Captain
Bill Willis
Member since December 2015
Pensacola, United States
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- Captain Bill Willis is an IGFA Certified Captain, and is a member of the Coastal Conservation Association and the Orange Beach Fishing Association, and has fished professionally on the IFA Redfish Tour. Holding a USCG Captain license since 2004, Bill is a native of Pensacola, Florida and has fished the waterways surrounding Perdido Key, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach for over twenty five years. In addition to his local knowledge, he has fished Key West, Marquesas Islands, Sebastians Inlet, Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Apalachicola, Sarasota sound, Indian Pass, Louisiana Marsh, and most lakes and ditches in between. Captain Bill has two boys of his own, and enjoys teaching young anglers how to get the most out of every fishing trip. Bill spends almost everyday on the water following the patterns of this great fishery. Once a general manager for one of the world’s largest retailers, Bill jumped at the opportunity to fulfill his life-long dream of being a full-time fishing guide.
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- Our Mission at Lost Bay Guide Service is to provide a safe, courteous, and enjoyable outdoor adventure while adhering to the general fishing regulations and conservation methods of the Gulf Coast fisheries. Our private fishing charters are geared toward anglers of all ages and experience levels. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations with a trip they will remember for years to come.
Hey, I'm Captain Bill Willis
- Background
- Captain Bill Willis is an IGFA Certified Captain, and is a member of the Coastal Conservation Association and the Orange Beach Fishing Association, and has fished professionally on the IFA Redfish Tour. Holding a USCG Captain license since 2004, Bill is a native of Pensacola, Florida and has fished the waterways surrounding Perdido Key, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach for over twenty five years. In addition to his local knowledge, he has fished Key West, Marquesas Islands, Sebastians Inlet, Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Apalachicola, Sarasota sound, Indian Pass, Louisiana Marsh, and most lakes and ditches in between. Captain Bill has two boys of his own, and enjoys teaching young anglers how to get the most out of every fishing trip. Bill spends almost everyday on the water following the patterns of this great fishery. Once a general manager for one of the world’s largest retailers, Bill jumped at the opportunity to fulfill his life-long dream of being a full-time fishing guide.
- Techniques
- Our Mission at Lost Bay Guide Service is to provide a safe, courteous, and enjoyable outdoor adventure while adhering to the general fishing regulations and conservation methods of the Gulf Coast fisheries. Our private fishing charters are geared toward anglers of all ages and experience levels. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations with a trip they will remember for years to come.
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Fishing Reports
Absolutely Insane Fishing!!
The last week has been the best Pensacola fishing of the year! More and more Reddish seem to show up each year for the annual spawn. This past week clients have got to experience thousands of Redfish feeding on… Read Full Report →
Best Redfish Season Ever!!
This year's warm temperatures and high salinity from lack of rainfall have loads of bait fish sharing the bay with thousands of hungry Redfish. You can imagine the daily frenzy our clients are seeing with those conditions. Acres of… Read Full Report →
Red Snapper Fall Season Starts 9/2!!!
Book now!!!!The Fall Snapper season starts September 2nd and will be open on Fridays, Saturday's & Sundays during September and October. To ensure availability and make your families memory book soon. If inshore fishing is more your style there… Read Full Report →
Lots of action both inshore and offshore
Recent trips have seen lots of action both inshore and offshore when Mother Nature has acted like a lady. Offshore the story us Red Snapper, Red Snapper, Red Snapper!!! Always my pleasure to watch familys make memorys together. Offshore… Read Full Report →
Red Snapper season approved!!!!!
With us also having a licensed boat just minutes from Gulf Shores in Perdido Key this is huge!! Florida state waters Red Snapper season has been approved! Saturdays and Sundays in May starting May 7. On May 28 the… Read Full Report →
Red Snapper season approved!!!!!
Florida state waters Red Snapper season has been approved! Saturdays and Sundays in May starting May 7. On May 28 the season will open continuously through July 10. The Fall season will be open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in… Read Full Report →
Pensacola fishing is on fire!!!
Joyce and Guy from Illinois got to see what a great fishery we have here in Perdido Key and Pensacola. With Snapper season scheduled to open on weekends starting May 7th the could easily see why so many people… Read Full Report →
Customer Reviews
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Wednesday, July 19, 2017
My husband and I took our 9 year old daughter out for a half day of fishing with Captain Craig. We had a wonderful time and caught lots of fish. The experience is one my daughter will be talking about for many years to come. I would highly recommend this Lost Bay and Captain Craig to anyone looking to book a fishing trip in Pensacola. Thank you for a wonderful time, and we will definitely do it again!
