Barrier Island Guide Service
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Barrier Island Guide Service

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5.0 / 5
(16 reviews)
Map of Georgetown, SC, United States
1 Yawkey Way South
Georgetown, SC, United States
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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 22’ 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.

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.

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.

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $500
    A shorter trip is a great option if you want to get introduced to the local fishery and what it has to offer. Captain Steve will take you to his favorite fishing spots where you can fish for the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Seatrout, Sharks, and more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the trip price.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    US $500
    Afternoon trips are the best if you don't care too much for early morning fishing. Captain Steve will take you to his favorite fishing spots where you will be targeting the likes of Redfish, Flounder, Seatrout, Sharks, and more. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the trip price. Loop
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Tarpon Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 15
    US $650
    If you want to go toe to toe with the Silver King, this is definitely the trip for you. Captain Steve has plenty of experience hooking Tarpon and will help you with every step of the way. Tarpon are some of the most stubborn fish you're likely to encounter, making it all the more fun. Rods, reels, and terminal tackle will be included in the price.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $700
    A longer trip is best for when you want to visit nearshore waters that are a bit farther off, or if you just want more time to fish. Captain Steve can show you some great places for going after Kingfish, Redfish, Sharks, Flounder, Trout, and more. The trip price includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle.
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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
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing 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)
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Steve Roff
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
16 Customer reviews
Response time 1 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Flounder Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish Redfish
Shark (Blacktip) Blacktip Shark

Boat specs

Nautic Star (Bay boat) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fishing License
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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.

Listing policies

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
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Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Roderick M.
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Captain Steve can find ‘em!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 30, 2024
Captain Steve knows the local waters and put us on fish consistently. He shared history and landmark information as we passed...
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8’ Bull Shark

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 8, 2023
While fishing for red fish we pulled in a 8’ Bull Shark.  My grandsons, one 10 and the other 11, got in on the action and...
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Clay M.
Fuquay-Varina, NC
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Definitely impressed.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 1, 2023
Captain Steve flat out wore us out. We actually had to move off some spots so we could take a break from reeling in huge redfish....
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Steve B.
N Litchfield, SC
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Steve

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 14, 2023
Great day with Captain Steve, three beautiful Red’s, one 30-40lb, a few bull sharks and a ton of fun.  Captain Steve is...
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David O.
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VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 2, 2024
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