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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $500
    This is a Paddlefish (Spoonbill) trip. The trip lasts for 4 hours. The captain guarantees you'll catch at least one Paddlefish on our trip. Water and snacks will be provided. Its a fun filled , exciting trip.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $500
    This afternoon trip will take you to Fort Gibson Lake or up the river for some Paddlefish action. The captain guarantees you'll catch at least one Paddlefish. The trip is 4 hours on the water.
  • Private trip
    7 Hour Trip – Paddlefish Spring
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $1,000
    This 7-hour trip allows you more time to explore more productive spots on Fort Gibson Lake. You will be targeting Paddlefish (Spoonbill) along with Garfish. The captain guarantees you'll catch at least one Paddlefish. The trip comes with snacks and water. I supply all the necessary gear to catch them and fillet and bag your catch. Fun times catching these prehistoric monsters!
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Alex T.
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM) on February 17, 2023
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One of a kind fishing trip

VERIFIED   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...
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Zachary P.
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Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM) on April 28, 2022
This 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...
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Elias S.
Sapulpa, OK
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VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM) on January 28, 2023
Was absolutely an awesome experience! It is the first time to ever use a guide and let me tell all the other guides around...
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Chrysinda M.
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AWESOME fishing trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Bass, Catfish (PM) on August 7, 2020
Took mom out for her 76th birthday. What a fantastic time! Captain Bill made our time so fun! He really knows his stuff, found...
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FAQs about Billy's Guide Service - Fort Gibson

Billy's Guide Service - Fort Gibson offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Paddlefish (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $125 per person after 3 guests - 7 Hour Trip – Paddlefish Spring (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Billy's Guide Service - Fort Gibson, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Billy's Guide Service - Fort Gibson include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

Billy's Guide Service - Fort Gibson offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • Lake Fishing
  • Inshore Fishing

Billy's Guide Service - Fort Gibson offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Bowfishing

Top targeted fish species with Billy's Guide Service - Fort Gibson include:
  • Bass (White)
  • Carp
  • Catfish
  • Garfish
  • Paddlefish

Meet the Captain

Bill Genay
Wagoner, Oklahoma, United States
20 Fishing Reports
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61 Customer reviews
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Member since January 2018
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (White) White Bass
Carp Carp
Catfish Catfish
Garfish Garfish

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Sea Ark Pro Cat 240
Boat type
Aluminum fishing

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Types of fishing

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Bowfishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
Paddlefish are catch n release only monday n friday
Catch and Release Mandatory

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

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.