Jessica Brehm recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished July 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, July 17, 2017
This was by far the best guided trip that I have ever been on. Capt Bills years of experience and local knowledge of the water and surrounding area were exceptional. We targeted many species of fish and were successful. I highly recommend Lost Bay Charters if you are looking to go on a guided trip.
Stuart Murray recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished July 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, July 15, 2017
Highly recommend
Mike Ketcher recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished July 2017
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Replied to this review on Sunday, July 16, 2017
Thanks Mike! Hopefully I can get to Oklahoma for some time in the woods or on the water. Best of luck with the lures and I look forward to hearing how they do.
VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, July 10, 2017
Capt. Craig did a fantastic job. We started out a little slow but then got on fish and we caught fish until my son, grandson an I were worn out.
Craig has a very nice boat, well equipped, and he is a super Captain. This was my 13 year old grandson’s first ocean fishing trip and he is now very spoiled. Ocean like glass, great boat and Capt., caught tons fish several kinds of snapper, King and Spanish Mackerel, and got treated to a wild dolphin show.Roger Ford recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished July 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, July 3, 2017
Had an awesome time!!! Captain Craig and Captain Keith were knowledgable and fun to be around. They gave us an opportunity to make some memories. You aren’t fishing if you’re not fishing with Lost Bay Charters!!! Thanks again guys, see ya next year
Nick Sutton recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished July 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Had a great trip with Captain Craig, he had us on the fish from the first line in the water. We had great weather, and caught a lot of fish.
Thanks Captain Craig, hope to be able to go again sometime.Todd Bates recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Captain Craig went above and beyond, he had some technical difficulties with the boat but he made sure we made it out to the water. Captain Craig did a great job taking care of us and he was very friendly.
Carla Corr recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Sunday, June 25, 2017
We really wanted to catch a mackerel but we were happy just to catch anything. We caught Red Snapper, triggerfish, and few Bonita ruby lip, so it turned out to be a great day fishing. We had a blast!
Chasidy Smith recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, June 17, 2017
Cpt Craig Williams is super well equipped, great 24 ft long boat with all the electronics to spot fishes… He helped greatly my 14y old son, showing him how to pull up the fish. He gave us along the way insights on what we could see from a distance. Very nice person, fun and very knowledge !! Thanks Cpt Craig!! Wonderful memories! the boys were talking about the trip all evening!!
Laurence Car-moebel recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Started off great but a giant storm came in and we had to go back my boys all caught a mackerel so I felt like the trip was a success. captain Craig did a great job with the time we had, he was very concerned with our safety and did a great job getting us back to the dock in one piece. Over all a great trip and I would recommend your charter to all my friends.
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Fred Costin recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, June 10, 2017
It was a great trip with Captain Bill . He had to teach us how to catch saltwater fish and did a great job. We caught our limit on red snapper . Captain Bill was nice and personable .I would recommend him to anyone , we caught fish seen some dolphins and had a good time.
William Salzer recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Friday, June 9, 2017
We drove into Pensacola from Gulf Shores which took about 1/2 hour, but Craig was ready to go. We trolled for a bit and only caught one fish. We then caught 2 red snapper, 1 trigger (had to throw back for size), 1 mackeral, and 1 tuna. Wish we had caught more fish. Craig is definitely a great captain and I would highly recommend charting a trip with him. Hopefully next time we will catch bigger and better fish.
Jason Faries recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, June 5, 2017
We had a good time. Captains Bill and Johnathan were very professional and worked hard to keep us catching fish. The boat and his equipment was all really nice. The only bad thing was the weather. We had an unexpected storm pop up that was not in the forecast. We went into a marina to seek shelter while the storm passed. After it passed we went back to catching fish. We will use Lost Bay again. Hopefully with better weather.
Jason M Nickell recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Wednesday, June 7, 2017
The captain booked us with another captain (Craig). Due to weather we were not able to do the half day off shore and instead did a 4 hr inshore trip. Captain Craig was very personable and very dedicated to giving us the best trip possible. We ended up catching our limit of bonito.
Thomas Duncan recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Thursday, May 25, 2017
Captain Craig was great. My two granddaughters had never been in a boat and had never fished but he took them under his wing and they both caught several fish. He was very patient and very accommodating. We’ll be back.
