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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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(292 reviews)
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Orange Beach
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(598 reviews)
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Gulf Shores
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(64 reviews)
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Perdido Key
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $550

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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Angler rating
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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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Corey
Atlanta, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Spring break 2016

6 Hour Inshore Catch Fish Guarantee on March 14, 2016
Captain Bill was great!! Great with the kids and can find fish. Looking forward to booking our next trip.
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Todd C.
Winder, GA
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6Hour Offshore Catch Fish Guarantee on July 21, 2020
Had scheduled a half day trip. Crew showed up late for the start. Captain changed to three hour trip. Actually fished about...
Todd C. does not recommend Lost Bay Guide Service "Catch Fish Guarantee"
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Joseph B.
Winder, Georgia
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Poor
1.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on March 10, 2020
Today was not good. We should have never had to bait our own lines, (I felt like I was the guide constantly baiting my families...
Joseph B. does not recommend Lost Bay Guide Service "Catch Fish Guarantee"
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Suzan B.
Brownstown Charter Townsh, MI
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Bill

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on June 20, 2018
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Jason J.
Alabaster, AL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on May 30, 2018
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