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Bill Wahlers
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Bill Wahlers

New York City, United States
Federal waters
10+ reviews
Capt. Bill runs trips out of New York City aboard 23' KenCraft Center console. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, fly fishing, or something unique to the area. For special requests, such as spearfishing, message Capt. Bill.

Charter

Rating

4.8
11 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

All reviews (11)

Showing 1 – 5 of 11 reviews
  • Andrew Peters
    Andrew Peters
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    What can I say

    Windmill Mix-Bonito/Albies/Seabass • 1 adult

    There are outfits that merely take you for a boat ride, and then there is Fishbone Charters, who knows how to strike an honest bargain with the Atlantic. Captain Bill and I had ourselves a thoroughly fine day out on the water. We brought plenty of stubborn bonito and blues over the rail, and spent a good stretch with our hearts in our throats watching tuna glide across the scope like phantom freight trains. To keep us properly humble, a gorgeous green-tailed mahi trailed my lure clear to the wash, putting on a grand flirtation before exercising considerably better judgment than I usually possess and slipping back into the deep. Fishbone put us right where we needed to be and treated us like old friends rather than cargo. By evening, that morning's bonito had been transformed into pristine sashimi at a high-end Chinese banquet in the West Village, where good friends, cold drinks, and salt-stained stories capped off a flawless day. You cannot purchase a fish’s cooperation, but you can certainly hire a guide who puts you in the way of good fortune. A first-rate trip from start to finish.

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Bonito
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Andrew for coming out and chasing pelagics on the Fishbone. Enjoyed your company and watching the progression through the day of learning different techniques. Hooe to see tou soon.

  • Anthony Martinez
    Anthony Martinez
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Great PM Trip

    Striped Bass - 4:00 PM • 2 adults

    My girlfriend and I had an amazing time on the water. We caught quite a few fish each and quality fish too. Captain Bill was a great guide and conversationalist. Will definitely book with him again if I'm back in this area again.

    Reported catch:
    Striped Bass
    Response from Captain

    Thanks for coming out on the Fishbone and having a blast. Hope to see you again!

  • Tino Martinez
    Tino Martinez
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2020
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    One of the best trips I’ve ever taken!

    Ocean fluking • 1 adult

    Captain Bill was awesoem and I had a great time! We were just going for bluefish and fluke when he spotted a school of HUNDREDS of giant black drum. Will never forget reeling those guys in until I was sore!

    Response from Captain

    Such a great experience! Happy to have you on board.

  • David Feldshon
    David Feldshon
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2021
    7 trips
    4.7
    Verified
    NEW

    A for effort

    Windmill Mix-Bonito/Albies/Seabass • 1 adult

    Headed out promptly at 6 am found schools of bunker and big fish beneath them Fish not biting Captain did everything he could

    Response from Captain

    Thanks David. Wish we could have got some fish on the boat! Hope to see you again with a much better outcome.

  • Bambi Semroc
    Bambi Semroc
    us
    Washington D.C., US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    caught the most fish ever

    Wreck bottom fishing • 2 adults

    we loved it! caught so many fish and the captain was the best - super friendly and helpful.

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Response from Captain

    TY guys! Glad you had a great time and keep fishing with your son, you make a great team!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Fishbone Charters
    Fishbone ChartersNew York City, NY
    What can I say
    Andrew P.
    Andrew P.
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    Fishbone ChartersNew York City, NY
    caught the most fish ever
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    Fishbone ChartersNew York City, NY
    One of the best trips I’ve ever taken!
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  • Fishbone Charters
    Fishbone ChartersNew York City, NY
    Great PM Trip
    Anthony M.
    Anthony M.
  • Fishbone Charters
    Fishbone ChartersNew York City, NY
    Striped Bass
    Jeff D.
    Jeff D.
  • Fishbone Charters
    Fishbone ChartersNew York City, NY
    Really fun!
    Sean K.
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    Fishing with Bill
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