Pat Palmer recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished May 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Great trip. Excellent boat and equipment. Bill was very knowledgeable and friendly. Was the highlight of our vacation. My wife & I both really enjoyed the trip. Will definitely book again and would highly recommend him to anyone.
George Lowe recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished May 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Sunday, April 9, 2017
Had a wonderful half day fishing experience with Captain Bill. Lots of red snapper catches, good atmosphere and very friendly and helpful captain. Perfectly organised.
Manfred Killian recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished April 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Wednesday, April 5, 2017
We went on an afternoon trip with a couple clients. We had an absolutely amazing time with Capt Bill. We will be back and will book again. Can’t wait to come down in the fall and put a hurting on the bull reds.
Tyler Destefano recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished April 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, April 3, 2017
We just got back from our excursion. There was 2 adults and two 11 year old boys. Captain Bill was awesome! We had a great time. Capt. Bill moved us several times to make sure we were steadily catching fish. He was very helpful and friendly. The boys had a great time. We caught a ton of red snapper. Unfortunately, they aren’t currently in season so we couldn’t keep them but we did catch a couple of other species that we did bring home. Overall, the experience was excellent and I would highly recommend Captain Bill.
Paul Rachiele recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished April 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, April 1, 2017
Absolutely awesome half day trip! Boat was extremely nice! The captain was awesome, extremely helpful and an all around fun guy to go fish with! Caught a boat load of Red Snappers including one pushing 10 pounds. Can’t wait to go back and do it all again! Highly suggest a trip with Captain Bill, great guy and an extremely fun trip!
James Brooks recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished April 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Great time on the water . Very nice boat & equipment. Capt Bill was very friendly , knowledgeable, & helpful ! I couldn’t have asked for a better trip !
Michael Getzendanner recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished March 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Friday, March 17, 2017
Very knowledgeable and seasoned captain. Was impressed with his experience.
William Cervino recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished March 2017
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Replied to this review on Saturday, March 18, 2017
Thanks for the review Bill! I look forward to fishing with you in the Fall.
VERIFIED Went fishing on Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Matt Carl recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished March 2017
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Replied to this review on Saturday, March 18, 2017
Thank you for the review and I am soooo sorry that the bilge pump was not operating properly the morning we were suppose to head out. Your families safety was my first priority and I would never leave the dock without a working bilge to ensure their safety in the event of an emergency. Thanks again and I’m glad you ended up with a successful trip. Enjoy those Sheepshead!
VERIFIED Went fishing on Sunday, February 5, 2017
Could not have been better. Captain Bill is experienced, knowledgeable and professional. He knew right where to find the fish. A very pleasant day on the water with my son.
James Martin recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished February 2017
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Tuesday, December 27, 2016
The fog was thick the morning of the trip which limited our movement and that of the fish. By the time the fog broke and the larger fish started popping, it was time to go back in. We did catch quite a few trout but no keepers.
Jeremy Morrill recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished December 2016
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Went fishing on Friday, December 2, 2016
Another great trip with Captain Bill Willis at Lost Bay Guide Service. I can’t say enough about this man and his knowledge of fishing! While other boats around us were waiting for the reds to surface, Captain Bill was able to put us on the fish using his years of experience and faultless equipment. We had an amazing trip landing these giant bull reds.
Patrice recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished December 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Fishing was slow wind was steady and strong, still able to find supper!! Excellent experience, my son and myself had a great morning fishing and learning about the history of the Orange Beach/Perdido area. Captain Bill has a top self service going here and we will be back next year!!!
Mitch Fox recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished October 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Sunday, October 9, 2016
Captain did a great job, we didn’t catch a lot of fish but Mother Nature was working against us.
Planning another trip in November when the red fish are moving.Wes Brown recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished October 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Great experience! Kids caught plenty of fish and were able to see dolphins. Well worth it!!
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Spotted Sea Trout
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Spanish MackerelCaleb Burnison recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished September 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Friday, July 29, 2016
We went out with Captain Matt and had a great time. We weren’t able to bring anything home, but still learned a lot about the area and the fishing. Matt was very knowledgeable and easy going. Thanks for a great time!
Michael Fant recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished July 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Captain Craig was very nice and did very well at getting us to a hot spot to catch fish. The only disappointment of the trip was the weather, causing us to have to stay in shore instead of going off shore where we could have caught something bigger.
