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843.886.5000

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Testimonials

"A special thanks to Shane Ziegler of Barrier Island Eco Tours, Isle of Palms, for sharing his invaluable insights and vast knowledge about the Lowcountry, its wildlife and ecosystem. And the tours are fabulous!"

-Mary Alice Monroe,Author of The Beach House

Testimonials

"Barrier Island Ecotours is hands down worth a trip to Charleston to experience. The sights of the salt marsh and all it has to offer is worth every penny. Where else can you experience up close and personally all the marine and terrestrial wildlife the estuaries and capers island has to offer? From dolphins, crabs, deer, alligators, abundant fish, you will have a blast being entertained by the outdoors. Every trip is a surprise because you don't know what you will encounter. If you want peace and relaxation at the same time of excitement these are the trips for you and your family and friends of any ages. Ask the naturalists and they will tell you the hot spots of where to go and what trips are best suited for your group."

-Lee Sparwasser

Testimonials

"As Charleston locals, my family has the incredible opportunity to go on a nature tour with Barrier Island Ecotours at least once a summer and often times, more! With their many options like crabbing trips, dolphin excursions, sunset cruises, etc., we always have a great time and it's never the same trip twice. The captains handle the boats with precision, and the naturalists have an incredible amount of knowledge and keep everyone entertained and laughing. And then there's the fishing charters! Our daughter LOVES fishing with Mr. Shane, and every time we've been out, she's caught enough fish to make her ask almost every day when we can go again. I highly recommend Barrier Island Ecotours for visitors and locals alike..."

- Michael Schumpert

Shane Ziegler

Shane is originally from Atlanta and spent his summers vacationing with his family on the Isle of Palms. Pulling seine nets in the tidal creeks, crabbing, and fishing with his family in the salt marshes while they were on vacation sparked his deep interest for marine biology. Shane and his family moved to the Isle of Palms the summer before his freshman year at Wando High School. During his high school years on Isle of Palms, Shane spent the majority of his free time exploring the salt marsh, fishing, crabbing, shrimping, and roasting oysters with his friends on small hammock islands. Julie Cliff, his Marine Biology teacher at Wando, further inspired his passion in the marine world.

Shane Ziegler

During his summer internship in 1995 while attending Clemson University, he worked in four different South Carolina State Parks including Hunting Island State Park. At Hunting Island he realized the naturalist position was exactly what he wanted to pursue as a career. After graduating Clemson with a Bachelor of Science degree in Resource Management, Shane began his career as a naturalist at Hunting Island as an assistant to Mike Walker, head naturalist at the park. Shane enjoyed working at Hunting Island for a year and a half performing sea turtle research and barrier island and salt marsh ecology programs for visitors and school groups. At the end of 1997 he left Hunting Island to pursue his own business, Barrier Island Eco Tours, with Jose Hernandez.

Shane Ziegler

Shane now operates Barrier Island Eco Tours with his wife Morgan. They are able to run a small business and still find free time of their own for fishing, island exploring, or just relaxing on the house boat together with their dog Emma.

Morgan Ziegler

Morgan grew up in Columbia, SC and visited the Carolina coast every year with her parents and grandparents. As a child and young adult, she was fascinated with the sea and the animals that lived in it. She loved swimming in the ocean and hunting for sharks teeth and shells with her Grandmother on the beach. Her passion for the marine world, and spending time in nature grew with her.

Morgan Ziegler

Morgan later attended Clemson University with a major in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. Morgan chose Travel and Tourism as her emphasis area in PRTM, and became very interested in the growing trend of eco tourism around the world. She decided for her summer internship to pursue eco tourism in the Charleston area, and luckily acquired an internship with Barrier Island Eco Tours the summer before graduating from Clemson. She fell in love with the business and Charleston’s coast that summer, and decided to move to the area after graduating in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science. She continued to work with Barrier Island Eco Tours in the summers, and began a career in event and wedding planning in downtown Charleston.

Morgan Ziegler

While working with the company, Morgan and her dog Emma, also fell in love with Barrier Island Eco Tour’s owner Shane Ziegler. Morgan and Shane are now married, live in Mt. Pleasant, and are running the business together. She enjoys spending time in the outdoors, fishing, biking, boating and being with friends and family.

Princess Emma

Emma was a lost puppy found on Hwy. 76 in Anderson, S.C. when she was just 3 months old. By luck and fate she found a home with Morgan who was attending Clemson University at the time. Emma and Morgan did a lot of hiking to waterfalls, mountain biking and camping in the upstate.

