Lost Bay Guide Service "Catch Fish Guarantee"

“We don’t offer the best price. We offer the best experience.” Captain Bill Willis’s motto rings true: he has grown a reputation for providing productive fishing trips with high catch rates aboard top quality vessels. His extremely large and loyal circle of repeat customers would not hesitate to agree that his trips are worth every penny.

The boats belonging to Lost Bay Guide Service have the best and most up to date tools for the job. The new 24’ Skeeter is equipped with Lowrance HDS touch screen electronics as well as a GPS and VHF radio to assist the captain with putting you on fish.

Whether you’re planning to fish inshore or offshore, this boat will provide a comfortable, dry ride. All fishing equipment will be provided on the trip and consists of Star and Key Largo custom spinning rods with Shimano Stradic reels and Skeet Reese casting rods with Johnny Morris Signature series reels.

Inshore trips will involve fishing for Redfish, Trout, Snapper, Flounder, Mackerel, and Grouper. Capt. Bill covers the area from Pensacola, Florida, to Mobile Bay, Alabama and always keeps a close eye on where the fish are biting in the area. Offshore charters travel up to nine miles out to target Snapper, Grouper, Triggerfish, Flounder, Sheepshead, Mackerel, and Grouper.

Capt. Bill is an IGFA certified captain who is a member of the Coastal Conservation Association and the Orange Beach Fishing Association. He has fished professionally on the IFA Redfish Tour, using the extensive knowledge that he has acquired over 25 years fishing in the area.

With two boys of his own, Capt. Bill is passionate about teaching young anglers how to get the most out of each fishing trip. Don’t hesitate to bring your kids with you and make some amazing new family memories!

The fleet consists of four Captains: Capt. Bill, Capt. Noah, Capt Clay and Capt. Gavin. All three have a lot of knowledge and experience to share with you, so make sure to book today for a trip of a lifetime!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $550
    Target a variety of inshore species such as Redfish, Trout, Snapper, Flounder, Sheepshead, Mackerel and Grouper in the calm waters of the bay and Intracoastal Waterway.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $550
    Explore the calm waters of the bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. You'll target a variety of inshore species such as Redfish, Trout, Snapper, Flounder, Sheepshead, Mackerel, and Grouper.
  • Private trip
    SHARK TRIP
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $550
    During this charter you will target a variety of sharks and could still catch other species as well. Due to sharks being so full of teeth and energy they have a higher than average chance of breaking your line. On this trip we will honor our "Catch fish Guarantee" if you do not catch fish during the trip but we do not guarantee sharks will be caught even though odds are extremely high.
    Targeted fish
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    Spend 6 hours fishing the calm waters of the bay and the Intracoastal Waterway. You'll get the chance to reel in a variety of inshore species such as Redfish, Trout, Snapper, Flounder, Sheepshead, Mackerel, and Grouper.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $800
    Watch the rods bend and hear the drags scream on these offshore trips that target species including Snapper, Grouper, Triggers, Cobia, Sharks, Mackerel, and Amberjack. These trips run up to 9 miles offshore.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $900
    Watch the rods bend and hear the drags scream on this morning offshore trip. You'll be able to target different species, including Snapper, Grouper, Triggers, Cobia, Sharks, Mackerel and Amberjack. On this trip, you'll head out up to 9 miles offshore.
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FAQs about Lost Bay Guide Service "Catch Fish Guarantee"

Lost Bay Guide Service "Catch Fish Guarantee" offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Inshore (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - SHARK TRIP (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) (6 hours)

When you book a trip with Lost Bay Guide Service "Catch Fish Guarantee", you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota 112 lb thrust IPilot
  • Radio
  • Sonar The latest in Lowrance side imaging technology
  • Radar

Trips booked with Lost Bay Guide Service "Catch Fish Guarantee" include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing License

Lost Bay Guide Service "Catch Fish Guarantee" offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Up to 9 miles.)

Lost Bay Guide Service "Catch Fish Guarantee" offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Lost Bay Guide Service "Catch Fish Guarantee" include:
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Speckled Trout

Meet the Charter Operator

Lost Bay Guide Service
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
14 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
773 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2015
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Bill Willis is an IGFA Certified Captain, is a member of the Coastal Conservation Association and the Orange Beach Fishing Association, and has fished professionally on the IFA Redfish Tour. Holding a USCG Captain license since 2004, Bill is a native of Pensacola, Florida and has fished the waterways surrounding Perdido Key, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach for over twenty-five years. In addition to his local knowledge, he has fished Key West, Marquesas Islands, Sebastian Inlet, Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Apalachicola, Sarasota sound, Indian Pass, Louisiana Marsh, and most lakes and ditches in between. Captain Bill has two boys of his own, and enjoys teaching young anglers how to get the most out of every fishing trip. Bill spends almost every day on the water following the patterns of this great fishery. Once a general manager for one of the world’s largest retailers, Bill jumped at the opportunity to fulfill his life-long dream of being a full-time fishing guide.

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Flounder Flounder
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Skeeter (Center console) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 300HP Yamaha 4- Stroke engine.

Length
24 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 9 miles.

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minn Kota 112 lb thrust IPilot
Radio
Sonar
The latest in Lowrance side imaging technology
Radar

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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 agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 242 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
87%
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Andrew P.
Orange Beach, Alabama
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6 Hour Offshore Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on September 9, 2023
Captain Clay did an awesome job keeping all 4 of us fishing.  He was quick to provide bait and take fish off hooks.  Plenty...
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Candace G.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 Hour Fishing Teip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on June 8, 2023
Caption Jared was awesome!  We had so much fun.  We didn’t catch a lot but caught quite a variety of fish.  We had a blast! ...
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Chad K.
Pensacola, Florida
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5 hour Trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on July 20, 2023
Had a great trip with Captin John! Definitely recommend this team to anyone looking to have have and get on the fish!
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Dobson R.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Father & Son Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (AM) on June 25, 2023
My son & I had a exceptional day. Clay knew just what to do to keep us both entertained.  Anyone with a 6 year old knows that...
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Jess H.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip with Captain Noah!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Offshore (AM) on May 10, 2023
Nice 24’ boat. Put us in fish quickly. Had a great time. Would book again.
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