Captain
Billy Briggs

Member since March 2018 Fort Pierce, United States
Background
I come from a family of fishermen. I knew from an early age I wanted to be a fishing guide. I love everything about the water. I have spent many seasons in Everglades City, working with my father-in-law and stone crabbing. The open water of the Gulf of Mexico has the best sunrise I've ever seen. I also have experience as an airboat captain – anything to get out on the water! But nothing compares to being a fishing guide. I enjoy everything about fishing. There is nothing better than to put my clients on some nice sport fish. To see their faces when they pull a keeper Snook into the boat, that is priceless.
Techniques
I fish mainly in shore with light tackle or fly. I fish the mangroves and flats of Treasure Coast or the Ten Thousand Island. Targeting Snook, Redfish and Spotted Seatrout. I always look forward to going out in the Gulf to target Grouper, King fish and Coba. I also enjoy wading with light tackle or fly, stocking monster Tarpon and Snook.

Hey, I'm Captain Billy Briggs

Fort Pierce, United States
Background
I come from a family of fishermen. I knew from an early age I wanted to be a fishing guide. I love everything about the water. I have spent many seasons in Everglades City, working with my father-in-law and stone crabbing. The open water of the Gulf of Mexico has the best sunrise I've ever seen. I also have experience as an airboat captain – anything to get out on the water! But nothing compares to being a fishing guide. I enjoy everything about fishing. There is nothing better than to put my clients on some nice sport fish. To see their faces when they pull a keeper Snook into the boat, that is priceless.
Techniques
I fish mainly in shore with light tackle or fly. I fish the mangroves and flats of Treasure Coast or the Ten Thousand Island. Targeting Snook, Redfish and Spotted Seatrout. I always look forward to going out in the Gulf to target Grouper, King fish and Coba. I also enjoy wading with light tackle or fly, stocking monster Tarpon and Snook.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(45 reviews)
Fort Pierce
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trips from US $550
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(102 reviews)
Everglades City
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 147 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Great Fishing and Good Times
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
87%
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ELAINE (. C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Briggs Brings It

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on March 25, 2024
Weโ€™re are from Boston and wanted to celebrate my husbandโ€™s birthday with something special.ย  Captain Billy delivered....
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Michael H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing and Good Times

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 1, 2024
Billy the Captain was not only knowledgeable but friendly, funny and. He was on time and prepared for a great day of fishing....
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WILLIAM P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Billy

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on March 5, 2024
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Kim H.
Concord, NC
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Inshore with Captain Billy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 8, 2023
Captain was able to take us out on short notice, which we appreciated! He made sure we got on some keeper fish too! It was...
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Patrick J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Patrick J. recommends Old Florida Guide Service - Everglades
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