Bama Bandit Sport Fishing
4.9/5 (254 reviews)
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16833 Buchanan Place, Gulf Shores, AL 36542, United States–
Bama Bandit Sport Fishing
Up to 9 miles
Gulf Shores, AL, United States
–25 ft
6
4.9/5 (254 reviews)
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Gulf Shore Local, Captain Shawn is the real deal! He loves what he does and it shows.
Captain Shawn has a 100 Ton Captain's license. Prior to becoming a charter boat captain, he commercial fished, in the waters you'll be fishing. With many friends still in the commercial industry, he always knows where to find the fish!
He takes care in accommodating his guests, especially our veterans, elderly and children. He listens to what his anglers want.
You'll love meeting at Safe Harbor Seafood, a real operational fish house! Where the nearby waters are rich with multiple species of fish, so you don't have to go far, to get your lines in the water and start reeling them in!
Want to catch a shark? Talk to the captain, he's a master!
*RV parking available, just ask for info.
Gulf Shore Local, Captain Shawn is the real deal! He loves what he does and it shows.
Captain Shawn has a 100 Ton Captain's license. Prior to becoming a charter boat captain, he commercial fished, in the waters you'll be fishing. With many friends still in the commercial industry, he always knows where to find the fish!
He takes care in accommodating his guests, especially our veterans, elderly and children. He listens to what his anglers want.
You'll love meeting at Safe Harbor Seafood, a real operational fish house! Where the nearby waters are rich with multiple species of fish, so you don't have to go far, to get your lines in the water and start reeling them in!
Want to catch a shark? Talk to the captain, he's a master!
*RV parking available, just ask for info.
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Rating
4.9
254 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (208)
What anglers say
98%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish
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Garrett Money
Missouri, US
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Member since 2026
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Very wonderful experience
4 Hour Inshore AM on May 22, 2026 • 4 adults
Have done other fishing charters on the Gulf Coast many times on vacation, Shawn is definitely in a class of his own. Knows all the good spots knows all the good techniques. Will gladly teach you those techniques. We ended up catching seven fish, kept five. I got to catch a massive drum and was definitely a very good experience, definitely would recommend for others!
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Bryan Hearn
Nebraska, US
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Member since 2025
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5.0
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Great first fishing experience in Gulf Shores Alabama
4 Hour InShore PM on December 23, 2025 • 5 adults
Shaun did a fantastic job on our fishing trip. He was extremely friendly, curious, and genuinely interested in making sure we had a great experience. He shared helpful tips, kept things fun and relaxed, and worked hard the entire time to put us on fish. Thanks to his guidance, we ended up catching 11–12 fish, which made the trip a huge success. I’d highly recommend Shaun to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and personable fishing guide.
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Ryan Park
Wisconsin, US
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Member since 2025
1
5.0
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A great trip with an experienced guide
2 Hour Inshore on October 23, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
We had a great time on our charter with Captain Shawn from Bama Bandit Sport Fishing. We opted for the inshore charter with our 13 and 9 year old joining us, so Captain Shawn took us to his spots along the channel. We had a lot of bites and were able to bring in enough fish to cook up a meal for four that night. Shawn was great with the boys, showing them how to cast and giving them feedback during and following a catch (or “one that got away”) so they could learn something and move forward with some better techniques. We also managed to catch a few catfish for good measure. All in all, we had a great family outing and Shawn was a good fit for us as our captain.
Anna Glenn
Mississippi, US
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Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Nonstop fun
4 Hour Inshore AM on July 8, 2025 • 5 adults
We had a blast!! We were catching them left and right! We even caught a baby shark that we of course released! Our guide was knowledgeable and a good guy.. he really placed an emphasis on cleanliness and organization, which I could highly understand. He had a great boat and some great gear and all we did was catch fish! He took pictures, shared stories, and even took the time to actually teach our youngest member proper techniques and I really had a ton of respect for him for that! Would definitely do it again, especially in another season of the year where we could potentially catch a few other species! Great experience.
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Kenneth King
Oklahoma, US
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Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Bama Bandit is THE BEST.
