Barrier Island Guide Service 

4.9
(30 reviews)
 1 Yawkey Way South, Georgetown, SC 29440, United States–

Barrier Island Guide Service 

Georgetown, SC, United States
–
23 ft
6
4.9
(30 reviews)

Join Barrier Island Guide Service and Captain Steve Roff for a memorable angling adventure out of Georgetown, SC. Anglers of all skill levels and ages are welcome to come aboard and try their hand against a variety of inshore and nearshore species. Captain Steve will do his best to provide you with a trip that's tailored to your particular fishing tastes.

You'll be fishing aboard a 23' Nautic Star bay boat, which is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine. She comes with a full array of navigation electronics, as well as a livewell for storing bait in. With enough room for up to 6 anglers, feel free to take the whole family along for the ride.

With 23 years of local Guiding Captain Steve specializes in fishing inshore and nearshore for Giant Tarpon, Bull Redfish, Seatrout, Sharks and many other species in a pristine 40,000 acre Marine Preserve. If you've never been on a Tarpon trip, it's definitely something every angler should try at least once. You'll be guided by a 2- time Winner of the Low Country Tarpon Tournament.

The price of any given trip will include rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as fish cleaning services after the trip. The fishing licenses are also included, so all you really need to do is bring a pair of polarized sunglasses, along with drinks or snacks if you're so inclined. Come on down and don't miss out on the fishing trip of a lifetime.

Join Barrier Island Guide Service and Captain Steve Roff for a memorable angling adventure out of Georgetown, SC. Anglers of all skill levels and ages are welcome to come aboard and try their hand against a variety of inshore and nearshore species. Captain Steve will do his best to provide you with a trip that's tailored to your particular fishing tastes.

You'll be fishing aboard a 23' Nautic Star bay boat, which is powered by a 150 HP Yamaha engine. She comes with a full array of navigation electronics, as well as a livewell for storing bait in. With enough room for up to 6 anglers, feel free to take the whole family along for the ride.

With 23 years of local Guiding Captain Steve specializes in fishing inshore and nearshore for Giant Tarpon, Bull Redfish, Seatrout, Sharks and many other species in a pristine 40,000 acre Marine Preserve. If you've never been on a Tarpon trip, it's definitely something every angler should try at least once. You'll be guided by a 2- time Winner of the Low Country Tarpon Tournament.

The price of any given trip will include rods, reels, and terminal tackle, as well as fish cleaning services after the trip. The fishing licenses are also included, so all you really need to do is bring a pair of polarized sunglasses, along with drinks or snacks if you're so inclined. Come on down and don't miss out on the fishing trip of a lifetime.

Steve Roff
Captain
Steve Roff
26 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Amberjack
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Redfish
+3
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 11:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
Shark (Blacktip)
+4
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
5 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 1 - Oct 15
Tarpon
US $650
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Tarpon
Redfish
Spanish Mackerel
+6
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
30 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (16)

What anglers say

97%
Recommended

Reviews (30)

  • Matthew Hogan
    Matthew Hogan
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Caught some huge Redfish!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 23, 2026 • 4 adults

    We took a trip with Captain Steve, he was helpful and attentive while also being very informative. All four members of our group caught awesome 20+lb redfish in our four hour trip! It was an awesome trip for any Angler!

  • Hunter Tidwell
    Hunter Tidwell
    us
    Mississippi, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    great fishing trip

    6 Hour Trip on June 10, 2026 • 3 adults

    captain was great he knew the water and put us on some fish. i would recommend him to anyone. good time joking and have a good tome

  • Kenneth Andries
    Kenneth Andries
    Repeat angler
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    great trip had fish on everywhere we stopped.

    6 Hour Trip on June 25, 2026 • 2 adults

    Excellent day.Great guide, very knowledgeable.

  • Roderick Marcengill
    Roderick Marcengill
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Steve can find ‘em!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 30, 2024 • 3 adults

    Captain Steve knows the local waters and put us on fish consistently. He shared history and landmark information as we passed through the waterways. He’s a personable captain who ensures his clients have an enjoyable experience. Will use him again!

  • Joel Bowman
    Joel Bowman
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip for large reds!

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 24, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 children

    Capt Steve put us on the bigs ones and gave my boys some lasting memories.

