Captain
Bill West

Member since September 2022 Destin, United States
Background
Retired firefighter, husband, father and grandfather. Enjoy meeting new people and having a good time fishing the Gulf of Mexico.
Techniques
Bottom fishing and trolling.

Hey, I'm Captain Bill West

Destin, United States
Background
Retired firefighter, husband, father and grandfather. Enjoy meeting new people and having a good time fishing the Gulf of Mexico.
Techniques
Bottom fishing and trolling.
Our Team
John S.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(171 reviews)
Destin
 Last booking: 3 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 171 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (184)
First fishing charter
First fishing charter
First fishing charter
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Angler rating
157
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
91%
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Jamie D.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  August 6, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Kyle F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip on the Starfire!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on April 10, 2025
We had a blast with Captain Bill and John aboard the Starfire. Our party consisted of 2 adult men and 3 boys, ages 9, 9, and...
Kyle F. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
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Rose C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on April 23, 2025
Captain Bill and First Mate John made our fishing experience enjoyable even though 3 out of 6 became sea sick and we had to...
Rose C. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
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Steve B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First fishing charter

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on August 20, 2025
I took my kids out for our first ever fishing charter and we had a blast. The crew was amazing very friendly and helpful. They...
Steve B. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
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Missy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect Family Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Kid's Trip on August 16, 2025
This was absolutely the best fishing trip weโ€™ve had yet. The captain and crew were great about including our two girls. Theyโ€™re...
Missy B. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
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