Jeff Francis
Jeff Francis
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2019
2 trips
5.0
Verified

Good Captain Fun Day

Half Day Trip6 adults4 children

Loved the trip! Captain put us on the fish! Enjoyed the day on the water.

Response from Captain

Thank you Jeff! Hope to have you back aboard soon!

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Barrier Island Fishing Charters
4.9
(242)
24 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
Fish 2
+7
4 hour trip • 2 persons
US $550

Rating

4.9
242 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 98%
    Great experience
  • 98%
    Family friendly
  • 99%
    Friendly captain
  • 99%
    Good boat
  • 95%
    Recommended
  • 93%
    Caught fish

All reviews (242)

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  • Ian Marks
    Ian Marks
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Stop looking....this is the one!

    Half Day Trip4 adults

    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!

    Reported Catch
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Sheepshead
    Response from Captain

    Wow Ian (Nick)! Thank you for such a kind review! You guys were a ton of fun and I think we turned Sobrina into a fisher Lady! You guys were a pleasure to spend the morning with and I hope to take you guys again next time you are in town. Thanks again for your business and taking the time to write such a complimentary review!

  • Ted Rogers
    Ted Rogers
    us
    Ohio, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Captain Jason Watkins and a Great Experience

    Half Day Trip3 adults

    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!!!

    Reported Catch
    Redfish
    Response from Captain

    Our boat had to go to the shop for a quick repair so I couldn't take you but I knew you would have a great experience with Jason. Wish I could have taken you. Sounds like they were hungry!

  • Ryan Forster
    Ryan Forster
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Epic. if you haven’t, do yourself the favor and book it!

    Half Day Trip3 adults2 children

    Shane was exceptional. Departed quickly, made a quick stop to pick up some bait, fish and crab. Boys gotta learn the finer points of cast netting and snagging crabs. We were able to get our hands pretty quickly and caught a wide variety of fish. my seven and nine-year-old are fishing, fanatics, and called this their best fishing day ever. Dozens of fish, pinfish, bluefish, sea trout, red fish, fine tooth, shark, bonnet head shark, I’m sure I’m missing a couple. Shane was fantastic with the boys. Highly recommend. 

    Reported Catch
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Bonnethead Shark
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much Ryan! Your boys were so much fun and so into it! Great to hear they loved it so much! I really appreciate the business and the complimentary review! Hope to take you all again one day!

  • Lauren Bloomfield
    Lauren Bloomfield
    Repeat angler
    us
    New Jersey, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great Experience

    Half Day Trip5 adults3 children

    Our family had a great experience with Captain Shane. He was very knowledgeable and the kids loved catching their own bait to start the day. We started with the small bait as catches which led to several type of fish being caught including a bonnet head shark, redfish, toad fish, puffer fish and I’m sure I am missing others. Would highly recommend!

    Reported Catch
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Bonnethead Shark
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Lauren! I had fun fishing with your family! I hope you will bring the boys back!

  • Brandon Farmer
    Brandon Farmer
    Repeat angler
    us
    North Carolina, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great day on the water!

    Half Day Trip5 adults2 children

    My family booked a trip with Captain Shane, his previous reviews made it an easy choice. He did not disappoint, not only did we catch multiple species we also got the opportunity to catch our own bait, grab blue crabs with a net and learn a ton about the local ecosystem. To top the day off, we even saw a manatee. I would highly recommend Captain Shane to anyone looking for a trip near Isle of Palms. We will definitely go out with him again the next time we are in the area.

    Reported Catch
    Redfish
    Speckled Trout
    Ladyfish
    Bonnethead Shark
    Response from Captain

    Thank you Brandon! You guys were so much fun to have on the boat and I loved the kids enthusiasm! And yes, the manatee was a bonus for me as well! I hope to take you guys again!