  • Steve Barbour
    Steve Barbour
    us
    Connecticut, US
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day trip with Captain Steve

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 14, 2023 • 1 adult

    Great day with Captain Steve, three beautiful Red’s, one 30-40lb, a few bull sharks and a ton of fun. Captain Steve is very knowledgeable about the area and all aspects, I learn a lot and will look forward to seeing him again soon👍 A++

  • John Pullen
    John Pullen
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Steve was awesome!

    5 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing on July 4, 2024 • 6 adults

    Put us on the fish! Three Tarpon!

  • Daniel Kornegay
    Daniel Kornegay
    us
    Maine, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Half day with captain Steve

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 17, 2022 • 2 adults

    Father and son from Maine had a great time fishing with Captain Steve. Will do it again next year.

  • Cassidy Bullard
    Cassidy Bullard
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2020
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    4 hour trip

    4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 9, 2020 • 4 adults

    Would definitely recommend this trip! Captain Steve was fun and informative.

  • Rob Mitchell
    Rob Mitchell
    us
    Virginia, US
    Member since 2025
    4.7
    Verified

    Two red fish over 40 pounds!

    4 Hour Trip (PM) on July 20, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children

    Hard to argue with catching the largest red fish ever. The captain had a great new boat that could fit 3 dads and two boys plus the captain. That said, it appeared that the captain only had two rods and had just enough bait to complete trip. We originally planned a third child who backed out. Not sure if she would have had a rod.

FAQs about Barrier Island Guide Service

Barrier Island Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
When you book a trip with Barrier Island Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Barrier Island Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Yes no extra fees)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge)
  • Fishing license (No additional coast for license )
  • Fly fishing equipment
Barrier Island Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Barrier Island Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Barrier Island Guide Service include:
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Steve Roff
Steve Roff
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States
9 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
31 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2018
Captain Steve Roff has always loved fishing and the places it takes you. He studied marine science in college and worked as a marine biologist for 11 years before guiding. He's also an avid tournament fisherman and has had the pleasure of winning two Tarpon tournaments. Tarpon remains one of his favorite species to go after.
Steve Roff
Steve Roff
Fully verified
9
reports
31
reviews
2018
member since
~1h
response
Captain Steve Roff has always loved fishing and the places it takes you. He studied marine science in college and worked as a marine biologist for 11 years before guiding. He's also an avid tournament fisherman and has had the pleasure of winning two Tarpon tournaments. Tarpon remains one of his favorite species to go after.

The fish you can target

Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tarpon
Tarpon
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler is reeling in a large tarpon while fishing from a boat, showcasing the excitement of sport fishing in open waters.
    Some nice Tarpon around!!! Capt Steve barrier island guide service
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on the deck of a boat in a calm fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Kenneth A.
    Kenneth A.
    Excellent day.Great guide, very knowledgeable.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat in a coastal fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Been carching lots of Redfish last few weeks!! Thanks Capt Steve barrier island guide service
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish aboard a shallow-water fishing boat in a coastal marsh environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Matthew H.
    Matthew H.
    We took a trip with Captain Steve, he was helpful and attentive while also being very informative. All four members of our group caught awesome 20+lb redfish in our four hour trip! It was an awesome trip for any Angler!
  • View from the stern of a fishing boat underway, featuring multiple mounted rods, a 150-horsepower outboard, and open coastal water.
    Hunter T.
    Hunter T.
    captain was great he knew the water and put us on some fish. i would recommend him to anyone. good time joking and have a good tome
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large Redfish on a boat during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Some Giant Redfish are starting to show up!! Fishing will get even better as the water warms up Capt Steve
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of large Redfish while on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Lots of Big Redfish in the Georgetown, SC area!!!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat in a coastal fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Been some nice Redfish around
  • A family enjoying a successful fishing trip, proudly displaying a large Redfish on a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Joel B.
    Joel B.
    Capt Steve put us on the bigs ones and gave my boys some lasting memories.
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while standing on a boat in a calm water setting.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Been some Big Bull Redfish around this spring and summer!! Some are in the 30-40 lb range Capt Steve barrier island guide service

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Nautic Star
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Yes no extra fees
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge
Fishing license
No additional coast for license
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
min. 5 years old, life vests supplied
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Catch and release mandatory
For Tarpons
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 Checks

What’s biting in Georgetown right now

FlounderFlounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout
TarponTarpon

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