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
(65 reviews)
Fort Pierce
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(104 reviews)
Everglades City
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Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 169 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Amazing fishing in the Everglades
Amazing fishing in the Everglades
Great day on the water.
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Angler rating
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Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
89%
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Carlos C.
Marco Island, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome afternoon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 25, 2018
From o to 10 ......ย  20+ Fishing with a friend was the feeling !!!!! Cheers Billy from Queen Catarina and Carlos...
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Robert D.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half to full day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 25, 2018
Capt Billy was great. Very laid back fun to fish with easy to talk to. Caught Reds, Snook, Black Drum, Snapper, and more. Great...
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Sara D.
Vero Beach, FL
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Not for kids

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 20, 2022
Over 4 hours, only two fish. We brought two of our own child life vests, but the captain forgot to bring a third vest on board....
Sara D. does not recommend Old Florida Guide Service
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Bob A.
Audubon, PA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Billy

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 11, 2020
Captain Billy knew the area and was fun to be around. Caught some nice fish
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Kent M.
Naples, FL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Billy

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 26, 2019
Caught lots of redfish and sea trout
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