Captain
Art Duplessis

Member since May 2015 Key West, United States
Background
Captain Art is a veteran guide that took his passion for fishing from Alaska all the way down to Costa Rica. He considers himself not old enough to be grumpy, yet young enough to do all he can to ensure a fun and memorable trip for Wild Bill's guests.
Techniques
Offshore and reef fishing for Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Kingfish, and several species of shark (Blacktip, Hammerhead, Lemon, Tiger, Blacknose)

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Key West, United States
Background
Captain Art is a veteran guide that took his passion for fishing from Alaska all the way down to Costa Rica. He considers himself not old enough to be grumpy, yet young enough to do all he can to ensure a fun and memorable trip for Wild Bill's guests.
Techniques
Offshore and reef fishing for Sailfish, Wahoo, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Grouper, Snapper, Kingfish, and several species of shark (Blacktip, Hammerhead, Lemon, Tiger, Blacknose)
Anglers Choice
222
Reviews
32
Fishing Reports
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My Charter Listing

Wild Bill Sport Fishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(222 reviews)
Angler's choice
Key West
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Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 222 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (289)
Very helpful
Great experience
Best time ever with Captain Art and Jerry!
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Angler rating
191
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
94%
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Geron W.
Key West, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day on the water

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 7, 2018
Great day if fishing!ย  Steady fish on the line catching King,ย  Tuna, Bonito and Baracuda. The mate did a great job keeping...
Geron W. recommends Wild Bill Sport Fishing
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John M.
Key West, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

November fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on November 29, 2019
John M. recommends Wild Bill Sport Fishing
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Tim P.
Tampa, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Art

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 26, 2019
Tim P. recommends Wild Bill Sport Fishing
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Dawn M.
Virginia Beach, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip on wild bill

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 13, 2018
Great way to start our morning. Captain Artie was great and obviously knew where to take us. Mason, our first mate never stopped....
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Elisabeth C.
Redding, CA
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Crew was nice but bad wind

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 9, 2022
The crew was nice but we had a bad wind so only caught 2 small fishโ€ฆ.a lot of seaweed, a rock. You canโ€™t do anything to...
Elisabeth C. does not recommend Wild Bill Sport Fishing
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