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.
Customer reviews
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+69Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
100%
Apr 13, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM)
6 Stars because 5 wasn’t enough!
We 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.
We had an unforgettable experience paddlefish fishing with Billy. From the moment we met him, he was personable, knowledgeable,...
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Apr 26, 2025
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM)
Great trip
Billy was great! We caught fish and he was great helping my kids get on spoonbill.
Billy was great! We caught fish and he was great helping my kids get on spoonbill.
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Oct 5, 2024
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM)
Thoroughly impressed
Captain took his time and explained to us much of what it took to catch paddle fish. He was very patient with us throughout the tour. We had a great time I would recommend it to all.
Captain took his time and explained to us much of what it took to catch paddle fish. He was very patient with us throughout the...
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Feb 17, 2023
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM)
Fishing trip in February
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Miramar, FL
Feb 19, 2022
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM)
One of a kind fishing trip
My 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.
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (72)
+69Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
100%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6 Stars because 5 wasn’t enough!
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM) on April 13, 2025
We 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.
We 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...
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Great trip
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM) on April 26, 2025
Billy was great! We caught fish and he was great helping my kids get on spoonbill.
Billy was great! We caught fish and he was great helping my kids get on spoonbill.
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Thoroughly impressed
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM) on October 5, 2024
Captain took his time and explained to us much of what it took to catch paddle fish. He was very patient with us throughout the tour. We had a great time I would recommend it to all.
Captain took his time and explained to us much of what it took to catch paddle fish. He was very patient with us throughout the tour. We had a great time I would recommend it to all.
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Fishing trip in February
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM) on February 17, 2023
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Miramar, FL
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One of a kind fishing trip
4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM) on February 19, 2022
My 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.
My 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...
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