Jamie Johnson recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished July 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Tuesday, July 12, 2016
The boat and equipment were nice and well taken care of. We had to catch bait, which used some of our fishing time, but we agreed to it and my wife and son had fun jigging for cigar minnows. We also had some close dolphin sightings as they like to steal the bait and my family really liked seeing them so that was a plus also. The only things that detracted from having a 100% great experience was coming back in 30 minutes early and running out of steel leaders on the trip. I had the same thing happen on a trip in Key West last year so I actually had a pack of steel in my pocket, but I really don’t feel it was my responsibility to “save the trip” by having extra leaders. You need leaders to catch Kingfish and that is about all that was in season so it was a necessary part of the equipment for that day. We were suppose to be back at the dock by 10:40 AM but were done cleaning fish and on our way back to the condo by 10:40. All in all the trip was good and we caught probably 10 decent size fish; 3 kings, 5 bonita, a red snapper, and a hardtail. If you go book a trip just make sure you time how long it takes to get to the fishing spot and make sure you dont head back earlier than necessary as each hour costs you about $100. This is my family’s second offshore trip (two different guide companies) and both times steel leaders seem to have been in short supply. If you have any knowledge of the type of fish you will be catching then you may want to tuck a pack of leaders in your pocket just in case.
Drew Ramsey recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished July 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Friday, July 8, 2016
First let me say that the captain was a very nice guy. Just seemed to me that when he seen 3 teenage girls, my wife and myself he thought he would just do the minimum. Had a couple other friends down the same day fishing the same waters and the same length trip(4hour) caught the red fish limit-smallest was 20 inches long. I just believe he thought the girls would be satisfied just catching anything, for the amount of money payed for a trip like this I just expected more. I understand it’s fishing but if you’re catching small fish for 30 minutes let’s move on to another spot.
Ken Camp does not recommend Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished July 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, July 11, 2016
Captain Jim was awesome. He work very hard to help us catch fish, moly is he one of the nicest guys I’ve ever met but went out of his way to make us happy. If I get to come back I will request him as my captain again!
David Morgan recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished July 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, July 11, 2016
Capt. Craig Williams was very friendly. Enjoyed the time with him. Was my sons and myself first fishing trip in the bay. We both caught a few fish. Had a lot of hits. It was a good time. The boat was new so this was nice. Would take a trip again.
Norman Hale recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished July 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Captain Jim was very patient with the boys and myself. We had a fantastic experience! He made sure he took us where we could catch fish! We hooked so many and were able to bring a red snapper home for dinner. Best meal of the week!!
David Bolt recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished July 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Sunday, June 12, 2016
Had a great day. we lost the big one but did quite well.
Should plan to bring ziplock bags and to clean the fish before transporting back to the hotel.
only got 1 red snapper but had a blast.Randy Nielson recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Tuesday, June 21, 2016
Captain Jim was able to take us straight to the fish. Didn’t catch anything big, but caught a lot of smaller fish but for an inshore trip it was all we expected it to be. Me and my boys had a good time and felt like Capt Jim really gave it his best effort. Would recommend these guys to anyone.
Trent Jones recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Thursday, June 16, 2016
My trip did not happen. Noone called as expected the night before. I called Captain Bill’s number at 8PM the night before and found that the guide who was supposed to take me, my son’s and grandsons was unavailable. I was offered an unsatisfactory replacement which I refused. I expect my deposit to be refunded. This has been a major disappointment!
Eldon Mcclain does not recommend Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Thursday, June 16, 2016
We postponed our trip and moved it to the next evening because of strong winds. I appreciate Captain Craig’s honesty and concern for our safety. After rescheduling for the next day, our evening trip had to be cut short due to a severe thunderstorm. Captain Craig gave us the option of going out or cancelling due to the forecast. We chose to go out and enjoy the limited time. Captain Craig put us on fish immediately and the action was fast and furious with red snapper. Even though the storm shortened our trip, my family and I had a great time. Captain Craig was great at explaining what to do to my son and daughter. We had a great experience and plan to catch up with Captain Craig next year. His boat and equipment is top notch.
I will call again for a trip with Captain Craig.Steve Cunningham recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Friday, June 10, 2016
Capt. Craig was great. He discussed options with my daughter and me and then went to work putting us on the fish! We caught Red Snapper, Amberjack, and King Mackerel, all real rod benders! Capt. Craig was quick to adjust technique(s) to match what the fish wanted. We fished near other boats but were the only boat landing fish. Capt. Craig kept the boat on the fish and the hooks baited. All we had to do was catch fish. Can’t say enough about Capt. Craig #goodguy!
