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1. 50 41st Avenue
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
843.886.5000
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2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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!

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Creek Fishing
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Protected waters of salt marshes, bays, and inlets.
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$90/adult and $80 for child 12 and less
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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. .
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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.
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BOOK YOUR TRIP NOW!
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Memorial Day – Labor Day: Monday – Friday 8-11:30, 1-4:30, 5-8:30

16. 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

17. Group Fishing Charter
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Shore lunch optional.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!

18. 50 41st Avenue
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
843.886.5000
http://nature-tours.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Barrier-Island-Eco-Tours/122897724440584
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