2 Hour Inshore - 2:00 PM on July 4, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
We can't say enough good things about our fishing experience with Captain Shawn. We spent a week in Gulf Shores/Ft.Morgan, and paid for other chartered fishing trips, but none of them compared to this experience. When we come back to GS again, without one ounce of hesitation, will book a trip with this guy. He took my 3 boys and husband out for the two hour trip. They came back with a load of fish! The boys and my husband said it was the best two hours of the whole entire weeks vacation. If you want an easy going and laid back time, and someone who knows exactly what they are doing, book with the Bama Bandit. You will not regret it.
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2 Hour Inshore 9AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
2 Hour Inshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 hour trip multiple starting times (6:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:00 PM)
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
US $350
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Inshore AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
US $550
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating
4.9
254 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (208)
What anglers say
98%
Great experience
96%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish
All reviews (254)
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Garrett Money
Missouri, US
Member since 2026
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5.0
Verified
New
Very wonderful experience
4 Hour Inshore AM on May 22, 2026 • 4 adults
Have done other fishing charters on the Gulf Coast many times on vacation, Shawn is definitely in a class of his own. Knows all the good spots knows all the good techniques. Will gladly teach you those techniques. We ended up catching seven fish, kept five. I got to catch a massive drum and was definitely a very good experience, definitely would recommend for others!
Reported catch:
Bryan Hearn
Nebraska, US
Member since 2025
0
5.0
Verified
Great first fishing experience in Gulf Shores Alabama
4 Hour InShore PM on December 23, 2025 • 5 adults
Shaun did a fantastic job on our fishing trip. He was extremely friendly, curious, and genuinely interested in making sure we had a great experience. He shared helpful tips, kept things fun and relaxed, and worked hard the entire time to put us on fish. Thanks to his guidance, we ended up catching 11–12 fish, which made the trip a huge success. I’d highly recommend Shaun to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and personable fishing guide.
Reported catch:
Ryan Park
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
A great trip with an experienced guide
2 Hour Inshore on October 23, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
We had a great time on our charter with Captain Shawn from Bama Bandit Sport Fishing. We opted for the inshore charter with our 13 and 9 year old joining us, so Captain Shawn took us to his spots along the channel. We had a lot of bites and were able to bring in enough fish to cook up a meal for four that night. Shawn was great with the boys, showing them how to cast and giving them feedback during and following a catch (or “one that got away”) so they could learn something and move forward with some better techniques. We also managed to catch a few catfish for good measure. All in all, we had a great family outing and Shawn was a good fit for us as our captain.
Anna Glenn
Mississippi, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Nonstop fun
4 Hour Inshore AM on July 8, 2025 • 5 adults
We had a blast!! We were catching them left and right! We even caught a baby shark that we of course released! Our guide was knowledgeable and a good guy.. he really placed an emphasis on cleanliness and organization, which I could highly understand. He had a great boat and some great gear and all we did was catch fish! He took pictures, shared stories, and even took the time to actually teach our youngest member proper techniques and I really had a ton of respect for him for that! Would definitely do it again, especially in another season of the year where we could potentially catch a few other species! Great experience.
Reported catch:
Kenneth King
Oklahoma, US
Member since 2025
1
5.0
Verified
Bama Bandit is THE BEST.
2 Hour Inshore - 2:00 PM on July 4, 2025 • 3 adults • 1 child
We can't say enough good things about our fishing experience with Captain Shawn. We spent a week in Gulf Shores/Ft.Morgan, and paid for other chartered fishing trips, but none of them compared to this experience. When we come back to GS again, without one ounce of hesitation, will book a trip with this guy. He took my 3 boys and husband out for the two hour trip. They came back with a load of fish! The boys and my husband said it was the best two hours of the whole entire weeks vacation. If you want an easy going and laid back time, and someone who knows exactly what they are doing, book with the Bama Bandit. You will not regret it.
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FAQs about Bama Bandit Sport Fishing
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What is the boat like?
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Shearwater
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury Turbo Charged
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots