Captain
Barry Bierstedt

Member since March 2018 Carolina Beach, United States
Background
Barry Bierstedt is a second generation captain and fisherman. He began fishing offshore at a young age of 6 and tried commercial fishing at 8. Barry was introduced to charter fishing by his father and has never looked back. Fishing is not only his great passion; it's a way of life. Barry loves the waters and sharing his knowledge with others.
Techniques
I prefer to slow troll for pelagic species but also do fast trolling and bottom fishing. I love to live bait fish when possible as the strikes it creates are like nothing else.

Hey, I'm Captain Barry Bierstedt

Carolina Beach, United States
Background
Barry Bierstedt is a second generation captain and fisherman. He began fishing offshore at a young age of 6 and tried commercial fishing at 8. Barry was introduced to charter fishing by his father and has never looked back. Fishing is not only his great passion; it's a way of life. Barry loves the waters and sharing his knowledge with others.
Techniques
I prefer to slow troll for pelagic species but also do fast trolling and bottom fishing. I love to live bait fish when possible as the strikes it creates are like nothing else.
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Carolina Beach
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Stuart P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  7 hour 3/4 Day – Offshore Combo on July 30, 2026
Captain Barry took us out on a great trip offshore!  Trolling and bottom fishing!  Water was a little rough today but we...
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Ryan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Citation Worthy Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 hour Half Day Trip nearshore (AM) on July 25, 2026
Had the most epic experience with Barry and my crew. Barry is a solid captain who is humble, knowledgeable, and incredibly...
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Mark W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain!!!

VERIFIED   5 hour Half Day – Nearshore (AM) on April 30, 2026
Too short of a trip but did well regardles of bad weather. I would highly recommend. Captain Berry is very knowledgeable and...
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Charles V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A+++ effort!

VERIFIED   5 hour Half Day Trip nearshore (AM) on June 26, 2025
Captain Barry made a huge effort to insure a safe, fun and successful trip for all of us!  We highly recommend him for an...
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Michael G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   5 hour Half Day Trip nearshore (AM) on July 26, 2024
My friends and I had a great time on our trip. Captain Barry is very knowledgeable and patient, couldn’t have asked for a...
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