Charter Operator
Lost Bay Guide Service

Member since December 2015 Orange Beach, United States
Background
Captain Bill Willis is an IGFA Certified Captain, 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, Sebastian 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 every day 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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Orange Beach, United States
Background
Captain Bill Willis is an IGFA Certified Captain, 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, Sebastian 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 every day 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.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(306 reviews)
Orange Beach
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(613 reviews)
Gulf Shores
 8 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(71 reviews)
Perdido Key
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 990 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (854)
Spring Break Trip
with not the best conditions, our guide still let us to them!
with not the best conditions, our guide still let us to them!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
87%
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Mary T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain who knows the fish!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€” Inshore (AM) on November 23, 2025
We had a great day with Jake and Logan. Jake knows how to ask the best questions to find out what we wanted, which for us was...
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Keri S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great first experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€” Shark Trip on October 15, 2025
We had a great first-time fishing trip with Captain Jonathan and Bobby! My 13-year-old wanted to catch a shark, and they made...
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Justin W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Fishing

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip โ€” Offshore (AM) on March 21, 2026
Captain Clay and Gabe were great.ย  They were ready and right on time to start.ย  Fished on 3/21, did a 5 hr offshore/inshore...
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David G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

This was a great trip with a great captain

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore on March 15, 2026
Captain Jake was the best captain. He was very knowledgeable and willing to help everyone out with their poles and lines. He...
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Craig D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Impressive

VERIFIED   NEW  4HourTrip Catch Fish Guarantee on March 11, 2026
In the first 30 seconds of my first cast I had a big red fish on my line. So big I couldnโ€™t keep. And on my second cast I...
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