copy) on July 31, 2025
Jordan P. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter โ€“ Darien
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip

Half Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on December 19, 2024
Captain Bill kept us on fish all day ! Different spots held different fish! The deck hand and Bill worked great together and...
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Brian G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Time

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 5, 2024
Capt Bill and his acting first mate Capt Maggie who also has her own charter (Miss Maggieโ€™s Fishing Charters) were great...
Brian G. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter โ€“ Brunswick
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Ralphael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun in the rain

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 14, 2024
Although weather was not our friend this trip we still had a great time. Bill and Megan took great care of us and most importantly...
Ralphael S. recommends Reel Busy 2 Charter โ€“ Brunswick
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