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

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4.8 / 5
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Fort Pierce
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Trips from US $550
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4.7 / 5
(104 reviews)
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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
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
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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Rick H.
Miromar Lakes, FL
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Full day with Capt. Billy Briggs

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 27, 2018
Liked fishing and a great experience for my 9 yr. old grandson, except language was not what a 9 yr old should hear from adult.ย ...
Rick H. recommends Old Florida Guide Service - Everglades
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David H.
Topsfield, MA
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 8, 2022
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Jeremy H.
Fort Myers, FL
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Nice guy but...

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 22, 2018
Nice guy and itโ€™s obvious he knows how to fish in general but as far as knowing the area and being in tune with the fish...
Jeremy H. does not recommend Old Florida Guide Service - Everglades
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Todd P.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 17, 2023
The charter operator canceled 10 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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