Old Florida Guide Service
Old Florida Guide Service
Old Florida Guide Service invites you to explore the Treasure Coast with a native guide. Capt. Billy’s devotion to the area’s wildlife will help you step out of the boat with a richer knowledge of the area’s ecosystem and fantastic angling opportunities.
Capt. Billy grew up on the waters of the Treasure Coast. By the age of 10, he already knew he wanted to be a fishing guide. But be careful - Billy’s passion for fishing is contagious!
Old Florida Guide Service mainly fishes the mangroves and flats with light tackle or fly for Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Tripletail, and Redfish. There is also a possibility to venture out to the nearshore waters and chase Cobia, Grouper, and Kingfish if the weather allows.
Your fishing trip will take place aboard a 22’ Pathfinder boat. It comes powered by a single 175 HP Yamaha engine and is rigged with modern navigational and fish finding electronics. The boat is also equipped with an icebox to keep your catch fresh during the day, and a live well for the bait.
All trips come with the use of rods, reels, tackle, bait, lures, fishing licenses, and bottled water. Complimentary fish cleaning service is available once you return to the shore. Just bring your own drinks and snacks and hop onboard!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
+18Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
88%
Friendly captain
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
91%
Mar 21, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Wow! They say that it’s all about the Captain and it was!
Capt Billy was the center of an outstanding day for my grandsons and I. The guy simply knows the local waters and is a gifted fisherman at the core. Knowledgeable, with a willingness to share: he demonstrated patience with a group of amateurs, systematically teaching us throughout the day, where he celebrated our small victories and gently corrected our mistakes. On our drive back to Vero we all agreed that we had learned more than we could have imagined possible. This guy is a keeper!
Capt Billy was the center of an outstanding day for my grandsons and I. The guy simply knows the local waters and is a gifted...
Jul 12, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Really great
Great Capt. definitely knows what he’s doing. Made everyone feel welcome and everyone comfortable. I had small children that have never fish before and he got them. Fish. Would highly recommend this Capt. in the next time. I’m back in Florida. I would definitely book with him again.
Great Capt. definitely knows what he’s doing. Made everyone feel welcome and everyone comfortable. I had small children that have...
Apr 4, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Most knowledgeable captain we’ve fished with!!
Billy knows what he’s doing! Great boat, new equipment, and puts you right where you need to be to catch fish! Relaxed, fun environment on the boat. I’ve fished with lots of captains over the past 25 years and this was probably the best experience I’ve ever had!
Billy knows what he’s doing! Great boat, new equipment, and puts you right where you need to be to catch fish! Relaxed, fun environment...
Apr 20, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Had a blast
We were warned that the fishing wasn't great, but he still managed to put us on to a couple of snook and a few jacks. Capt Bill is a lot of fun and the boat is great. Looking forward to booking again next year.
We were warned that the fishing wasn't great, but he still managed to put us on to a couple of snook and a few jacks. Capt Bill...
Jun 6, 2025
Half Day Trip (PM)
Great day on the water.
40 lb Cobia and a Sailfish.
40 lb Cobia and a Sailfish.
Trip availability and prices
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
+18Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
88%
Friendly captain
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
91%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Wow! They say that it’s all about the Captain and it was!
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 21, 2025
Capt Billy was the center of an outstanding day for my grandsons and I. The guy simply knows the local waters and is a gifted fisherman at the core. Knowledgeable, with a willingness to share: he demonstrated patience with a group of amateurs, systematically teaching us throughout the day, where he celebrated our small victories and gently corrected our mistakes. On our drive back to Vero we all agreed that we had learned more than we could have imagined possible. This guy is a keeper!
Capt Billy was the center of an outstanding day for my grandsons and I. The guy simply knows the local waters and is a gifted fisherman at the core. Knowledgeable, with a willingness to share: he demonstrated patience with a group of amateurs, systematically teaching us throughout the day, where he celebrated our small victories and gently corrected our mistakes. On our drive back to Vero we all agreed that we had learned more than we could have imagined possible. This guy is a keeper! ...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Really great
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2025
Great Capt. definitely knows what he’s doing. Made everyone feel welcome and everyone comfortable. I had small children that have never fish before and he got them. Fish. Would highly recommend this Capt. in the next time. I’m back in Florida. I would definitely book with him again.
Great Capt. definitely knows what he’s doing. Made everyone feel welcome and everyone comfortable. I had small children that have never fish before and he got them. Fish. Would highly recommend this Capt. in the next time. I’m back in Florida. I would definitely book with him again.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Most knowledgeable captain we’ve fished with!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 4, 2025
Billy knows what he’s doing! Great boat, new equipment, and puts you right where you need to be to catch fish! Relaxed, fun environment on the boat. I’ve fished with lots of captains over the past 25 years and this was probably the best experience I’ve ever had!
Billy knows what he’s doing! Great boat, new equipment, and puts you right where you need to be to catch fish! Relaxed, fun environment on the boat. I’ve fished with lots of captains over the past 25 years and this was probably the best experience I’ve ever had!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Had a blast
Half Day Trip (PM) on April 20, 2025
We were warned that the fishing wasn't great, but he still managed to put us on to a couple of snook and a few jacks. Capt Bill is a lot of fun and the boat is great. Looking forward to booking again next year.
We were warned that the fishing wasn't great, but he still managed to put us on to a couple of snook and a few jacks. Capt Bill is a lot of fun and the boat is great. Looking forward to booking again next year.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great day on the water.
Half Day Trip (PM) on June 6, 2025
40 lb Cobia and a Sailfish.
40 lb Cobia and a Sailfish.
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