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Executive Saltwater Charters

Member since September 2021 Shalimar, United States
Background
Executive Saltwater Charters has a team of friendly, knowledgeable, and professional captains and crew. The crew is not only great at fishing, but they are also sticklers for safety on the boat and in the water. You'll experience top-notch personal service from a reliable staff. Master Captain Barry is the founder of Executive Saltwater Charters. His lifetime of fishing and former career as a tournament Bass pro on the MLF Pro Circuit makes him one of the region’s most reliable and knowledgeable captains on the water. Barry is a competitor by nature and prior to his fishing career, he competed on the football field as a running back for Auburn University. Barry has a contagious good outlook and attitude towards life. He strives for excellence and is known for always finding the fish and as one of the most personable captains in the Destin area. Captain Ryan joined Executive Saltwater Charters in Spring 2022. He is a New York native, but has called the Florida Panhandle home since the young age of 8. Once he moved to Florida, Ryan spent all his free time with a rod in his hand and grew to have a deep passion for the big blue. He spent a year mastering his love under the realm of Master Captain Barry where his work ethic and character provided him the role of running our largest vessel. Ryan is relentless on the water with the main goal of creating lifetime memories and an enjoyable experience while on board with one of his charters. Ryan is a former collegiate baseball player and when not on the water, he can be found golfing on the beautiful Emerald Coast greens. Don't miss out on a trip with Captain Ryan. His insurmountable accuracy in casting is something worth experiencing!

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Shalimar, United States
Background
Executive Saltwater Charters has a team of friendly, knowledgeable, and professional captains and crew. The crew is not only great at fishing, but they are also sticklers for safety on the boat and in the water. You'll experience top-notch personal service from a reliable staff. Master Captain Barry is the founder of Executive Saltwater Charters. His lifetime of fishing and former career as a tournament Bass pro on the MLF Pro Circuit makes him one of the region’s most reliable and knowledgeable captains on the water. Barry is a competitor by nature and prior to his fishing career, he competed on the football field as a running back for Auburn University. Barry has a contagious good outlook and attitude towards life. He strives for excellence and is known for always finding the fish and as one of the most personable captains in the Destin area. Captain Ryan joined Executive Saltwater Charters in Spring 2022. He is a New York native, but has called the Florida Panhandle home since the young age of 8. Once he moved to Florida, Ryan spent all his free time with a rod in his hand and grew to have a deep passion for the big blue. He spent a year mastering his love under the realm of Master Captain Barry where his work ethic and character provided him the role of running our largest vessel. Ryan is relentless on the water with the main goal of creating lifetime memories and an enjoyable experience while on board with one of his charters. Ryan is a former collegiate baseball player and when not on the water, he can be found golfing on the beautiful Emerald Coast greens. Don't miss out on a trip with Captain Ryan. His insurmountable accuracy in casting is something worth experiencing!
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out of 5 stars from 165 reviews
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Clint M.
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Fishing trip with captain Barry

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing on June 22, 2025
Had a great time fishing with captain Barry,very professional about everything,looking forward to the next fishing trip with...
Clint M. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
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Jeff C.
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Great trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) Gulf of Mexico on June 17, 2025
Ryan and Drew did a great job putting us on fish despite dealing with storms. They are very personable and great with kid anglers.
Jeff C. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Offshore
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Ryan S.
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Great time!!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) Gulf of Mexico on May 30, 2025
We had a great time with Ryan and Drew catching multiple species and some big fish!!! Hopefully make it back again!!!
Ryan S. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Offshore
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Jeff K.
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Captain Barry was awesome

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (AM) on August 22, 2025
Very fun and knowledgeable of situations and fish behavior would definitely recommend. Iโ€™ll be back
Jeff K. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Bay
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James P.
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Great experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) Gulf of Mexico on July 30, 2025
Captain and vessel were great!ย  Caught more fish than we had the energy to handle!!
James P. recommends Executive Saltwater Charters - Offshore
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