Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay 

5.0/5 (53 reviews)
 
State licensed
 100 Old Ferry Road, Shalimar, FL 32579, United States
 
State licensed
5.0/5 (53 reviews)
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100 Old Ferry Road
Shalimar, FL, United States
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If you're ready to try fishing in beautiful Destin, Florida waters, look no further than Executive Saltwater Charters. Having logged many hours on these waters, Master Captain Barry is prepared to put you on fish.

Cobia (seasonal), Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Speckled Trout, Tarpon (seasonal) and more inhabit these waters if conditions are right. On these trips, you can expect to use light tackle in and around the Bay, fishing for Redfish and Speckled Trout, to name a few. During the season, you can expect to fish nearshore, targeting species such as Cobia and Tarpon.

Capt. Barry welcomes children ages 6 and up, so go ahead and bring the family along. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

You'll step aboard a 27' Blazer Boat with ample space for 4 passengers (+ one child). It has a site tower and all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. Live bait is included when available. There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle!

You can't go wrong when you bring sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor and no glass bottles. Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain and can tell you more.

Time to treat yourself to a day on the water with Executive Saltwater Charters!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (70)

Captain Barry and George
Captain Barry and George
Captain Barry and George
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Angler rating

53
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 53 reviews
Showing: 5 of 53 reviews
Cristian M.
Cristian M.
5.0/5

Jul 7, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)

Captain Barry and George

VERIFIED

These two guys were amazing. Great personalities from the jump they made us feel welcomed and engaged conversation the whole time. Me and my family had a goal to catch fish, that goal was accomplished right away we caught all the target species we wanted red drum, speckled trout and sand trout. We had a great time we lost count how many fish we brought In (guessing around 45 at least). We reccomend them and we will be coming back next year for some more fishing.

These two guys were amazing. Great personalities from the jump they made us feel welcomed and engaged conversation the whole time....  

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 Cristian M. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
 Cristian M. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 7, 2025
Awesome!!!! Thanks so much for the review! We are definitely looking forward to seeing y’all again soon!! Thanks again! Captain Barry

Beverly H.
Beverly H.
5.0/5

Jun 21, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)

Destin Bay Fishing

VERIFIED

We throughly enjoyed our trip with Capt. Barry. He worked tirelessly to try to put us on some fish. We must have moved to at least 10 different locations. The sharks just kept stealing our fish! We did manage to get 1 big red snapper and 1 bonito fish. Capt. Barry extended the trip by several hours in attempt to allow us to catch fish. We would book with him again as we feel he was very knowledgeable despite not catching many fish.

We throughly enjoyed our trip with Capt. Barry. He worked tirelessly to try to put us on some fish. We must have moved to at least...  

Captain replied
 Beverly H. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
 Beverly H. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 23, 2025
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for the review!! I’m definitely looking forward to seeing y’all again soon! Captain Barry

Brian E.
Brian E.
5.0/5

Mar 26, 2025

6 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (AM)

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED

We had a great day even though we started off slow. Tried to catch some Spanish Mackerel first, but had no luck. Then we hit several different in-shore locations though out hitting Reds. Ended up catching 18 of them and caught one Flounder. Captain Barry was great to hang out with and helped us through out the day. Would go out with Captain Barry again on our next charter fishing trip.

We had a great day even though we started off slow. Tried to catch some Spanish Mackerel first, but had no luck. Then we hit several...  

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 Brian E. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
 Brian E. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 27, 2025
Thank you so much for the review!! We are definitely looking forward to seeing y’all again soon. Thanks again! Captain Barry

David P.
David P.
5.0/5

Sep 24, 2024

6 Hr. Trip - Gulf of Mexico

Great charter for me and my wife

VERIFIED

Although I am an experienced fisherman, Captain Ryan did a great job helping my wife who is now taking a liking to saltwater fishing. He patiently and continuously helped her, allowing me to focus on fishing--consequently, she caught more fish! It was great. He put us on multiple species, landing many fish. Unfortunately, not all were legal size or within season, but we were able to keep enough fish for a wonderful meal at the end of the day. Very nice boat, and very good tackle.

Although I am an experienced fisherman, Captain Ryan did a great job helping my wife who is now taking a liking to saltwater fishing....  

Captain replied
 David P. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
 David P. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 1, 2024
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for the review! We are definitely looking forward to seeing y’all again soon! Thanks again 🙏🏻 Captain Barry

William Y.
William Y.
5.0/5

May 30, 2025

4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)

Amazing fishing trip

VERIFIED

Had a great day on the water with the family. We caught a wide variety of fish, and saw tons of wildlife including multiple dolphins. Barry was kind and knowledgeable. He took us out of the bay where we caught amberjack and Cobia. Will definitely be going on another charter with him!

Had a great day on the water with the family. We caught a wide variety of fish, and saw tons of wildlife including multiple dolphins....  

