Barrier Island Fishing Charters
Barrier Island Fishing Charters
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The Isle of Palms is placed between two excellent regions for fishing and observing nature – the Atlantic Ocean and Gray Bay. These waters are some of the most biodiverse ones you can find in South Carolina and on the eastern coast of the US. Barrier Island Fishing Charters is poised to put you on the hottest bite and to show you the gorgeous nature that are the waters of the Isle of Palms!
Climb aboard their 24 foot Kenner bay boat, capable of holding up to 6 anglers fishing at the same time in comfort. She's powered by a single Yamaha engine with 250 HP. There's a livewell on board to ensure your bait stays spry and lively. A wireless trolling motor is available as well, so you don't spook the fish and have the best chance of getting that dream catch.
Your guide and instructor on this journey will be Captain Shane Ziegler. You'll be in very good hands with him, as he has over two decades of guiding fishing charters and he's keen to both put you on the bite and to show you the natural wonders of the area. You can expect to target a variety of exciting and beautiful fish that inhabit this area, such as Redfish, Black Drum, Flounders, Ladyfish, Sharks, Sheepsheads, Spotted Seatrouts, and others.
The charter will provide you will all necessary equipment. First-timers and inexperienced anglers are more than welcome as Capt. Shane loves instructing and instilling a love of all things fishing into people. Clients can keep their catch, but Barrier Island Fishing Charters encourages customers to release their catch, however, if you would like to keep enough for a meal I will be happy to fillet them for you.
The Isle of Palms is placed between two excellent regions for fishing and observing nature – the Atlantic Ocean and Gray Bay. These waters are some of the most biodiverse ones you can find in South Carolina and on the eastern coast of the US. Barrier Island Fishing Charters is poised to put you on the hottest bite and to show you the gorgeous nature that are the waters of the Isle of Palms!
Climb aboard their 24 foot Kenner bay boat, capable of holding up to 6 anglers fishing at the same time in comfort. She's powered by a single Yamaha engine with 250 HP. There's a livewell on board to ensure your bait stays spry and lively. A wireless trolling motor is available as well, so you don't spook the fish and have the best chance of getting that dream catch.
Your guide and instructor on this journey will be Captain Shane Ziegler. You'll be in very good hands with him, as he has over two decades of guiding fishing charters and he's keen to both put you on the bite and to show you the natural wonders of the area. You can expect to target a variety of exciting and beautiful fish that inhabit this area, such as Redfish, Black Drum, Flounders, Ladyfish, Sharks, Sheepsheads, Spotted Seatrouts, and others.
The charter will provide you will all necessary equipment. First-timers and inexperienced anglers are more than welcome as Capt. Shane loves instructing and instilling a love of all things fishing into people. Clients can keep their catch, but Barrier Island Fishing Charters encourages customers to release their catch, however, if you would like to keep enough for a meal I will be happy to fillet them for you.
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Shane was exceptional. Departed quickly, made a quick stop to pick up some bait, fish and crab. Boys gotta learn the finer points of cast netting and snagging crabs. We were able to get our hands pretty quickly and caught a wide variety of fish. my seven and nine-year-old are fishing, fanatics, and called this their best fishing day ever. Dozens of fish, pinfish, bluefish, sea trout, red fish, fine tooth, shark, bonnet head shark, I’m sure I’m missing a couple. Shane was fantastic with the boys. Highly recommend. 
Thank you so much Ryan! Your boys were so much fun and so into it! Great to hear they loved it so much! I really appreciate the business and the complimentary review! Hope to take you all again one day!
My family booked a trip with Captain Shane, his previous reviews made it an easy choice. He did not disappoint, not only did we catch multiple species we also got the opportunity to catch our own bait, grab blue crabs with a net and learn a ton about the local ecosystem. To top the day off, we even saw a manatee. I would highly recommend Captain Shane to anyone looking for a trip near Isle of Palms. We will definitely go out with him again the next time we are in the area.
Thank you Brandon! You guys were so much fun to have on the boat and I loved the kids enthusiasm! And yes, the manatee was a bonus for me as well! I hope to take you guys again!
Came across Barrier Island Fishing Charters while looking for an experience I could share with my son and father. I was responded to within 15 minutes of booking the charter by the Captain himself confirming the reservation and reassuring that my son would have a great time catching some salt water species. Boy did he! We caught over ten species including sting rays and sharks!! My dad couldn't make it and my wife (who hates fish) decided to go. Captain Shane was awesome, always having bait ready and did the dirty work my wife hates. She ended up with the catch of the day and we left with enough trout to share with family on our return. Shane called us by our names the whole trip and celebrated every catch we made like it was his own. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience and I couldn't have been happier with this service. If you are reading these reviews to make a decision, don't waste anymore time. This is the one!
Wow Ian (Nick)! Thank you for such a kind review! You guys were a ton of fun and I think we turned Sobrina into a fisher Lady! You guys were a pleasure to spend the morning with and I hope to take you guys again next time you are in town. Thanks again for your business and taking the time to write such a complimentary review!
We had a charter with Captain Jason Watkins. We were a group of 3 on a guys trip. We were looking for a good experience and wanted to catch fish. We are from the mid west and had lake fishing experience. He is definitely experienced and knows the area and where the fishing spots are located. He was prepared with fresh bait, poles and equipment. He was a very good teacher also and showed us how to be successful. He guaranteed we would catch fish and we did!! Our group of three caught over 30 fish including the day’s record 31” red fish. My group and I enjoyed our time and would highly recommend Captain Jason Watkins and his first mate, Wahoo to anyone looking to catch fish is IOP!!!
Our boat had to go to the shop for a quick repair so I couldn't take you but I knew you would have a great experience with Jason. Wish I could have taken you. Sounds like they were hungry!
Captain Joe was one of the best captains that I’ve had on a fishing trip. He put us on the fish. I beat the snot out of my two sons by catching 15 fish to their five and four fish. we caught a variety of fish. Reds, sharks, sheephead, and others. would definitely recommend going again. 
I knew you would be in excellent hands with Captain Joseph! What a compliment that Joseph was one of the best captains you have ever had! We hope to take you again next time you are in town! Thank you Tim!
FAQs about Barrier Island Fishing Charters
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Prepared before or fished during the trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Fishing license
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Ladyfish
- Redfish
- Seabass (Black)
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Shark (Bonnethead)
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Captain Shane Ziegler has been guiding customers on excellent fishing trips for two decades now. He loves to provide his clients with the get-away from civilization and to show them the pristine beauty of the surrounding nature. Every trip with him isn't just full of fishing fun, but education as well, as he loves teaching his customers something new about the great outdoors, every day. Working with children is one of his favorite things and he loves involving young anglers in every aspect of a fishing trip, hopefully igniting their love for fishing.
Captain Shane Ziegler has been guiding customers on excellent fishing trips for two decades now. He loves to provide his clients with the get-away from civilization and to show them the pristine beauty of the surrounding nature. Every trip with him isn't just full of fishing fun, but education as well, as he loves teaching his customers something new about the great outdoors, every day. Working with children is one of his favorite things and he loves involving young anglers in every aspect of a fishing trip, hopefully igniting their love for fishing.
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You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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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4.7(91)25 ftGroup size 1 - 61 - 6
+84 hour trip • 1 personUS $550
