Captain
Bill Heydet

Member since February 2020 Placida, United States
Background
A passion for fishing and a desire to be on the water has led me to become a captain and a fishing guide. I have been fishing the Venice, Englewood, and Placida waters since my family moved here in 1989. Fishing from shore, piers, and jetties is where i started out. I run a 22' Pathfinder bay boat for inshore and near shore trips. I find enjoyment and satisfaction in teaching others how to fish or putting an experienced angler on fish and seeing the look of excitement when they hook up.
Techniques
Fishing with live bait is my absolute favorite style, top water artificial is a close second.

Hey, I'm Captain Bill Heydet

Placida, United States
Background
A passion for fishing and a desire to be on the water has led me to become a captain and a fishing guide. I have been fishing the Venice, Englewood, and Placida waters since my family moved here in 1989. Fishing from shore, piers, and jetties is where i started out. I run a 22' Pathfinder bay boat for inshore and near shore trips. I find enjoyment and satisfaction in teaching others how to fish or putting an experienced angler on fish and seeing the look of excitement when they hook up.
Techniques
Fishing with live bait is my absolute favorite style, top water artificial is a close second.
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Coastline Fishing Charters

State licensed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(45 reviews)
Placida
trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (53)
Half day trip. Covered plenty of water.
Half day trip. Covered plenty of water.
Afternoon in January
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Bob G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day on the Water

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on April 6, 2024
Captain Bill was everything we hoped for: professional, personable, knowledgeable and genuine. Went out with 2 buddies and...
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Tony V.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) on June 11, 2023
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Tim L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Courteous Captain Who Puts in the Extra Effort

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) on March 24, 2024
We attempted to find bait fish but they were elusive, however we had a few dozen live shrimp, which proved enough to keep us...
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Elizabeth H.
Tampa, Florida
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 with Captain Bill

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 10, 2023
We had a blast and we will definitely be booking again with Captain Bill! Super laid back vibe but very informative and ready...
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Bill D.
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 Bill

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) on December 30, 2023
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