Doug Farris recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, June 4, 2016
Caught only about a dozen 6” long red snappers on this 3 hour trip so kids were very disappointed. Was expecting larger fish based on all the great photos. Guide was friendly and helpful to the kids and boat was new. Can’t blame him for the tiny fish :( -see photo- however, it was a lot of money for fish the size we could have caught in a pond.
Janice Greeno recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Wednesday, May 25, 2016
We had three grandsons on the boat and everything from catching the bait, seeing Dolphins, a good sized bull shark, and catching king mackerel and Amberjacks was a great experience for the adults, “Papa”, and grandkids alike. Matt was great! Thanks so much!
Curtis Cheesman recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished May 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, May 30, 2016
We had a great time. Took us out to his hot spot, he knew his stuff and did his best to keep us busy all day! Super nice boats also you won’t be disappointed for the price! Thanks Craig!
George H Wilsey recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished May 2016
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Went fishing on Thursday, May 19, 2016
Two really wonderful days fishing with Capt Bill ! Did inland one day and a day of deep sea the next. What can I say we caught fish! Capt Bills knowledge of the area and where to fish was an immense benefit that made for a great experience and he made it fun !.
Already working on plans for another trip !Rickey Hodges recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished May 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, May 21, 2016
It was a great trip. We really enjoyed the trip and the captain was great. Looking forward to eating what we caught. I would recommend this charter to anyone. We could not have had a better trip.
Sharon Pearson recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished May 2016
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Went fishing on Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Week long trip with two days guided fishing with Lost Bay Guide Service. Day one Inland: Weather was sketchy but we pressed on. Fish were temperamental but that’s why we hired the guide and did it pay off. Ran to several spots catching different fish (blue, trout, ect.) looking for “The One” and found it late morning. After a 40 minutes fight landed a beautiful Jack Crevalle thanks to the persistence and knowledge of our guide! Day two Deep Sea: Weather still not wanting to cooperate but headed out to a wreck for the type of fun you can only have deep sea fishing. Beat the bait barge out so caught our own and headed to the site. Fishing was insane and the freezer if full! Amber Jack, Red Snapper, Trigger, and others, they would not stop. Had the kind of trip that will produce stories for years to come. Thanks for the great experience Capt. Bill with Lost Bay Guide Service! Job well done.
John Patterson recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished May 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Tuesday, May 10, 2016
My son Tyler & I were scheduled to go out with Capt. Bill on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. I talked to Bill on Monday night & the weather was supposed to be really rough. He had an opening on Wednesday, so we rescheduled. Ty & I met him at 7:00am & off we went. Unfortunately, the fish were not biting-anywhere!. We must have gone to at least 8-9 different spots, where Bill said they always catch fish! We each caught 1 fish, but it certainly wasn’t what I was hoping for. We did go over to where all the dolphins were hanging out & saw tons of them. It was really fun to get that close to those amazing mammals. It was beautiful out on the water & we had a great time, but just didn’t catch many fish. Capt. Bill is a great guy, knows the area well & I would go out with him again in a heartbeat if we ever get the chance….I think he was more disappointed in the lack of fish than we were!
Lynn Wano recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished May 2016
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Replied to this review on Friday, May 20, 2016
Lynn
Thanks for the review!! I sure hope you and Tyler can make it down for a redemption trip. I has a blast spending the morning with yall and look forward to seeing you again. Like I told you when we parted “I will make good on my guarantee for your next trip”. Take care and stay in touch!!
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, May 16, 2016
Weather was windy and couldn’t go offshore so we switched to an inshore excursion. Captain was on his phone a lot and had trouble steering the boat around the docks. We hooked a good redfish but that was the only highlight of the trip. Price did not reflect the experience and we pretty much had a boat ride with less than expected fishing pleasure.
Brian Castillo does not recommend Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished May 2016
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Replied to this review on Friday, May 20, 2016
Brian
I would like to first apologize that your fishing experience ended up with less action than both of us had anticipated. No one on the boat wants you to catch big fish or a bunch of fish more than the Captain. We can’t provide for our family’s and make a living taking everyone fishing once. When it comes to fishing, our success rate is very high but we dont always fill the cooler. Captain Craig had three trips the day of your charter and two of them went well. So many factors including moon phase, tides, barometer movement and of course the ol’ we’re just not hungry right now can make things tricky. Even though all of those things are out of our control we are the only guide service i know of in this part of the coast that advertises “You’ll catch fish or your next trip is free”. Our business has been built on exceeding the clients expectation. For the amount of anglers you had and the amount of time you were on the water, harvesting 1 Redfish and 4 Mangrove Snapper doesn’t meet my threshold of “Catching Fish”. If you are ever in the area again we would love another opportunity to show you what a great fishery we have. The next trip is “Free”. If you decide not to give us another opportunity under better conditions, I would understand. If you do decide to reschedule please give me as much notice as possible to ensure availabilty.
