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.
168
Reviews
Our Team
John S.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Charter Boat Starfire

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(167 reviews)
Destin
 Last booking: 2 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 168 reviews
See details
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (174)
Had a blast
Had a blast
Had a blast
+171
Angler rating
154
6
3
2
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
91%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 168 reviews
Adam S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on October 13, 2024
My family and I have a great time with Captain Shawn and Damon. We got on fish right away and moved to a new spot if the fishing...
Adam S. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Adam S. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Read more
Vincent E.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Family Trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on May 27, 2025
Thanks to capt bill and his first mate John for a memorable time on the watet
Vincent E. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Vincent E. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Roger S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Morning trip

VERIFIED   6 hour trip PM on August 14, 2024
Went on a morning trip with captain john on the starfire caught a mixed bag of fish. Definitely would recommend going with...
Roger S. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Roger S. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Read more
Daniel G.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on October 4, 2024
The wife and i took our 3 boys deep sea fishing for the first time the captain and first mate got us on fish right off the...
Daniel G. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Daniel G. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Read more
Brad T.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

First family trip!

VERIFIED   Kid's Trip pm on September 25, 2024
We had a great time!! We caught 10 huge Bonito fish. All my kids were able to reel them in! Captain and crewmate were so kind...
Brad T. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Brad T. recommends Charter Boat Starfire
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Read more
  • Settings