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Lost Bay Guide Service

Member since December 2015 Orange Beach, United States
Background
Captain Bill Willis is an IGFA Certified Captain, is a member of the Coastal Conservation Association and the Orange Beach Fishing Association, and has fished professionally on the IFA Redfish Tour. Holding a USCG Captain license since 2004, Bill is a native of Pensacola, Florida and has fished the waterways surrounding Perdido Key, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach for over twenty-five years. In addition to his local knowledge, he has fished Key West, Marquesas Islands, Sebastian Inlet, Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Apalachicola, Sarasota sound, Indian Pass, Louisiana Marsh, and most lakes and ditches in between. Captain Bill has two boys of his own, and enjoys teaching young anglers how to get the most out of every fishing trip. Bill spends almost every day on the water following the patterns of this great fishery. Once a general manager for one of the world’s largest retailers, Bill jumped at the opportunity to fulfill his life-long dream of being a full-time fishing guide.
Techniques
Our Mission at Lost Bay Guide Service is to provide a safe, courteous, and enjoyable outdoor adventure while adhering to the general fishing regulations and conservation methods of the Gulf Coast fisheries. Our private fishing charters are geared toward anglers of all ages and experience levels. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations with a trip they will remember for years to come.

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Background
Captain Bill Willis is an IGFA Certified Captain, is a member of the Coastal Conservation Association and the Orange Beach Fishing Association, and has fished professionally on the IFA Redfish Tour. Holding a USCG Captain license since 2004, Bill is a native of Pensacola, Florida and has fished the waterways surrounding Perdido Key, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach for over twenty-five years. In addition to his local knowledge, he has fished Key West, Marquesas Islands, Sebastian Inlet, Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, Apalachicola, Sarasota sound, Indian Pass, Louisiana Marsh, and most lakes and ditches in between. Captain Bill has two boys of his own, and enjoys teaching young anglers how to get the most out of every fishing trip. Bill spends almost every day on the water following the patterns of this great fishery. Once a general manager for one of the world’s largest retailers, Bill jumped at the opportunity to fulfill his life-long dream of being a full-time fishing guide.
Techniques
Our Mission at Lost Bay Guide Service is to provide a safe, courteous, and enjoyable outdoor adventure while adhering to the general fishing regulations and conservation methods of the Gulf Coast fisheries. Our private fishing charters are geared toward anglers of all ages and experience levels. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations with a trip they will remember for years to come.
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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(244 reviews)
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orange Beach
Trips from US $550
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4.8 / 5
(492 reviews)
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Gulf Shores
Trips from US $550
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(40 reviews)
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Perdido Key
Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 776 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Captain Clay is the real deal
Catch lots of fish
Highly recommended!
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
84%
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Heath O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Clay is the real deal

VERIFIED   NEW  6Hour Offshore Catch Fish Guarantee on April 20, 2024
Went on a 6 hour fish. Took us about 2 hours to catch our limit of Vermillion Snapper, caught 2 Scamp Groupers, some Red Snapper...
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Kaneia C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Best Boating Experience EVER

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on April 2, 2024
My husband and I , my 7 year old daughter and 10 year old son.ย  We caught 17 fish in total.ย  We had a dolphin friend that...
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Jamie R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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THANK YOU CAPTAIN NOAH!!!

VERIFIED   4HourTrip (PM) Catch Fish Guarantee on November 20, 2023
Captain Noah truly exceeded our expectations. Despite less-than-ideal weather conditions and rough waters, he showcased exceptional...
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Brandon H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   5Hour Offshore Catch Fish Guarantee on March 14, 2024
CPT Clay put us on some fish from the beginning.ย  Started off catching some bait fish and some Vermilion Snapper and a Trigger...
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Madeleine M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Just fun , learning friendly easy, knowledgeable

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) โ€“ Inshore on November 18, 2023
Captain Noah was awesome he walked through every step of fishing and different techniques where to go what to do what not to...
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