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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.
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(292 reviews)
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Orange Beach
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4.8 / 5
(598 reviews)
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Gulf Shores
 3 bookings in the past week.
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4.7 / 5
(64 reviews)
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Perdido Key
 Last booking: 18 hours ago
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Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 954 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (808)
Slow day in August but fun
Slow day in August but fun
Slow day in August but fun
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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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Doug M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

In-shore day 1

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on May 2, 2025
It was a rough day but Captain Jake kept working hard to find the fish. Once he found them we had a great time catching reds,...
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Brock 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 Clay was a perfect fit for our family.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on March 26, 2025
Captain Clay was professional, highly experienced, pleasant, likeable, attentive, energetic and made sure all of us - my wife,...
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Cale J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent Time With My Two Sons

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on July 22, 2025
Went out in the gulf with Captain Jake with my 14 and 9 year old.ย  Had a great time!ย  Jake worked his tail off to put us...
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Robert W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Mackerel were on point today!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore on June 11, 2025
Filled the bucket with mackerel - and grilled them that night. Captain Clay found several spots, and we came up with something...
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Jenny U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on March 25, 2025
Had a great time! Jake was our captain and made sure we caught fish. Sheepshead and mangrove were biting! We had enough fish...
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