Captain
Bill Risher

Member since June 2023 Pensacola, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
CAPT. BILL HAS EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF INSHORE AND BACK BAY WATERS WHERE YOU CAN FISH FOR REDFISH, FLOUNDER, SHEEPSHEAD, SPOTTED SEATROUT, AND OTHER SHALLOW-WATER FISH. ADDITIONALLY, YOU CAN GO OFFSHORE IN SEARCH OF BIG GAME FISH AND THE PRIZED RED SNAPPER, GROUPER TRIGGERFISH, KING & SPANISH MACKEREL, COBIA, AND MAHI- MAHI.

Hey, I'm Captain Bill Risher

Pensacola, United States
Background
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!
Techniques
CAPT. BILL HAS EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF INSHORE AND BACK BAY WATERS WHERE YOU CAN FISH FOR REDFISH, FLOUNDER, SHEEPSHEAD, SPOTTED SEATROUT, AND OTHER SHALLOW-WATER FISH. ADDITIONALLY, YOU CAN GO OFFSHORE IN SEARCH OF BIG GAME FISH AND THE PRIZED RED SNAPPER, GROUPER TRIGGERFISH, KING & SPANISH MACKEREL, COBIA, AND MAHI- MAHI.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(121 reviews)
Pensacola
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 121 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (186)
Fantastic Fishing Experience!
Fantastic Fishing Experience!
Fantastic Fishing Experience!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
95%
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing charter we've ever had!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip – Nearshore/Offshore on June 27, 2025
We’ve been coming to the gulf for 17 years and Bill @ Its a good day charters is by far the best experience we’ve ever...
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Andy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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10 out of 5 stars.

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Near Shore/Off Shore on June 22, 2025
Capt. Bill was amazing. Very smart with having the live bait ready. We didn’t have to catch the small live bait so we were...
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David L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

It was a good day!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 21, 2025
I have fished on several charters over the years and did a lot of research looking for a captain that would give my two young...
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Shae H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Fishing Experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip – Nearshore/Offshore on July 15, 2025
Captain Bill is very knowledgeable and knew exactly where to go to find fish! Our family of 5 all caught fish and had a fantastic...
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Tanner O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Nearshore/Offshore on April 1, 2025
Our family had a great day with Captain Bill, It’s a Good Day Charters!  We spent a bit of time inshore and hooked into...
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