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

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(20 reviews)
Fort Lauderdale
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Trips from US $214

Customer reviews

Beoordelingsoverzicht
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boot
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
Ive been on many nothing like \u201cdont tell mom\u201d
Ive been on many nothing like \u201cdont tell mom\u201d
Ive been on many nothing like \u201cdont tell mom\u201d
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Caught fish
100%
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Paul M.
Belgrade, Serbia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Ive been on many nothing like โ€œdont tell momโ€

GECONTROLEERD   NIEUW  3/4-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip on November 15, 2025
Captain Will and hisncrew is like no other!
Paul M. raadt Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing aan
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Steve C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

7 Foot 3 inch Golden Dusky Shark

GECONTROLEERD   Half-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip on Juli 26, 2025
What a great morning with Zack and Captain Will. Caught 9 fish and a Golden Dusky Shark to end the day. HUGE recomendation...
Steve C. raadt Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing aan
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Timothy C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Great trip, with a fun crew

GECONTROLEERD   Half-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip on Oktober 27, 2025
Great trip with Will and Zach, they worked hard to put us on the fish! Boat was very clean and well maintained.
Timothy C. raadt Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing aan
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Kole P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Algemeen

Will be back!

GECONTROLEERD   Full-Day Deep Sea Sportfishing Trip on Oktober 17, 2025
I definitely will come back again!! we caught the fish that we were after!! the first me Andrew and the captain made it feel...
Kole P. raadt Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing aan
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Amity W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boot
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip !!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Private Charter (PM) on Oktober 11, 2025
You wonโ€™t be disappointed if you book with Donโ€™t Tell Mom! We had a great fishing trip! 10/10 Would highly recommend.
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