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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
(302 reviews)
Angler's choice
Orange Beach
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(608 reviews)
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Gulf Shores
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(70 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 980 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (844)
Great captain who knows the fish!
Great captain who knows the fish!
Fishing with Bill
+841
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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Dan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on October 12, 2025
I had a great time! Captain Johnathan and Mate Bobby were outstanding. I wanted to catch fish and learn about inshore fishing...
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WILLIAM L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Familiar but Different

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on May 24, 2025
Going into the trip me and my son did not know what to expect, meeting the guider was amazing. They made us feel welcomed showing...
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Rhonda A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing fishing trip with Jake

VERIFIED   4HourTrip (PM) Catch Fish Guarantee on September 4, 2025
Had an unforgettable day on the water with Jake! He put us right on the fishโ€”landed two beautiful redfish and even reeled...
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Greg H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Jake

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore on July 15, 2025
Jake was knowledgeable, smart, accommodating, and over all super cool and nice. Weโ€™ve been fishing on charters off the emerald...
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Joey W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience.

VERIFIED   4HourTrip (AM) Catch Fish Guarantee on June 25, 2025
We caught some awesome Spotted Seatrout in a Lagoonโ€”a great experience by itself. But we also enjoyed the boating experience...
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