Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Get out there and get after some of Florida's best inshore fishing with Captain Billy, a highly experienced tournament angler and top-tier guide! You'll explore a range of fish habitats, including oyster bars, ledges, sunken structure, and flats, hunting for champion Redfish, Speckled Seatrout, Snook, Flounder, Jacks, Snapper and more that lurk in the waters around Ormond Beach. It will Depend on the season, weather, and your preferences.

On the morning of the trip, you'll head out aboard his custom 21' Avid FST bay boat—perfect for this type of fishing and with a proven track record. It's equipped with a 150 HP Yamaha, and she gets up to a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Captain Billy will bring everything necessary for a blue-ribbon fishing experience, including rods, reels, tackle, bait, and most importantly, his expertise catching prizewinners. To maximize your experience on the water, make sure to remember a pair of Polarized Sunglasses, a Hat, Weather-Appropriate Clothing, and Sunscreen.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 Hours
1 Person	$399.00
2 People	$449.00
3 People	$499.00
4 People	$549.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Billy P.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Adventurous

Expert Oriented

About Your Guide

Billy P.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

Captain Billy grew up fishing and shrimping the rich waters around Daytona Beach, FL, with his grandfather, and has maintained his passion for fishing to the present day. With almost 40 years on the water and almost 20 years guiding as well as a seasoned tournament angler on Power Pole Pro Redfish Series whose expertise and friendliness make him an ideal guide for both hardcore fisherman and families with kids. Capt Billy as spent the last thirty years of experience identifying fishing patterns, locating fish, and fine-tuning his tackle and technique. As a light tackle guide and well versed in many types of fish, you can be confident that a charter experience with Captain Billy will be the trip of a lifetime.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Probably a shark but 40lb redfish in the river.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Breakfast

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Probably a shark but 40lb redfish in the river.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Breakfast

What’s your favorite band?

I like all kinds of music.... just depends on my mood

What’s your favorite movie?

Baitshop

What’s your favorite sports team?

Braves

What’s your drink of choice?

Water

How did you get started guiding?

I loved fishing and knew it was the only thing that made since to me

What makes you different from other guides?

I'm outgoing and fun to be on the boat with. Like fishing with a buddy or uncle.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Ormond Beach, Florida

Areas Fished

Halifax River
Tomoka Basin
Smith Creek

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Sizzling Summer Special 5hrs

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Avid FST
Year Built: 2024
Boat Length: 21'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Avid FST
Year Built: 2024
Boat Length: 21'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 150
Number of Engines: 1
Additional Amenities: FFS, GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Ice Box

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore, River, Flats

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 14 days before the trip.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

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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).
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Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Trolling
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Please bring Polarized Sunglasses, Hat, Weather-Appropriate Clothing, I have Sunscreen. Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels, bait & tackle included.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

5.0

based on 11 reviews

Brian

Verified Review

June 24

It was a great time with Capt. Billy. We had a great time. Enjoyed every minute of the trip. Would definitely book with Billy again.

Brian

Verified Review

June 24

It was a great time with Capt. Billy. We had a great time. Enjoyed every minute of the trip. Would definitely book with Billy again.

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Trip: Fantastic Flagler Beach Inshore

John

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March 14

Great 1/2 day fish with the kids. Billy was a beauty and knows the area and how to fish !

John

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March 14

Great 1/2 day fish with the kids. Billy was a beauty and knows the area and how to fish !

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Trip: 3 Hour Beginners and Kids Trip

Matthew

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March 12

Had a great time. Capt. Billy was very knowledgeable of the area. We moved around caught some nice fish. It was a great time for my family and I.

Matthew

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March 12

Had a great time. Capt. Billy was very knowledgeable of the area. We moved around caught some nice fish. It was a great time for my family and I.

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Trip: 3 Hour Beginners and Kids Trip

Howard

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September 17

Great day of fishing Billy really knows his stuff will only fish with him from now on if u want to catch fish go with Billy he will definitely put u on what u want to catch

Howard

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September 17

Great day of fishing Billy really knows his stuff will only fish with him from now on if u want to catch fish go with Billy he will definitely put u on what u want to catch

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Trip: Fantastic Flagler Beach Inshore

Cary

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September 13

Captain Billy was awesome. Great 21 foot boat and able to get into the shallow areas👍…down to earth personality and growing up in the area, really knows the spots to fish👍…we caught Redfish, Snapper, Jacks, and 2 catfish. Price was very reasonable and we would definitely go out with Captain Billy again😊

Cary

Verified Review

September 13

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Dave

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July 28

Great trip in the ICW. Caught a bunch of fish including reds, snook and snapper.

Dave

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July 28

Great trip in the ICW. Caught a bunch of fish including reds, snook and snapper.

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Trip: Fantastic Flagler Beach Inshore

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May 17

Great trip with Capt. Billy! My kids loved it.

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May 17

Great trip with Capt. Billy! My kids loved it.

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Trip: Fantastic Flagler Beach Inshore

Dorothy

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April 1

Billy was a great captain. He was very helpful and attentive. Me and my son had a great time! Definitely an experience to remember!

Dorothy

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April 1

Billy was a great captain. He was very helpful and attentive. Me and my son had a great time! Definitely an experience to remember!

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Trip: 3 Hour Beginners and Kids Trip

Mike

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March 29

Captain Billy was awesome and we enjoyed the morning fishing trip with him!

Mike

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March 29

Captain Billy was awesome and we enjoyed the morning fishing trip with him!

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Trip: Inshore Insanity

Scott

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March 22

Very nice trip . I enjoyed it

Scott

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March 22

Very nice trip . I enjoyed it

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Trip: Flagler Lures Style

Nathan

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February 11

Great all around trip and experience, even tho it was a tough day on the water still had a great time and some good laughs.

Nathan

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February 11

Great all around trip and experience, even tho it was a tough day on the water still had a great time and some good laughs.

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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.