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Bill Willis

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Captain Bill is a native of Pensacola and has fished the waterways surrounding Perdido Key and Orange Beach for over twenty five years. In addition to local knowledge he has fished Key West, Marquesas Islands, Sebastians Inlet, Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Apalachicola, Sarasota sound, Indian Pass, Louisiana Marsh and most lakes and ditches in between. Bill and his wife Monica are both licensed Captains and share a passion for the outdoors. With two boys of his own, Bill enjoys teaching young anglers how to get the most out of every trip on the water.

With a successful career as General Manager for the world’s largest retailer he jumped at the opportunity to fulfill a life long dream of being a full-time guide. He is a IGFA Certified Captain, Member of the Coastal Conservation Association, Member of the Orange Beach Fishing Association and fishes professionally on the IFA Redfish Tour. Holding a USCG Captain license since 2004 Captain Bill spends most everyday on the water following the patterns of this great fishery.

“You only live once, but if you do it...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Bill Willis

Bill Willis

Outfitter
Captain Bill is a native of Pensacola and has fished the waterways surrounding Perdido Key and Orange Beach for over twenty five years. In addition to local knowledge he has fished Key West, Marquesas Islands, Sebastians Inlet, Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Apalachicola, Sarasota sound, Indian Pass, Louisiana Marsh and most lakes and ditches in between. Bill and his wife Monica are both licensed Captains and share a passion for the outdoors. With two boys of his own, Bill enjoys teaching young anglers how to get the most out of every trip on the water.

With a successful career as General Manager for the world’s largest retailer he jumped at the opportunity to fulfill a life long dream of being a full-time guide. He is a IGFA Certified Captain, Member of the Coastal Conservation Association, Member of the Orange Beach Fishing Association and fishes professionally on the IFA Redfish Tour. Holding a USCG Captain license since 2004 Captain Bill spends most everyday on the water following the patterns of this great fishery.

“You only live once, but if you do it
right once is enough.”
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Crawfish
What’s your favorite band?
Alabama
What’s your favorite movie?
John Q

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Shark
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Crawfish
What’s your favorite band?
Alabama
What’s your favorite movie?
John Q
What’s your favorite sports team?
Troy Trojans
What’s your drink of choice?
Unsweetened tea
What was your last halloween costume?
Charter Captain
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Big buck
How did you get started guiding?
Lived in and fished the area my entire life.
What makes you different from other guides?
We offer the areas only Catch Fish Guarantee.
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Recent Reviews of Lost Bay Guide Service

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Tanner

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Our captain Johnathan was awesome! Great experience and caught some cool fish! Will definitely be back!

Tanner

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Our captain Johnathan was awesome! Great experience and caught some cool fish! Will definitely be back!
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Jackie

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Captain Jake put us on the fish. I had multiple opportunities for big fish. Maybe I'll get them next time. It was worth it. Jackie.

Jackie

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Captain Jake put us on the fish. I had multiple opportunities for big fish. Maybe I'll get them next time. It was worth it. Jackie.
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Patrick

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We never fished Florida before so we hooked up with Capt. Jake so he could show us around, he was amazing! We started out with lures, did a little jigging and finished with some live bait. He knows every hole and structure in the bay. We caught redfish, sea trout, mangrove, snapper and king mackerel. Can’t wait for the next vacation, will definitely be calling him again. I would recommend him to anyone that’s looking...

Patrick

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We never fished Florida before so we hooked up with Capt. Jake so he could show us around, he was amazing! We started out with lures, did a little jigging and finished with some live bait. He knows every hole and structure in the bay. We caught redfish, sea trout, mangrove, snapper and king mackerel. Can’t wait for the next vacation, will definitely be calling him again. I would recommend him to anyone that’s looking for an exciting day on the water.
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Thomas

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Bill hooked us up with Captain Clay. Three guys looking for redfish with fly rod and lures. Got one huge school of redfish and all three hooked up and boated three nice fish. Bumch of other species and got some fish for dinner. Captain Clay was great guide and would book him again

Thomas

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Bill hooked us up with Captain Clay. Three guys looking for redfish with fly rod and lures. Got one huge school of redfish and all three hooked up and boated three nice fish. Bumch of other species and got some fish for dinner. Captain Clay was great guide and would book him again
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Shawn

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Jonathan was awesome he knows all the spots we had a great time definitely would use him and this service again.

Shawn

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Jonathan was awesome he knows all the spots we had a great time definitely would use him and this service again.
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