Capt. Barry Cuda Backwater Charters 

We had an absolutely incredible experience with our fishing charter captain, Barry. From the moment we stepped on board, his energy was fun, welcoming, and genuinely engaging. He struck the perfect balance between being highly knowledgeable and keeping everything relaxed and enjoyable for the entire group. What truly stood out was how personable he was—he made everyone feel comfortable right away, especially our teenagers. He connected with them effortlessly, kept them involved, and made sure they were having just as much fun as my husband, which is not always easy. He also went above and beyond in capturing the experience. He was incredibly generous, taking photos throughout the trip to document every special moment. Those memories are something we’ll truly treasure. We will book Captain Barry again without hesitation! -Cynthia & Michael

After a warm greeting, Captain Barry gave us lots of tips for a better time on the water. Our party of three appreciated him sharing his vast knowledge. Next, he took us right to the fish. If I remember right, we caught 7 different species, with over 40 fish total. Between the fishing and the Captain’s fun stories, there was never a dull moment! We definitely recommend Captain Barry, and wish we might return to the area sometime soon to go out again.

We caught a bunch of fish and the captain was great. Our previous booking got cancelled and it was a blessing in disguise. Captain Barry brought us to multiple locations where we caught a bunch of different species. It was a great experience.

This is your guy. With or without experience, Barry will teach and show you what it takes. He will take you to several places and find the fish and you will see some awesome sights. We did a backwater trip and it was great! I will be calling on him again. His boat and equipment are well maintained and cared for.

This was a last-minute booking...I initiated the trip late afternoon before the morning we wanted to fish. Capt Barry connected shortly after with clear instructions for how/when to meet and everything we would need to be prepared. The meet-up went just as planned, and we had an excellent outing. The boat was in good shape; the equipment was excellent. Capt Barry had us on fish the entire time. We didn't catch any trophies, but were consistently catching fish -- six different species in all. Capt Barry provided insightful guidance for both semi-experienced and low-experienced members of our party. He also shared a lot of interesting information on local habitat and wildlife. He was very friendly and engaging. He was very intentional about taking high quality pictures and sent all the pictures and a copy of the fish log shortly after the charter. I would definitely book Capt Barry again.