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

Enjoy a morning of backwater fishing in the beautiful Ponce Inlet targeting Redfish, Trout, Snapper, Flounder, Snook, and more. Get out there and see 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 and sight casting for crawling Redfish, Speckled Seatrout, Snook, Jacks, Sharks and more that lurk in the shallow waters around Port Orange. 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.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

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 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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About Your Guide

Billy P.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Adventurous

Expert Oriented

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...

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

Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

Port Orange, Florida

Areas Fished

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Summer Special 5hrs for price of a 4hr

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

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.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

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 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 the current month (March).

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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
Topwater Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Reviews

5.0

based on 12 reviews

Bob

Verified Review

March 11

Awesome day on the water with my family and Capt. Billy. We caught our red fish limit and he put us on sheephead and other fish all day. It was a memorable day, and I think he was having more fun than all of us. We look forward to getting out again!

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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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John

Verified Review

March 14

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

Trip: 3 Hour Kids and Beginners

Matthew

Verified Review

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.

Trip: 3 Hour Kids and Beginners

Howard

Verified Review

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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Cary

Verified Review

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