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.
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My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(292 reviews)
Angler's choice
Orange Beach
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(599 reviews)
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Gulf Shores
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(64 reviews)
Angler's choice
Perdido Key
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 955 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (809)
Fishing with Bill
Slow day in August but fun
Slow day in August but fun
+806
Angler rating
832
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
87%
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Brian C.
Franklinton, Louisiana
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Lost experience.

VERIFIED   5Hour Offshore Catch Fish Guarantee on May 16, 2016
Weather was windy and couldnโ€™t go offshore so we switched to an inshore excursion. Captain was on his phone a lot and had...
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Eric L.
Dickson, TN
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Beat The Heat -Catch Fish Guarantee on July 25, 2018
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Steven A.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 17, 2020
The charter operator canceled 10 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Ron R.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Half day gulf fishing trip

VERIFIED   4HourTrip (AM) Catch Fish Guarantee on June 7, 2016
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Michael G.
Pensacola, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

January 1, 1970
Michael G. recommends Lost Bay Guide Service "Catch Fish Guarantee"
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