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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(47 reviews)
Placida
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 47 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (62)
Always a great time!
Always a great time!
Always a great time!
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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
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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April K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Always a great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 22, 2025
This is our second charter with Captain Bill, and once again it was a great time! We caught some sea trout, snappers, jacks,...
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April K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Bill is the Best!

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) on July 2, 2024
My family (my husband, and 17 yr old son and myself) had the pleasure chartering with Captain Bill. We had an outstanding time!...
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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   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
Overall

Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) on June 11, 2023
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Steve K.
Englewood, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bill and AJ Heydet- wonderful fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 5, 2022
This was more like going out on a good friend’s boat than on a charter!  I mean that in a good way.  Bill and AJ could...
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