Capt Bill Willis
VERIFIED Went fishing on Monday, May 9, 2016
This is one of the better fishing experiences my son and I have had. This was intended to be inshore, but we didn’t get much inshore. The captain took us a short distance off shore and we caught some nice ones. It was a beautiful day and we covered a lot of ground in a very fast boat.
John Torbert recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished May 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Thursday, May 5, 2016
This was a first time experience for my boyfriend and myself. Capt craig was absolutly amazing!! We caught SO MANY fish, got to see, feed, and even touch some dolphins. He really made this experience special for us and we will be coming back to see him very soon and bringing the family with!!
Courtney Moore recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished May 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Sunday, April 24, 2016
The trip was for my husbands 46th birthday and it was the best trip he also ever had , the captain was absolutely the best , very knowledgeable, fun to fish with and professional service too. We will definitely book again with this captain and we will recommend Lost Bay Charters to everyone we know.
Thank you son much Lost Bay Charters for the memorable Birthday experience ever….
Chad and vicki mauldinChad Mauldin recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished April 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Thursday, April 7, 2016
Weather caused us to change dates of our excursion. Captain Bill was kind enough to set us up with Captain Doug as he had bookings on the rescheduled date. Captain Doug was wonderful. He had modern equipment and great knowledge of the area. The weather effected the catch. We had a few keepers and some out of season snapper we had to throw back but everyone enjoyed the day. We would book through Captain Bill again as we appreciated his honesty. He could have just taken us out on the bad weather day just to save the charter but he put us first instead.
Bill Herder recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished April 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Saturday, April 2, 2016
We took our son fishing who was stationed at NAS Pensicola and had a great time with Capt. Craig. Would have loved it if the weather had cooperated and been able to get off shore but that wasn’t in the cards. Still enjoyed the fishing inshore and they adjusted the price accordingly for type of fishing we were able to do. My son even caught an unexpected Redfish that put up a great fight. I would use Lost Bay if ever in the area again.
Chuck Adam recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished April 2016
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VERIFIED Went fishing on Thursday, March 31, 2016
Capt Craig got us on fish on a very windy day with challenging conditions. His boat is equipped to hold on good fishing spots. He was patient with our 8 year-old grandson and make sure he had fun . . . he caught lots of fish and had a blast. I could not have been more pleased. I am a lifelong fisherman and I have hired many charters. I recommend Lost Bay without reservation.
Jerry Maze recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished March 2016
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Went fishing on Tuesday, March 29, 2016
My family fished with Capt. Bill for two days. The wind was tough both days. Bill did everything he could to make sure we caught fish. I have plenty of meat for the freezer. I will make sure I fish with lost bay again. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to have a good trip. Also Capt. Bill was good with my child and making sure he was fishing.
Richard recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished March 2016
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Went fishing on Friday, March 25, 2016
The day was drab and a little chilly, But captain BILL took us to a spot where the fish were biting.
We got into some nice Sheepshead and we had a great time.
My son in law also caught a nice Grouper, witch we had to release, it was not in season yet.Kenneth recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished March 2016
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Went fishing on Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Our morning with Captain Bill was the highlight of our Spring Break week with our grandkids! He had us up early to “get to the fishing hole at the right time” but it was well worth it! Our baits hit the water and the fish hit our baits! My wife was the first to land a sheetshead. That set the standard! Captain Bill paid great attention to the kids, making sure they each caught a fish to start their morning right! He is very good with kids, patient, encouraging, and interactive. After several successful landings, we set out in search of other fish. The journey hooked us up with a pod of dolphins, which thrilled our grandson. Captain Bill is very knowledgeable about the waters, the surrounding area (such as the Naval Air Station as we watched the jets come and go!), and items of interest. At one point, he showed us a sunken shrimp boat on his sonar, a fascinating thing to “figure out” under the water! We continued to search for, find and catch fish. It was a wonderful way to spend 4 hours and worth every penny! If you want a great time AND catch some fish, “Hook up with Captain Bill!”
