I can’t say enough good things about captain Billy and our fishing trip!  I’m an avid fisherman and my two boys (2 and 4 years old) are both getting to the age where they also want to participate but still need a lot of oversight.  Our trip with Captain Billy (and his grandson Justin) was the perfect first charter for our boys.  It was a pleasant ride to our fishing spot, where we saw alligators, birds, and tarpon rolling. When we got to the spot we were fishing, it was a constant bite.  Captain Billy and Justin were so kind and patient with our boys. We caught snook, redfish, mangrove snapper, and a few catfish, and our boys loved every second of it.  It takes a special person to lead a charter with little kids and Captain Billy was the perfect person for it!  Thanks so much for all of the memories, our boys can’t stop talking about it!  When we come back to visit Naples, we’ll most certainly be back!

We had a fantastic fishing and shelling trip with Captain Billy! He and his first mate were knowledgeable, friendly, prompt, and extremely accommodating. They made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable, especially for our 3-year-old daughter. They went out of their way to show her the fun of fishing, helping her catch fish and pointing out all kinds of wildlife along the way. We caught a bunch of fish, found some amazing sea shells, and made memories that we’ll treasure. I highly recommend Captain Billy for families and anyone looking for a fun, professional, and memorable day on the water!

Capt. Billy was awesome with our four kids.  From the moment the trip started, Capt. Billy was patient, thoughtful, and made our fishing charter full of great memories.  Even as someone who doesn’t fish (but whose kids have enjoyed it on a lake back home), the experience of fishing around the Gulf canals will be a family memory for a long time.  Everyone caught multiple fish, Capt. Billy was super attentive and helped get us into a good flow of baiting hooks, helping cast, and stopping for pictures after a catch.  While I didn’t know what to expect going in (as having four kids 10 & under on a boat is unpredictable), the smiles and excitement of everyone afterward made it a great outing.  Everyone said give Capt. Billy 10 stars!

We had a great time!  The extended trip is worth it!  We caught different kinds of fish, saw an alligator, dolphins, and a small shark. We also picked some beautiful shells off of one of the islands!  Captain Billy and his first mate were so nice and taught my kids a lot about the area and how to fish!  My kids had a blast and want to go again the next time we visit Naples!  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The telltale sign of a great time is when your children ask repeated to go again immediately after the experience which mine have done for two days straight now.

Captain Billy and first mate Justin were calm, cool, and collected. Their demeanor was perfect for little kids. My sons (6 and 4) listened to their instructions and caught a ton of fish. By the end of the trip my oldest was baiting the live shrimp, casting and catching by himself. Nothing but smiles from ear to ear. We cannot wait to book our next adventure.