Captain
William Daley

Member since April 2025 Fort Lauderdale, United States
Background
I grew up on Long Island, NY, where I landed my first job at a marina—running the launch and fixing boats. That’s where my love for the water and fishing really took off. Not long after, I started working on big, multi-million dollar sportfishing yachts, chasing Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi, Swordfish, Sharks, and Tilefish out in the canyons off Long Island. In my early 20s, I bought my own boat and named it Don't Tell Mom. That name stuck with me—so when I sold the boat, moved down to South Florida, and started running charters, I knew exactly what I was going to call my business. These days, I do everything I can to make sure my clients feel safe, comfortable, and have the best day possible out on the water. Whether you're an experienced angler or stepping on a boat for the first time, I’ll go the extra mile to provide a memorable trip for you and hopefully catch you something you'll never forget!
Techniques
I really enjoy doing any type of fishing, but bottom fishing, trolling, kite fishing, wreck fishing, chunking, jig and pop, deep dropping, and shark fishing are some of my favorite methods.

Hey, I'm Captain William Daley

Fort Lauderdale, Verenigde Staten
Background
I grew up on Long Island, NY, where I landed my first job at a marina—running the launch and fixing boats. That’s where my love for the water and fishing really took off. Not long after, I started working on big, multi-million dollar sportfishing yachts, chasing Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi, Swordfish, Sharks, and Tilefish out in the canyons off Long Island. In my early 20s, I bought my own boat and named it Don't Tell Mom. That name stuck with me—so when I sold the boat, moved down to South Florida, and started running charters, I knew exactly what I was going to call my business. These days, I do everything I can to make sure my clients feel safe, comfortable, and have the best day possible out on the water. Whether you're an experienced angler or stepping on a boat for the first time, I’ll go the extra mile to provide a memorable trip for you and hopefully catch you something you'll never forget!
Techniques
I really enjoy doing any type of fishing, but bottom fishing, trolling, kite fishing, wreck fishing, chunking, jig and pop, deep dropping, and shark fishing are some of my favorite methods.
Our Team
Christina M.
First mate
Zach J.
First mate
Logan G.
Captain

My Charter Listing

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Fort Lauderdale
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Fishing Reports

18lb King Mackerel!
18lb King Mackerel!
Jan 12, 2026 Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale Fishing Report โ€“ Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing Fort Lauderdale fishing continues to be productive with multiple options both offshore and on the reef. On our most recent trip, we fished in 3-foot seas with a north current, which provided clean water and comfortable conditions throughout the day. Offshore action has been solid. We landed a big 18lb king mackerel on our last trip using live bait, and we've been seeing blackfin tuna and bonitas around in good numbers. These fish have been holding along current edges and over productive areas, providing steady action and a lot of excitement for our anglers. Bottom fishing on the Fort Lauderdale reef has been fairly steady as well, producing some really nice yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper, spanish mackerel, and even a few mangrove snapper. The reef bite has been a great option and continues to deliver quality fish. With an upcoming cold front on the way, conditions are shaping up perfectly for improved sailfish fishing in Fort Lauderdale. As water temperatures continue to cool and bait gets pushed in tighter, we expect the sailfish to start showing up in better numbers very soon. We'll be posting weekly Fort Lauderdale fishing reports from here on out to keep everyone up to date on current conditions, recent catches, and what's biting. If you're looking to get out on the water and experience some of the best fishing Fort Lauderdale has to offer, now is a great time to book a trip. Visit **hidden content** or call **hidden content** to get on the schedule. We'd love to have you aboard. Tight lines, Capt. Will Daley Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing
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Thursday Kite Fishing

GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  Half-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip - 1:00 PM op Februari 19, 2026
We had a great day on the water with Capt Will and Mate Derrick. Even though the kites were flying perfectly and the spread...
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I caught what I wanted to catch.........a sailfish

GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  Shared Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip op Februari 18, 2026
The captain and crew were super nice and very informative on everything about the charter. They assisted when asked and were...
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Awesome Trip

GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  Shared Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip op Februari 6, 2026
Wife and I are on our honeymoon decided to go fishing. We have never fished the Atlantic Ocean before. Captain William and...
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Awesome trip!

GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  3/4-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip op Maart 4, 2026
Our group had a great time! Will and Zack did an awesome job and really worked hard for us! Would recommend them for sure!...
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Donโ€™t tell mom we had fun

GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  Shared Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip op Februari 16, 2026
Capt Will and Derrick took great care of us, trying a lot of different things to make it happen.
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