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!

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!!!

Shane is a great captain, and very knowledgeable.  He took the the time to educate the boys every step of the way about the unique ecosystem and which fish liked which baits.  Each spot we went to he took the time to explain where the fish would be ans what to expect.  Great time had by all.

Very good fishing with guide Joseph, we caught a lot of sheepshead, rock fish, shark, caught very large size stingray for inshore fishing, perch, and some really good size reds, me and my boys had a blast while we’re on vacation I would highly recommend barrier island ecotours, my 3 boys carters, cj, and Kayden it was very enjoyable to see them struggle to reel in some decent sized fish.

Definitely I will schedule another visit when I am in town on vacation again.

Even with the weather not being the greatest, our group caught several sharks and several other fish. It was very enjoyable and I think Shane is great!