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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $550
    This trip can be customized to meet your specific needs. Your main target for the day will be whatever is in season and biting, including Redfish, Snook, and Spotted Seatrout.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $550
    Half day trips can depart in the morning or afternoon depending on availability, clients requesting weather.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $750
    Each trip is tailored to clients request and the bite. You will be able to fish the flats and mangroves for Snook, Redfish, Tripletail, Sheepshead, and Spotted Seatrout, as well as Cobia, Grouper, and other species nearshore if the weather allows.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $900
    The fishing trips are always tailored to clients requests and the bite. Depending on the weather, you will be able to fish anywhere from the flats and mangroves to the nearshore waters for Redfish, Grouper, Kingfish, Cobia, Snook, Tarpon, Sheepshead, and more.
There is 1 person looking at this charter.

FAQs about Old Florida Guide Service

Old Florida Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Old Florida Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Old Florida Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License

Old Florida Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Old Florida Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Old Florida Guide Service include:
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Meet the Captain

Billy Briggs
Fort Pierce, Florida, United States
148 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since March 2018
I come from a family of fishermen. I knew from an early age I wanted to be a fishing guide. I love everything about the water. I have spent many seasons in Everglades City, working with my father-in-law and stone crabbing. The open water of the Gulf of Mexico has the best sunrise I've ever seen. I also have experience as an airboat captain – anything to get out on the water! But nothing compares to being a fishing guide. I enjoy everything about fishing. There is nothing better than to put my clients on some nice sport fish. To see their faces when they pull a keeper Snook into the boat, that is priceless.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish

Boat specs

Pathfinder (Bay boat) originally built in 2000. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

Fort Pierce Fishing Calendar

Loading Fish Calendar!
Please Wait...

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (14)
Great Fishing and Good Times
Half day morning
Half day morning
+11
Angler rating
39
3
2
1
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 45 reviews
ELAINE (. C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Briggs Brings It

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on March 25, 2024
We’re are from Boston and wanted to celebrate my husband’s birthday with something special.  Captain Billy delivered....
ELAINE (. C. recommends Old Florida Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
ELAINE (. C. recommends Old Florida Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Michael H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing and Good Times

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 1, 2024
Billy the Captain was not only knowledgeable but friendly, funny and. He was on time and prepared for a great day of fishing....
Michael H. recommends Old Florida Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Michael H. recommends Old Florida Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

WILLIAM P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Billy

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on March 5, 2024
WILLIAM P. recommends Old Florida Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
WILLIAM P. recommends Old Florida Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Kim H.
Concord, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Inshore with Captain Billy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 8, 2023
Captain was able to take us out on short notice, which we appreciated! He made sure we got on some keeper fish too! It was...
Kim H. recommends Old Florida Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Kim H. recommends Old Florida Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Bryan D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Billy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 7, 2023
Bryan D. recommends Old Florida Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Bryan D. recommends Old Florida Guide Service
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful