Captain
Bill Wahlers

Member since May 2025 New York City, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Live Bait, jigging, topwater

Hey, I'm Captain Bill Wahlers

New York City, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Live Bait, jigging, topwater
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Reviews
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My Charter Listing

Fishbone Charters

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(6 reviews)
New York City
Trips from US $150

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
Great PM Trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
83%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Anthony M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great PM Trip

VERIFIED   Striped Bass - 4:00 PM on May 4, 2026
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...
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Andrejus R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trip of the Trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Cobia/Shark/Pelagics on September 18, 2025
I was visiting NYC and as an avid fisherman I decided to book a charter with bill and what an amazing experience it was. Scenic...
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Jeff D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Striped Bass

VERIFIED   Striped Bass - 4:00 PM on April 23, 2026
Had a great time catching some good fish! Thanks Captian Bill!
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Sean K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Really fun!

VERIFIED   Striped Bass on April 12, 2026
I caught so many fish that my wrists started to hurt.
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THOMAS Z.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Fishing with Bill

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Striped Bass/Blues on August 5, 2025
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