Tom recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished March 2016
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Went fishing on Wednesday, March 16, 2016
WOW! What a BEAUTIFUL DAY. Good friends and Good fishing. Well the Sheephead are biting and we enjoyed catching them. Now comes the rest of the fun….....eating them. As usual Capt. Bill Willis put us on the fish again. He seems always to know when and where we need to be to get on the fish. We will be going again soon with Capt. Bill and I can’t wait. Steve Hammer, Oregon, IL.
Steve Hammer recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished March 2016
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Went fishing on Monday, March 14, 2016
Great planning for the trip, talked to the Captian a couple weeks ahead of trip. He called me back every time he said he would, that has not been the norm in the past with other charters. They did everything they said they would and knew where the fish were. Thanks Captains for a great fishing trip!! Hope to do it again soon..
Allan recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished March 2016
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Went fishing on Saturday, February 13, 2016
Well Captian Bill ,did it again . He spotted the redfish and away we went. No sooner than our lines were in the water we had fish on.What a great time it was. I have fish with Captian Bill for two years now . I have never been disappointed.Not one time have we went out and not caught fish . From redsapper,trout,trigger,redfish to name a few. Thank Captian Bill .
Joyce And Guy recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished February 2016
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Went fishing on Tuesday, December 29, 2015
Wow what a great day. Never seen so many giant reds in one place, they were blowing up all around us. I am glad I got out of the deer woods to get in on some of the most catching action ever. Have seen this stuff on tv but never thought i would experiance it myself. We caught all giants all way over the slot right in pensicola bay. Will be back in spring fishing for sheephead with Capt. Craig can’t wait. Thanks Stacy
Staceys Smith recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished December 2015
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Went fishing on Thursday, December 31, 2015
I decided to book a fishing trip for my best friends husband Stacey Smith on fishing booker who is an avid saltwater fisherman. They were vacationing in Pensacola. He chartered with Capt Craig Williams from Lost bay guide service and had a great time and caught some really nice fish! Thanks to Capt Craig for the great trip!
Dyene Morgan recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished December 2015
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Went fishing on Monday, October 19, 2015
My daughter asked me to take her fishing and I said no problem, fishing is what I do best! She said no dad I want to actually catch fish not just float around getting sunburned. I was reluctant to hire a guide because I felt I could do as much or more than they could and do it a lot cheaper. I was told of Capt. Bill by one of my buddies who fished with him earlier in the year. He said Capt. Bill was worth every penny! So I called Lost Bay Guide service and set up a trip. To be totally honest, I can’t remember the last time I had that much fun fishing! Capt. Bill is a professional fun charismatic person who showed knowledge and skill from the time we left the dock to actually catching fish. The first place we stopped didn’t produce fish so Capt. Bill said hold on to your brain bucket (hat) we’re going to run up the bay to a little honey hole I know of. As my daughter and I threw our bait out both of us hooked up at the same time! Just about every cast was a fish on! I have a memory with my daughter that will last the rest of my life and I owe a big thank you to Capt. Bill for making that happen. If you fish with Capt. Bill be prepared to laugh, catch fish and make memories! My daughter asked me if we could make this an annual event, I said you took the words right out of my mouth! I can’t wait till the next trip!
Ashley Josey recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished October 2015
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Went fishing on Monday, January 25, 2016
We had the air conditioning turned up on the trip out to the bridge. In other words it was a cool morning, but when we got there and the fish started biting, but heat was on. It got even warmer when the Reds started biting. Our fishing went from eating to sport in a hurry. The three of us had a good time and the pictures say it all.
Thanks Capt Bill
LorenLoren Due recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished January 2016
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Replied to this review on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Loren thanks for the kind words and I look forward to fishing with you again. Thank you for choosing Lost Bay and allowing me to be part of yalls memories.
Went fishing on Monday, January 25, 2016
I’ve been fishing with Capt. Bill Willis for over 5 years! And as you might guess, there’s a reason. FISH!
It’s always enjoyable but no matter the weather, he always seems to find the fish. Our trip yesterday was no exception. While catching white trout for eating, Capt. Bill saw a RED FISH RISE on the water and away we went! All 3 of us in the boat hooked up, and we each landed a nice “BULL RED”. We did that twice more, the last time just as we were headed home. That’s why I have always, and will continue to fish with, Capt. Bill Willis. Thanks, Bill its always a blast!!! Steve Hammer, Oregon, IL.Steve Hammer recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished January 2016
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Replied to this review on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Steve thanks for the kind words but i assure you the pleasure is all mine. You and your friends are always a joy to spend the day with making memories.