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 William Y. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
 William Y. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 30, 2025
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for the review!! I will definitely be looking forward to seeing y’all again soon! Thanks again! Captain Barry

Trip availability and prices

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4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $695 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
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US $695 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $895 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
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US $895 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Cobia Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Apr 1 - May 31
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US $995 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour Tarpon Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 1 - Jun 30
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US $995 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 53 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (70)

Captain Barry and George
Captain Barry and George
Captain Barry and George
+67

Angler rating

53
0
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

97%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

94%

Showing 1 - 5 of 53 reviews
Showing: 5 of 53 reviews
Cristian M.
Cristian M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Barry and George

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on July 7, 2025

These two guys were amazing. Great personalities from the jump they made us feel welcomed and engaged conversation the whole time. Me and my family had a goal to catch fish, that goal was accomplished right away we caught all the target species we wanted red drum, speckled trout and sand trout. We had a great time we lost count how many fish we brought In (guessing around 45 at least). We reccomend them and we will be coming back next year for some more fishing.

These two guys were amazing. Great personalities from the jump they made us feel welcomed and engaged conversation the whole time. Me and my family had a goal to catch fish, that goal was accomplished right away we caught all the target species we wanted red drum, speckled trout and sand trout. We had a great time we lost count how many fish we brought In (guessing around 45 at least). We reccomend them and we will be coming back next year for some more fishing.  

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 Cristian M. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 7, 2025
Awesome!!!! Thanks so much for the review! We are definitely looking forward to seeing y’all again soon!! Thanks again! Captain Barry

Beverly H.
Beverly H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Destin Bay Fishing

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on June 21, 2025

We throughly enjoyed our trip with Capt. Barry. He worked tirelessly to try to put us on some fish. We must have moved to at least 10 different locations. The sharks just kept stealing our fish! We did manage to get 1 big red snapper and 1 bonito fish. Capt. Barry extended the trip by several hours in attempt to allow us to catch fish. We would book with him again as we feel he was very knowledgeable despite not catching many fish.

We throughly enjoyed our trip with Capt. Barry. He worked tirelessly to try to put us on some fish. We must have moved to at least 10 different locations. The sharks just kept stealing our fish! We did manage to get 1 big red snapper and 1 bonito fish. Capt. Barry extended the trip by several hours in attempt to allow us to catch fish. We would book with him again as we feel he was very knowledgeable despite not catching many fish.  

 Beverly H. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 23, 2025
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for the review!! I’m definitely looking forward to seeing y’all again soon! Captain Barry

Brian E.
Brian E.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED

6 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (AM) on March 26, 2025

We had a great day even though we started off slow. Tried to catch some Spanish Mackerel first, but had no luck. Then we hit several different in-shore locations though out hitting Reds. Ended up catching 18 of them and caught one Flounder. Captain Barry was great to hang out with and helped us through out the day. Would go out with Captain Barry again on our next charter fishing trip.

We had a great day even though we started off slow. Tried to catch some Spanish Mackerel first, but had no luck. Then we hit several different in-shore locations though out hitting Reds. Ended up catching 18 of them and caught one Flounder. Captain Barry was great to hang out with and helped us through out the day. Would go out with Captain Barry again on our next charter fishing trip.  

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 Brian E. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on March 27, 2025
Thank you so much for the review!! We are definitely looking forward to seeing y’all again soon. Thanks again! Captain Barry

David P.
David P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great charter for me and my wife

VERIFIED

6 Hr. Trip - Gulf of Mexico on September 24, 2024

Although I am an experienced fisherman, Captain Ryan did a great job helping my wife who is now taking a liking to saltwater fishing. He patiently and continuously helped her, allowing me to focus on fishing--consequently, she caught more fish! It was great. He put us on multiple species, landing many fish. Unfortunately, not all were legal size or within season, but we were able to keep enough fish for a wonderful meal at the end of the day. Very nice boat, and very good tackle.

Although I am an experienced fisherman, Captain Ryan did a great job helping my wife who is now taking a liking to saltwater fishing. He patiently and continuously helped her, allowing me to focus on fishing--consequently, she caught more fish! It was great. He put us on multiple species, landing many fish. Unfortunately, not all were legal size or within season, but we were able to keep enough fish for a wonderful meal at the end of the day. Very nice boat, and very good tackle.  

 David P. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 1, 2024
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for the review! We are definitely looking forward to seeing y’all again soon! Thanks again 🙏🏻 Captain Barry

William Y.
William Y.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing fishing trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on May 30, 2025

Had a great day on the water with the family. We caught a wide variety of fish, and saw tons of wildlife including multiple dolphins. Barry was kind and knowledgeable. He took us out of the bay where we caught amberjack and Cobia. Will definitely be going on another charter with him!

Had a great day on the water with the family. We caught a wide variety of fish, and saw tons of wildlife including multiple dolphins. Barry was kind and knowledgeable. He took us out of the bay where we caught amberjack and Cobia. Will definitely be going on another charter with him!  

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 William Y. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on May 30, 2025
Awesome!!! Thank you so much for the review!! I will definitely be looking forward to seeing y’all again soon! Thanks again! Captain Barry

FAQs about Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
27 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Blazer Bay
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots
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