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.

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4.8 / 5
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 171 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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95%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
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Dale R.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Half day with Captain Billy Briggs

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 18, 2019
We caught fish in good numbers.ย  Caught all of our targeted species, and then some.ย  We had a laugh out loud good time.ย ...
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Dominick L.
Pensacola, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 26, 2019
Capt Billy was awesome. We had the best time took us to the best spots caught more fish than we could count. Absolute blast...
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Gregory J.
Jacksonville, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day with Capt Billy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 1, 2019
We had a great time out on the water, went to several spots, caught several trouts, catfish, and snappers. Some were to small...
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Melanie L.
Bonita Springs, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A terrific fun half day with Captain Billy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 18, 2019
He helped us as well as helped teach my bous basics.ย  He wanted us to catch fish and did hos best to make it happen!
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Robert L.
Orlando, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Lots of fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 3, 2019
Snook. trout, mangrove snapper. jack cravall, ladyfish, catfish. Beautiful backwater areas. Good patience with novices.
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