Went fishing on Saturday, November 28, 2015
I purchased a trip for my son and and his Father-n-law this Fall as a Christmas gift. They had an absolute blast and caught fish from start to finish. Highly recommend lost bay guide service and look forward to going myself next time.
Jim Zorn recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished November 2015
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Replied to this review on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Jim THANK YOU for choosing Lost Bay and I hope next time you can join the group!
Went fishing on Friday, July 3, 2015
Bill an his crew were nothing short of respectful, professional, an knowledgeable. My family an I had the trip of our lives, which we will never forget.
Chris Welch recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished July 2015
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Replied to this review on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Yes memories indeed!! I look forward to fishing with you again. Thanks for the great review and I cant wait to see yall again soon.
Went fishing on Thursday, November 26, 2015
My boyfriend, his Dad, and I went fishing with captain Bill last year. The trip overall was AMAZING! We caught SO many redfish. It was freezing cold that weekend, but we had such a good time, the weather didn’t matter. We also caught some trout that we brought home and had a fish fry with. Captain Bill is such a funny guy with a great sense of humor. Not only will he put you on fish, he’ll keep you laughing. If you love fishing, give captain Bill at Lost Bay guide service in Pensacola FL. I can’t wait to go on another fishing adventure with him!
Misty Carver recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished November 2015
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Replied to this review on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Misty thanks for the great review and I look forward to seeing you next trip. We missed having you on the last one!!
Went fishing on Friday, December 18, 2015
This was my second charter with Captain Bill Willis. I cannot say enough good things about the experience, the quality of the boat (and the gear), and most importantly the expertise Captain Bill has fishing in the panhandle. Bill is a true southern gentleman and makes everyone feel comfortable and fired up about the next cast. As with my first trip, we went searching for schooling bull redfish. After a few runs across Pensacola bay (which were fun as we were cruising at top speed) we spotted seagulls circling an area which we raced to. Sure enough they had found the reds for us. If you haven’t fished in a school of feeding red fish, you have missed an exciting experience. It is almost impossible to not land a bull red. I cannot wait until I return for my 3rd charter with Bill. I certainly would recommend using Lost Bay Guide Service for your next charter.
Perry Crowell recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished December 2015
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Replied to this review on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Perry THANK YOU for choosing Lost Bay and I appreciate the kind words. See you soon my friend!!
Went fishing on Saturday, June 6, 2015
We have fished with Captain Bill Willis several times. Each trip has been more memorable than the last. Captain Bill kept us entertained and on the fish the whole trip. He did an awesome job teaching my 11 year old about different species of fish and the differences in the tackle we used. I would recommend a trip with Captain Bill to anyone. You will not be disappointed.
Angela Brown recommends Lost Bay Fishing-No Catch No Pay!!Fished June 2015
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Replied to this review on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Angela THANK YOU for the great review!!
Went fishing on Wednesday, November 4, 2015
I had a great time fishing.Bill knew where the fish were at and kept the action going at all times.The boat and equipment is first class. Bill will work hard to keep you happy and entertained the whole trip. If you are looking for a adventure and good a good time you want go wrong with Captain Bill Willis of Lost Bay Guide Service. Tom Brooks
Tom Brooks recommends Lost Bay Charters-No Catch No Pay!!Fished November 2015
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Replied to this review on Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Tom as always it was my pleasure to spend the day on the water with you.
Went fishing on Tuesday, December 29, 2015
We were vacationing in Orange Beach and decided to try and charter a fishing trip for Bull Reds (despite it not being the season). Captain Bill was booked so he set us up with Captain Craig, who was very easy to work with. We met at a local dock and after a 30 minute boat ride we were quickly catching some speckled sea trout on Gulp shrimp and then hooked something BIG! Capt.Craig knew right away I had hooked a Big Bull Red. I handed the rod to my 13 year old son and he battled the huge fish on light tackle for several minutes. During one of the many, long, drag ripping runs, the Big Bull got the line tangled in the trolling motor. Capt. Craig and his trusty assistant Stacy were able to free the line and the fight was back on! A few minutes later Capt. Craig was able to land the 37” Bull Red. At that time it was the largest fish my son had caught. Little did we know, that was very soon to change. Capt Craig started scanning the water and saw the reds churning the surface a short distance away. For the next 2 hours it was UNBELIEVABLE! We were able to catch and release a total of 15 huge Bull Reds! The largest was a 40” Giant fish! We have been on many fishing trips and this was truly the best time ever! We look forward to fishing with Capt. Craig again - next time for tarpon and sharks!