Captain
Bill Lopes

Member since May 2019 Old Saybrook, United States
Background
Captain Bill Lopes comes from a long line of fishermen and lobstermen and, has been fishing off the coast of Connecticut ever since he was a young boy. He’s been a USCG licensed Master Captain since 1992 and he currently holds a Near Coastal 100-Ton License as well. Before starting his own business, Capt. Bill worked as a captain on other fishing charters and operated private tugboats and barges off of the East Coast. After years of hard work and dedication, he bought his own boat, started running his own charters, and he’s loved it ever since. Capt. Bill invites families and kids of all ages to join him on an exclusive adventure and catch loads of exciting fish with Starship Charters!

Hey, I'm Captain Bill Lopes

Old Saybrook, United States
Background
Captain Bill Lopes comes from a long line of fishermen and lobstermen and, has been fishing off the coast of Connecticut ever since he was a young boy. He’s been a USCG licensed Master Captain since 1992 and he currently holds a Near Coastal 100-Ton License as well. Before starting his own business, Capt. Bill worked as a captain on other fishing charters and operated private tugboats and barges off of the East Coast. After years of hard work and dedication, he bought his own boat, started running his own charters, and he’s loved it ever since. Capt. Bill invites families and kids of all ages to join him on an exclusive adventure and catch loads of exciting fish with Starship Charters!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(153 reviews)
Old Saybrook
 Last booking: 3 days ago
Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 153 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (171)
Captain Bill Catches Fish!
Captain Bill Catches Fish!
Very rough today but the captain and his mate made it happen
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
95%
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David G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Bill Catches Fish!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on June 12, 2025
Extraordinary Experience! Caught 7 Stripers in as many minutesโ€ฆ Captain and Crew made our Birthday Fishing trip...
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Donna L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent fishing experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 6, 2024
Both the Captain and First Mate were terrific. We caught a lot of fish! This is because the Captain was very skilled and kept...
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KEVIN B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 31, 2024
Captain Bill was great he kept moving following the fish. We caught 3 different types. The day was great everyone had a great...
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Eric B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip with one heck of a crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 28, 2024
Thanks to captain Bill and Gary my crew from work and I had best time fishing with you and will be booking again in the near...
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Dale T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very rough today but the captain and his mate made it happen

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 24, 2025
I would recommend booking with starship charters
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