It's A Good Day Charters
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Looking to go fishing in Pensacola? That's what It's A Good Day Charters is here for!
Depending on conditions, you might hook into Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Jack Crevalle, King Mackerel, Redfish, Sheepshead, Cubera Snapper, Lane Snapper, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, and plenty more. On the day of your trip, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Kids are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!
Your boat for the day is a 22' Grady White dual console with room for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials. Capt. Bill will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
Don't leave home without sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with It's A Good Day Charters!
Looking to go fishing in Pensacola? That's what It's A Good Day Charters is here for!
Depending on conditions, you might hook into Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Jack Crevalle, King Mackerel, Redfish, Sheepshead, Cubera Snapper, Lane Snapper, Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, and plenty more. On the day of your trip, you're likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle.
Kids are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty belly!
Your boat for the day is a 22' Grady White dual console with room for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials. Capt. Bill will supply rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.
The charter boat covers your fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Have in mind that some fish may have harvest limits or closed seasons. Your captain will help you follow regulations while you fish.
Don't leave home without sunglasses, bottled water, and sunscreen (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with It's A Good Day Charters!

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Bill consistently put us on large fish and numbers. I thought I was an east Texas bass fisherman that knew everything, I was wrong, Bill is the one who knows everything. Incredible watching and learning from his pattern recognition. He moves when you need to, and stays when you should. Big fish, numbers, experience, and a guide you can spend all day with and have an incredible trip. Could not have asked for a better outing. The multifaceted knowledge is far superior than a company that owns 4 boats and hires only ‘decent’ captains (experience and time on the water speaks for itself). I hope whoever sees this review books the trip with Captain Bill, there is not a better option.
Our family recently had the pleasure of embarking on a deep sea fishing adventure with Captain Bill. As parents of three teens, we began the day not knowing what to expect but then ending the day with a boatload of memories, sage fishing wisdom, and a surprisingly large catch of fish that we got to take home and eat. From curing seasickness, to helping us finally catch the “one the kept getting away”, Captain Bill was the ideal guide. His patience, humor, and kindness, was exactly what our family needed to put us at ease on the high seas.
We had the absolute best time with Bill! He is so knowledgeable and helpful! He was so kind and great with our kids! This was their first experience and he made it a great one! Unfortunately the waters weren’t in the best conditions for fishing thanks to the recent hurricane but he still made it fun and we still had some great catches! I will always recommend Bill and cant wait to go back out again!
We had the best outing today! We met at 6:30am and by the time we anchored shortly after 7:00, the kids were immediately reeling in fish! We caught close to 100 fish as a family of six in four hours! The weather was beautiful, Bill and Will were so friendly and helpful, and it was an awesome outing! If we make our way back to Orange Beach, we will definitely book again!
Bill is very knowledgeable on where to go, how to reel them in, and about pthe fish we caught. A family friendly trip, we took our kids. They caught Mangrove snapper, White snapper, Red drum, Grouper, Spanish mackerel, Hard tale and Lady fish. Dolphins also joined along for a bit which our youngest loved seeing. We did catch and release for our trip.
Captain Bill put us on fish all day long. Bill and deck hand Will keep you ready to go and engage with everyone to make sure its a fun time. We caught a lot of fish and several different species. A great captain who you can tell really enjoys putting the people on the fish. We will definitely be returning customers.
Great fishing trip! We caught a bunch of red snapper, which was what we wanted. We had to drive a little further to find them as it had just rained. Capt Bill was excellent. He communicated well beforehand. During the trip he explained everything we were doing and worked to ensure we had a good time. Highly recommend.
Captain Bill put us on red snapper my family and and I had a great time . We will Charter with Captain bill again it was one of the best experiences . THANKS BILL

We had the best day fishing! We caught alot of fish! And a few keepers. Captain Bill is the best! He knows where the fish are and how to catch him!
Captain Bill was awesome. Kept us on the fish the whole time. Our kids had a blast. Captain Bill even gave us tips on cooking our fish we caught. Would definitely recommend Captain Bill to anyone wanting to go deep sea fishing. When we go again, we'll be using It's a Good Day Charters.

Bill consistently put us on large fish and numbers. I thought I was an east Texas bass fisherman that knew everything, I was wrong, Bill is the one who knows everything. Incredible watching and learning from his pattern recognition. He moves when you need to, and stays when you should. Big fish, numbers, experience, and a guide you can spend all day with and have an incredible trip. Could not have asked for a better outing. The multifaceted knowledge is far superior than a company that owns 4 boats and hires only ‘decent’ captains (experience and time on the water speaks for itself). I hope whoever sees this review books the trip with Captain Bill, there is not a better option.
You could say this….We booked this trip as a Mother’s Day gift for our Mom. There were four of us in all. None of us have been on a fishing trip like this and it turned out to be the highlight of our vacation. Captain Bill was entertaining and knowledgeable. He helped the beginners just enough to make the trip a learning experience as well as an adventure. My sister and mom caught several vermilion snapper while my cousin and I reeled in snd released a 35 lb amberjack which was way harder than we expected but a great experience. Highly recommend booking with Captain Bill…you will be really glad you did!
Our family recently had the pleasure of embarking on a deep sea fishing adventure with Captain Bill. As parents of three teens, we began the day not knowing what to expect but then ending the day with a boatload of memories, sage fishing wisdom, and a surprisingly large catch of fish that we got to take home and eat. From curing seasickness, to helping us finally catch the “one the kept getting away”, Captain Bill was the ideal guide. His patience, humor, and kindness, was exactly what our family needed to put us at ease on the high seas.
We had the absolute best time with Bill! He is so knowledgeable and helpful! He was so kind and great with our kids! This was their first experience and he made it a great one! Unfortunately the waters weren’t in the best conditions for fishing thanks to the recent hurricane but he still made it fun and we still had some great catches! I will always recommend Bill and cant wait to go back out again!

I will absolutely use Bill and Its a Good day charters again, it was my grandsons first trip and Bill made sure that it will be a trip that he will remember. Boat and equipment were top notch, highly recommend booking this charter..
Pensacola, Florida, United States
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Its A Good Day Charters Guide Service welcomes you on an exciting coastal fishing adventure! The boat is located on the state line and serves the Gulf waters of Alabama and Florida. It is owned by Captain Bill Risher who has fished these waters for decades and is able to take you to the best and most productive fishing spots. Capt. Bill loves what he does and it shows! He a lifelong Angler on the Panhandle and has a passion for Service to Others and sharing his love of fishing. All you have to do is find a trip you like and join It's A Good Day Charters, and have the time of your life!
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
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.
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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
