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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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4.8 / 5
(242 reviews)
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Orange Beach
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4.8 / 5
(491 reviews)
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Gulf Shores
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Excellent
4.6 / 5
(40 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 773 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Catch lots of fish
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Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
84%
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Brandon H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   5Hour Offshore Catch Fish Guarantee on March 14, 2024
CPT Clay put us on some fish from the beginning.ย  Started off catching some bait fish and some Vermilion Snapper and a Trigger...
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Madeleine M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Just fun , learning friendly easy, knowledgeable

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore on November 18, 2023
Captain Noah was awesome he walked through every step of fishing and different techniques where to go what to do what not to...
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Rhonda W.
Shannon, MS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half a day trip with Captain Clay

VERIFIED   5Hour Offshore Catch Fish Guarantee on September 15, 2023
Fishing was tough this morning. Fish werenโ€™t biting. Captain Clay took us to quite a few places, the dolphins were everywhere....
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Evan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Bill

VERIFIED   SHARK TRIP on August 7, 2023
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Mark L.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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6 hr trip with Cpt. Noah

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (AM) on July 19, 2023
I had a great time on the water with Cpt. Noah! Very knowledgeable and professional, but most importantly, you can honestly...
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