Emma was very excited to move to Charleston with Morgan after leaving Clemson, and now lives in Mt. Pleasant with her Mom and Dad. She enjoys fishing with Shane (especially sharks); running on the beach, chasing squirrels, lots of treats and belly rubs. Princess Emma is the best Dolphin Pointer around and she would love to see you on a boat trip soon!

Deep Sea Fishing Charleston SC

We offer excellent deep sea fishing opportunities year round to help you experience fishing in the Charleston at a whole new level.

Isle of Palms Fishing Trips –The Best Charleston Fishing Charters

Departing from the Isle of Palms Marina, within minutes you are in pristine salt marshes and tidal flats. The waters surrounding the Isle of Palms are one of the most productive areas along the east coast for redfish, speckled trout, flounder, shark and many others. Our salt marsh eco-system in Charleston creates a “nutrient rich soup” which provides the basis of the food chain for many species of fish. In the warmer months it is possible to catch over 10 species during one outing. All necessary tackle, licenses and supplies are provided on every trip.

Isle of Palms Fishing Trips –The Best Charleston Fishing Charters

Our fleet consists of a 6 passenger 23 foot bay boat, a 3 passenger flats boat for shallow water fishing targeting redfish, and a 12 passenger 27 foot Carolina Skiff for larger groups. We work closely with several of the top guides that also run out of the Isle of Palms Marina and can put together groups of 50 or more. Our captains are well experienced, patient, friendly, and have a deep passion for what they do. We cater to those who want a relaxed fishing trip with plenty of action. Our guides take extra care with kids making sure they have the best experience possible. When taking a fishing charter with Barrier Island EcoTours, you get more than just a fishing trip. Our guides are also naturalists and while catching fish, you will also gain knowledge about the dynamics of the salt marsh.

Creek Fishing• Protected waters of salt marshes, bays, and inlets.

• $90/adult and $80 for child 12 and less

• We offer this scheduled trip from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Creek Fishing is catered to families and individuals who don’t want to pay the price of a private charter, and don’t mind joining others on a fishing trip. We take up to 6 people on our 23 foot bay boat and offer this excursion three times a day Monday – Friday. .

• Our experienced captain will take you to a few of his hot spots back in the salt marsh. This is fun-fishing at its best, with light tackle and plenty of action. Catches include redfish, trout, flounder, shark, rays, ladyfish, and more. Fresh bait, license, and all tackle provided.

• BOOK YOUR TRIP NOW!

• Memorial Day – Labor Day: Monday – Friday 8-11:30, 1-4:30, 5-8:30

Inshore Fishing Charter• Depending on your groups size you may charter either our 3 passenger flats

boat, 6 passenger bay boat or 12 passenger Carolina Skiff.

• With a private charter you may choose to target certain species or let the captain put you on what fish are going to be the most productive for the time of year, day, and tide. You may decide to target redfish or you may want to target 100 lb plus sharks. Typically this is a 4 hour charter and most of the spots are within 15 minutes of the Isle of Palms marina. If redfish is what you’re after, we recommend chartering our 3 passenger flats boat, although we still catch plenty of reds from our 6 passenger bay boat. Our 12 passenger skiff is a great option for families with multiple kids who want simple fishing with plenty of action.

• Four hour private charter rate: $350 for 2 people and $50 for each additional person

Group Fishing Charter

• Shore lunch optional.

• What a better way to have fun with your fellow co-workers than spending a day on the water fishing and socializing in a relaxed environment. We work closely with some of the best and friendliest fishing guides in the Charleston area to ensure you have a productive and enjoyable experience.

• We can accommodate large groups by putting together several 6 passenger bay boats, 3 passenger flats boats, and our 12 passenger skiff. Our guides target whatever is biting at the time but redfish and sea trout are in season all year.

• Many groups choose to end the excursion with a shore lunch or dinner on Capers Island Preserve. Fried fish, red rice, and hushpuppies are a favorite. Your group may also choose a low country boil of fresh shrimp, sausage, corn, onions, and potatoes.

• After your Barrier Island Eco Tours guide have dropped everyone off on Capers to reunite for fish tales and feasting, the group will cruise back together aboard our 42 passenger boat. The end to a “fintastic” day on the water!

50 41st AvenueIsle of Palms, SC 29451

843.886.5000

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