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
(163 reviews)
Old Saybrook
Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 163 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (182)
Awesome Trip
Great day on the water.
Great day on the water.
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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
97%
Caught fish
95%
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Mike Z.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 9, 2025
Booked a half day trip for me, my son and two son-in-laws and we had a great time. Captain Bill told us the plan, go for stripers...
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Tim C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 2025
Bill and Matt were friendly, knowledgeable very focused on making sure we had a great time which we did!ย  Our arms were hurting...
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Dawn B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A wonderful experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 28, 2025
Had my 10 year old nephew and some family out with Captain Bill and First Mate Jimmy. They were so amazing: communicative,...
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Philip L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A total blast!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on July 26, 2025
My entire family (half anglers half newbies) had an absolute blast on our afternoon trip. Went home with full coolers and huge...
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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

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 29, 2025
Captain Bill and Matt were great! We have went out with Bill a few times and each time is a great experience for us all!
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