Lost Bay Charters "Catch Fish Guarantee"

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Lost Bay Charters operates out of Perdido Key offering the area’s only “Catch Fish Guarantee”. From shallow flats to offshore depths, if you don’t manage to catch a fish, your next trip will be free – that is how confident Captain Bill is that each trip he runs will be a success!

You’ll be fishing aboard a 24’ Skeeter center console which was built in 2015, and can comfortably carry up to 6 guests. The vessel makes for a very versatile fishing platform, able to fish habitats ranging from shallow flats and backcountry, all the way out to offshore reefs and pelagic waters.

The boat comes equipped with everything you’ll need for your trip, including the latest electronics and navigational equipment to track down the best spots. There’s a silent and stealthy trolling motor to sneak up on even the spookiest fish, and a livewell bursting with fresh live bait that nothing in the water will be able to resist.

What you target on your trip with Lost Bay Charters is entirely up to you, with inshore and offshore trip options at a variety of lengths. Inshore charters will see you targeting Redfish, Trout, Flounder, Snapper, and Sheepshead. Those heading offshore will have a chance at bagging anything from Grouper, Snapper, and Triggerfish, to King Mackerel, Mahi Mahi, and even Sharks!

What really sets the crew apart from the rest is their “Catch Fish Guarantee”. It is impossible to go wrong with an experienced captain who is willing to stake his pay and his reputation on you catching fish every single time. Couple that with an awesome boat, world-class gear, and some of the best fishing grounds in the Gulf, and you have the recipe for a truly unforgettable fishing experience.

The fleet consists of four Captains – Capt. Bill, Capt. Noah, Capt Gavin and Capt. Clay. They all have a lot of knowledge and experience to share with you, so make sure to book Lost Bay Charters today for a trip of a lifetime!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    This one is for the early birds, who are up for exploring these beautiful waters in the morning. It's a morning inshore fishing trip targeting Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Mackerel, Snapper, and Sheepshead.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM) – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    If you want to get a few more hours of sleep in the morning, this is the trip for you. It's an afternoon inshore trip targeting Speckled Trout, Redfish, Mackerel, Sheepshead, and Flounder. No catch no pay – If you don't manage to catch any fish, your next trip will be free!
  • Private trip
    SHARK TRIP
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    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 (AM) – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $700
    This is a morning inshore 6-hour trip targeting Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Mackerel, Snapper, and Sheepshead.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM) – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    For those of you who'd like to explore the deeper waters, this is a 5-hour offshore trip targeting Grouper, Triggerfish, Cobia, King Mackerel, variety of Snappers, Amberjack, and Sharks.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM) – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $900
    Spend 6 hours out on the water where you can target Grouper, Triggerfish, King Mackerel, Cobia, various types of Snapper, and Amberjack.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 57 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
91%
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Dylan G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great host even better fishing!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) – Offshore on August 11, 2024
Capt Jake and Logan were awesome guides and awesome guys! Very knowledgeable and helpful for our group none of us had ever...
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Kara K.
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Best Fishing Trip Ever

VERIFIED   SHARK TRIP on October 8, 2024
This was hands down the absolute best fishing charter we’ve been. We’ve gone on a few before and hands down the absolute...
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Warren H.
Excellent
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Highly recommended!

VERIFIED   SHARK TRIP on April 3, 2024
Captain Jake made for a great experience and a great time had by all, you won’t be disappointed.  We’ve been in a number...
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Joel P.
Excellent
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4.0 / 5
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Weather was terrible cold and windy with bad chop in Bay Area but experienced guide worked his butt off to make it a rewarding...
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Jeff C.
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Fishing with Bill

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) – Inshore on July 23, 2024
Fished with Jake 07/23/24.  I’ve done charter fishing trips quit a few times.  Some were better than others.  This one...
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FAQs about Lost Bay Charters "Catch Fish Guarantee"

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

When you book a trip with Lost Bay Charters "Catch Fish Guarantee", you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

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

Lost Bay Charters "Catch Fish Guarantee" offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Lost Bay Charters "Catch Fish Guarantee" offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Lost Bay Charters "Catch Fish Guarantee" include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Flounder
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spotted Seatrout

Your operator

Lost Bay Guide Service
Perdido Key, Florida, United States
14 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
860 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.

The fish you can target

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Flounder Flounder

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP

Which types of fishing are offered

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

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

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

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

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

How you can pay

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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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