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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
(291 reviews)
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Orange Beach
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(597 reviews)
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Gulf Shores
 2 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
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 952 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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Matthew P.
Kenner, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Wife's first saltwater fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on June 11, 2016
Matthew P. recommends Lost Bay Guide Service "Catch Fish Guarantee"
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Thomas B.
Franklinton, Louisiana
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Cobia trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on May 9, 2016
We didnโ€™t see any cobia but did catch fish to eat and take pic with all in all was a good time fishing
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Chris W.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trip of a lifetime

6 Hour Inshore Catch Fish Guarantee on July 3, 2015
Bill an his crew were nothing short of respectful, professional, an knowledgeable.ย  My family an I had the trip of our lives,...
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Robert H.
Mobile, Alabama
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Mike

VERIFIED   4HourTrip (AM) Catch Fish Guarantee on May 19, 2017
EVERYTHING WAS FINE, EXCEPT, WE DID NOT CATCH THE TROUT WE WERE TRYING FOR. IT WAS WINDY, AND A LITTLE ROUGH WATER.
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Jeff N.
Sugar Grove, Illinois
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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September 24 2016 trip

VERIFIED   Beat The Heat -Catch Fish Guarantee on September 26, 2016
Slow day fishing still had a great time capt bill did a great job
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