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
(146 reviews)
Pensacola
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $649

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 146 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (222)
Fishing
Rough Morning Out
knowledgeable & friendly Captin
+219
Angler rating
141
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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
96%
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Corey B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing day catching fish with family!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on February 14, 2026
Great captain! Knowledgeable and friendly! Our family ranging from 76 to 10 all had a great time and everyone caught lots of...
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Rolla H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Largest catch ever

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on October 9, 2025
Captain Bill was awesome. He made sure we had fun and allowed my wife to catch two dozen fish. Captain Bill also recommended...
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Robert G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Couldnโ€™t ask for better!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore/Nearshore on March 7, 2025
Capt Bill was great. Like I was fishing with a friend I have known for years.ย  Kept us on fish for my kids and was so great...
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Natasha H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Knowledgeable & friendly Captin

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore on October 14, 2025
Best fishing trip EVER!! Non-stop action. Bill really knew how to put us on the fish! Amazing Captin. We definitely recommend...
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ANGELA H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Nearshore/Offshore on September 21, 2025
This was one of the best 5 hour trips I have ever experienced. Captain Bill was all about making sure we caught some nice fish....
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