Billy's Guide Service - Fort Gibson
Billy's Guide Service - Fort Gibson
Billy's Guide Service invites you down to Northeast Oklahoma to try something unique and truly different. Explore the beautiful waters of Fort Gibson Lake and get your hands on highly prized Paddlefish, commonly called Spoonbill.
Enjoy the productive Lake and let your captain take you to some other bodies of water around. The area boasts the highest population of Spoonbill Paddlefish and many of them weigh up to 60 pounds.
On your day out, you will be using heavy tackle to battle your Paddlefish. Hooking them can be quite the fight, so make you have your breakfast in the morning.
Along with the monster hunt, you can enjoy some trophy Bass fishing. You will be able to get a healthy dose of Hybrids, White, and Striped Bass. Catfish and Garfish are also around. While Paddlefish can be caught anytime from the middle of October until the beginning of May, Bass fishing is great year-round.
Billy's Guide Service will take you out aboard a 24' Sea Ark Pro Cat boat. Its 200 HP Suzuki engine will power you to the local honey holes and hottest spots. The boat is outfitted with just everything you need to battle your very own Paddlefish and get healthy limits of Bass. There is plenty of fishing space for up to 6 anglers. All aboard!
The trips come with everything you need to make a great catch possible. Bowfishing is also an option on the seasonal trips - just let your captain know and he will arrange everything. You will be provided with water and snacks.
Billy's Guide Service invites you down to Northeast Oklahoma to try something unique and truly different. Explore the beautiful waters of Fort Gibson Lake and get your hands on highly prized Paddlefish, commonly called Spoonbill.
Enjoy the productive Lake and let your captain take you to some other bodies of water around. The area boasts the highest population of Spoonbill Paddlefish and many of them weigh up to 60 pounds.
On your day out, you will be using heavy tackle to battle your Paddlefish. Hooking them can be quite the fight, so make you have your breakfast in the morning.
Along with the monster hunt, you can enjoy some trophy Bass fishing. You will be able to get a healthy dose of Hybrids, White, and Striped Bass. Catfish and Garfish are also around. While Paddlefish can be caught anytime from the middle of October until the beginning of May, Bass fishing is great year-round.
Billy's Guide Service will take you out aboard a 24' Sea Ark Pro Cat boat. Its 200 HP Suzuki engine will power you to the local honey holes and hottest spots. The boat is outfitted with just everything you need to battle your very own Paddlefish and get healthy limits of Bass. There is plenty of fishing space for up to 6 anglers. All aboard!
The trips come with everything you need to make a great catch possible. Bowfishing is also an option on the seasonal trips - just let your captain know and he will arrange everything. You will be provided with water and snacks.
Select date to see availability
Trip availability and prices
| Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Customer reviews
Rating
Anglers' gallery (94)
What anglers say
Reviews (68)
Kyle ReeceRepeat angler•
Kansas, US•Member since 20244 trips5.0VerifiedNewBEST GUIDE SERVICE EVER!!!!
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM) on September 27, 2026 • 2 adultsI've been on countless guide services but hands down this was the best. Billy and his grandson Jacob were the absolute best team and exceeded every and all expectations.
Corey Cross•Oklahoma, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedAwesome Fishing!
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM) on April 25, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 childrenGreat fishing for the whole family, following the fish with the live scope and setting the hook for us. Helping the kids real in fish bigger than they were top-notch crew awesome deck hand!
David Boeken•Oklahoma, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedAmazing Time!!!! you have to do thos!
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM) on June 13, 2026 • 2 adultsBill and Jacob were amazing! we caught big fish and several of yhem. we will be back!
Cayter JonesRepeat angler•Arizona, US•Member since 20252 trips5.0Verifiedso fun!
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM) on June 12, 2026 • 2 adultsMy daughter and I had a great time snagging Spoonbills! thank you!!
Mckenzie Henderson•Oklahoma, USMember since 20265.0VerifiedJune fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM) on June 29, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child
Zack AllenRepeat angler•Oregon, US•Member since 20232 trips5.0VerifiedBill is Rad!
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM) on November 16, 2025 • 3 adults • 2 childrenTook my 15 year old out with his friends for his birthday. Fun to be around and very good at putting you in the fish! We’ll be back! Thanks, Bill
Teresa Dority Foote•Missouri, USMember since 20245.0Verified6 Stars because 5 wasn’t enough!
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM) on April 13, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenWe had an unforgettable experience paddlefish fishing with Billy. From the moment we met him, he was personable, knowledgeable, and just a genuinely great guy to spend the day with. He didn’t just take us out and do the work for us—he taught my sons how to fish properly, showing them how to use the top-notch gear and letting them do it themselves. You could tell he really cared about making it a great learning experience for them. We ended up catching way more fish than we expected, and the whole trip was just a blast from start to finish. We’re from out of state, but this was so good we’re already talking about making it a yearly tradition. The pricing was totally reasonable, but honestly, the experience was priceless. This trip exceeded every expectation we had. If you’re thinking about booking—stop thinking and just do it. You won’t regret it.
Amanda PeverillRepeat angler•Iowa, US•Member since 20195 trips5.0VerifiedGreat trip
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM) on April 26, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenBilly was great! We caught fish and he was great helping my kids get on spoonbill.
Lingwei KongRepeat angler•Florida, US•Member since 20222 trips5.0VerifiedOne of a kind fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM) on February 19, 2022 • 2 adultsMy friend and I were temporarily in Oklahoma on work assignment and we decided to try snagging while we were here. We both had a blast, catching quality spoonbill with Captain Billy. They really went the extra mile to get us on quality fish and were very knowledgeable on the fish, methods, and regulations. My friend and I both agreed that the charter we went on was as good as if not better than those in saltwater destinations like Miami or Galveston. This is a unique fishery and I’m glad I got to fish with such fantastic guides.
Zachary PryorRepeat angler•Arkansas, US•Member since 20183 trips5.0VerifiedAmazing Trip
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM) on April 28, 2022 • 1 adultThis was my yearly trip to honor a SSG Matthew D. Hermanson and I will say this It was one of the best fishing trips I’ve ever been on. It was raining and pretty windy but they had a cover for the boat and that made it way more comfortable. I was very at ease from the moment I walked up. The knowledge and professionalism made everything run so smooth. They made the trip well worth it. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone. Thanks for an amazing time.
Rating
Anglers' gallery (94)
What anglers say
All reviews (68)
I've been on countless guide services but hands down this was the best. Billy and his grandson Jacob were the absolute best team and exceeded every and all expectations.
Thank you so much for the awesome review. yall were great to fish with and yall are very knowledgeable on fishing.
Great fishing for the whole family, following the fish with the live scope and setting the hook for us. Helping the kids real in fish bigger than they were top-notch crew awesome deck hand!
Corey i really appreciate you bringing your family out fishing with us. we had a great time with yall. I hope to have yall out again. it was a blast watching your kids catch bigger fish than they are. Thanks for being really kind on this review 👍
Although there was skepticism at the dock from some at the dock when heading out, captain remained positive and put in the work to make the trip a success!
Bill and Jacob were amazing! we caught big fish and several of yhem. we will be back!
Billy put us on the Spoonbill and the rest was history. Reeled in 10 or 11 fish and even though it was a cold afternoon he still relentlessly kept trying to catch more fish. What an incredible experience and certainly worth every penny.
FAQs about Billy's Guide Service - Fort Gibson
- US $300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Quick paddlefish trips! (3 hours)
- US $300 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Quick paddlefish trips! - 6:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $525 per group, additional US $175 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM) (4 hours)
- US $525 per group, additional US $175 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $150 per person after 3 guests - Full day trip. (7 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (On trip that we need live bait I will most likely have it all caught and waiting for you at the dock.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We don't charge for cleaning your fish. It complementary for fishing with me.)
- Snacks (I supply snacks on the boat. Usually small bags of potatoes chips or peanuts or?)
- Drinks (I supply bottled water but they are free to bring their own drinks.)
- River fishing (I mainly fish on Fort Gibson lake but I'm familiar with most all our lakes in North East Oklahoma.)
- Lake fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Bowfishing
- Bass (White)
- Carp
- Catfish
- Gar
- Paddlefish
Your captain
Wagoner, Oklahoma, United States
Captain Bill Genay is the owner and operator of Billy's Guide Service. He specializes in landing good numbers of huge Spoonbill/Paddlefish. Capt. Bill operates in Northeast Oklahoma and Northwest Arkansas. Apart from battling large monsters, Bill knows the hottest spots for some outstanding Bass fishing. 100% guaranteed we catch a paddlefish on our paddlefish trip.
Captain Jacob C.
Captain
Real catches by this captain
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
How you can pay
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.
Compare similar fishing charters
5.0(4)24 ftGroup size 1 - 71 - 7
4 hour trip • 7 personsUS $600
4.9(5)24 ftGroup size 1 - 61 - 64 hour trip • 6 personsUS $700
4.9(6)24 ftGroup size 1 - 61 - 6+34 hour trip • 6 personsUS $450
