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
(291 reviews)
Angler's choice
Orange Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(594 reviews)
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Gulf Shores
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(64 reviews)
Angler's choice
Perdido Key
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 949 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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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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Edward W.
Madison, MS
Poor
1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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Poor
1.0 / 5
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Poor
1.0 / 5
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Not acceptable captain Bill!!!!!
Edward W. does not recommend Lost Bay Guide Service "Catch Fish Guarantee"
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Mike J.
Bremer, IA
Poor
1.0 / 5
Experience:
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1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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Poor
1.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on March 16, 2023
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Chapman B.
Corinth, MS
Poor
1.0 / 5
Experience:
Poor
1.0 / 5
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Poor
1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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Fishing with Bill

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Offshore on July 31, 2021
Never gave us address and has not texted back since June 13th luckily I only payed the deposit, spoke to marina he runs out...
Chapman B. does not recommend Lost Bay Charters "Catch Fish Guarantee"
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Kevin R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   April 8, 2021
The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Jason B.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 19, 2020
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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