Bill Lopes
Captain

Bill Lopes

Groton, United States
100+ reviews
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!

Charter

Rating

4.8
180 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (180)

Showing 1 – 5 of 180 reviews
  • Ryan Butts
    Ryan Butts
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    50+ fish and a great time

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Took my 14 year old daughter out on a half day trip. Captain Bill kept us on fish and his first mate kept us geared up and ready. By the end of the trip my daughter was sore from catching so many which means it was a great day fishing!

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

    Thank you for the review Ryan! Great picture! We hope to take you guys out again sometime!

  • Tim Prete
    Tim Prete
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2020
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    greatvtrip great guys

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    20 blue 8 porgi 10 black bass

  • Kelly Caisse
    Kelly Caisse
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    really great trip! 1st time for almost everyone on the boat!

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 6 adults

    We caught at least 25 lbs of fish fillets of porgie, sea robin, black bass, striped bass, and blue fish. The crew was amazing and made it great day! Highly reccomend! You will catch fish!!

    Reported catch:
    Black Seabass
    Striped Bass
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Scup (Porgy)
    +1
  • Ian Parsons
    Ian Parsons
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    September fishing trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults
  • Ravi Shanker Dangi
    Ravi Shanker Dangi
    us
    Florida, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Fishing with Bill

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 5 adults
    Reported catch:
    Scup (Porgy)
    Bluefish (Tailor)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Flounder

Real catches shared by our community

  • Starship Charters
    Starship ChartersGroton, CT
    Fishing with Bill
    Ravi S.
    Ravi S.
  • Starship Charters
    Starship ChartersGroton, CT
    really great trip! 1st time for almost everyone on the boat!
    Kelly C.
    Kelly C.
  • Starship Charters
    Starship ChartersGroton, CT
    50+ fish and a great time
    Ryan B.
    Ryan B.
  • Starship Charters
    Starship ChartersGroton, CT
    What an amazing day
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
  • Starship Charters
    Starship ChartersOld Saybrook, CT
    what a day !!!
    Marc M.
    Marc M.
  • Starship Charters
    Starship ChartersOld Saybrook, CT
    Awesome Trip
    Tim C.
    Tim C.
  • Starship Charters
    Starship ChartersOld Saybrook, CT
    Great day on the water.
    Mike Z.
    Mike Z.
  • Starship Charters
    Starship ChartersOld Saybrook, CT
    Fishing with Bill
    Mark K.
    Mark K.
  • Starship Charters
    Starship ChartersOld Saybrook, CT
    Fishing with Bill
    Reginald M.
    Reginald M.
  • Starship Charters
    Starship ChartersOld Saybrook, CT
    A wonderful experience
    Dawn B.
    Dawn B.