Lost Bay Guide Service

Perdido Key, Florida
Offshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"

About Your Guide

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Bill Willis

Certified Damn Good Guide
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Outfitter
Instructional
Comfortable
Beginner Oriented
Laid-back
Talkative
Quantity
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

Certified Damn Good Guide
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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Lost Bay Guide Service Trips

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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Flats Fishing in Pensacola

Inshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"

100% (2)
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $550
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Pensacola

Offshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"

100% (2)
24 ft 1 - 8 People From $800

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Recent Reviews of Lost Bay Guide Service

5.0
based on 2 reviews

Thomas

Verified Review

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

Verified Review

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

Verified Review

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

Shawn

Verified Review

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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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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Amberjack
Good
Good
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Great
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Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Blacktip Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Bull Shark
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Cero Mackerel
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Cobia
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Flounder
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Gag Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Mangrove Snapper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Red Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Redfish
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Triggerfish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Not Ideal
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Fly Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Topwater Fishing

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Flats
Inshore
Nearshore

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Inshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"
February 11th, 2024
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Inshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"
February 11th, 2024
Pensacola, Florida
Inshore "Catch Fish Guarantee"
February 11th, 2024
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Pensacola, Florida
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