Bama Bandit Sport Fishing
Bama Bandit Sport Fishing
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Meet Captain Shawn – Gulf Shores Local, Waterman & Professional Guide
When you fish with Captain Shawn, you're not just booking a charter—you're fishing with someone who has spent his life on these waters.
A lifelong Gulf Shores local, Captain Shawn holds a 100-Ton U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License and brings decades of on-the-water experience to every trip. Before becoming a full-time charter captain, he earned his living as a commercial fisherman in the very same waters you'll be fishing today. That experience gave him an intimate understanding of the tides, seasons, bait movement, and fish behavior that only comes from years of working on the Gulf.
Because he still has many friends in the commercial fishing industry, Captain Shawn stays connected to what's happening on the water every day. He knows where the fish are feeding and works hard to put his guests on the best bite possible.
Captain Shawn believes every charter should be about your experience. Whether you're hoping to catch your first fish, fill the cooler with delicious table fare, land a trophy redfish, or battle a powerful shark, he'll customize your trip to fit your goals.
He takes pride in making every guest feel comfortable and welcome, with special attention given to veterans, seniors, families, and children. His patience, professionalism, and genuine love of teaching make him a favorite among first-time anglers and experienced fishermen alike.
Your adventure begins at Safe Harbor Seafood, a working commercial fish house in beautiful Bon Secour, Alabama. Unlike many marinas, you'll launch from the heart of the local fishing industry, and because the productive fishing grounds are so close, you'll spend less time running the boat and more time catching fish.
Come see why so many families, locals, veterans, and visitors choose Bama Bandit Sportfishing for unforgettable inshore fishing adventures in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and Bon Secour.
Book your trip today, and let's make
Meet Captain Shawn – Gulf Shores Local, Waterman & Professional Guide
When you fish with Captain Shawn, you're not just booking a charter—you're fishing with someone who has spent his life on these waters.
A lifelong Gulf Shores local, Captain Shawn holds a 100-Ton U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License and brings decades of on-the-water experience to every trip. Before becoming a full-time charter captain, he earned his living as a commercial fisherman in the very same waters you'll be fishing today. That experience gave him an intimate understanding of the tides, seasons, bait movement, and fish behavior that only comes from years of working on the Gulf.
Because he still has many friends in the commercial fishing industry, Captain Shawn stays connected to what's happening on the water every day. He knows where the fish are feeding and works hard to put his guests on the best bite possible.
Captain Shawn believes every charter should be about your experience. Whether you're hoping to catch your first fish, fill the cooler with delicious table fare, land a trophy redfish, or battle a powerful shark, he'll customize your trip to fit your goals.
He takes pride in making every guest feel comfortable and welcome, with special attention given to veterans, seniors, families, and children. His patience, professionalism, and genuine love of teaching make him a favorite among first-time anglers and experienced fishermen alike.
Your adventure begins at Safe Harbor Seafood, a working commercial fish house in beautiful Bon Secour, Alabama. Unlike many marinas, you'll launch from the heart of the local fishing industry, and because the productive fishing grounds are so close, you'll spend less time running the boat and more time catching fish.
Come see why so many families, locals, veterans, and visitors choose Bama Bandit Sportfishing for unforgettable inshore fishing adventures in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Fort Morgan, and Bon Secour.
Book your trip today, and let's make
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We HIGHLY recommend Captain Shawn and Bama Bandit Sport Fishing. When visiting Gulf Shores, Alabama my son was interested in a fishing charter for his 12th birthday. We’re SO glad we booked with Captain Shawn! Captain Shawn was hospitable, knowledgable, and experienced, and in just a 2 hour charter, he taught my son much about fishing. Furthermore, I was impressed with Captain Shawn’s ability to balance patience and a stern demeanor… He was calm and encouraging, gave clear instruction, and maintained a safe environment and enjoyable experience. We are grateful for the memories and delicious fish, and we will definitely booking again!
This morning I had the opportunity to fish with Shawn and not only discovered how knowledgeable he is on the history of the area, but also how professional he is in educating novice gulf fishermen like myself on techniques and equipment. I would recommend him to anyone and look forward to booking another excursion with him again. He will definitely work hard to put you on fish. Thank you for a great morning.
We had a great 2 hour trip! When we left the marina we had a nice 10 minute boat ride and were on the fish pulling them in as soon as we got into the bay. We filled up the ice box with more fish than we could take and were back to the beach to enjoy the afternoon. My 10 year old even caught a few sharks which he has been talking about since the trip a few weeks ago. Would definitely recommend and will fish with the Captain Shawn again when we get back to the area.
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.
Shawn was amazing! Highly recommend using him if you are in the gulf shores area. We caught 19 fish in a little over an hour. He is extremely knowledgeable about the area and anything fishing. 10/10!
FAQs about Bama Bandit Sport Fishing
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Inshore (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Inshore - 1:30 PM (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Inshore - 2:00 PM (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Inshore - 6:30 AM (2 hours)
- US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Inshore 9AM (2 hours)
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Inshore AM (4 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (please touch base with me so i know targeted fish)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (free up to 20lbs of fillets)
- Drinks (Ice provided)
- Fishing license (Yes everyone is covered on boat license )
- River fishing (BonSecour River and Mobile Bay )
- Inshore fishing (Smooth Water with Light Tackle=Action)
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing (snapper and reef fish on private fads in summer )
- Flats fishing (tailing reds casting artificial baits )
- Backcountry fishing (breath taking views loaded with trout and redfish)
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Speckled Trout
Your captain
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
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I started my fishing career, at age 12, bought my first, commercial vessel at 14, fishing all over the Gulf. Moved to Kona, Hawaii, switching to charters and built Kona Cowboy Sportfishing. My wife Kimberly and I, worked together establishing a very successful business. When it was time to go home, we sold the Cowboy, moved back to Gulf Shores and bought the Bandit! I stayed with charter fishing, I found the best of both worlds. I get to fish everyday and share my love and enthusiasm for fishing and catch plenty of fish, with other people. Whether you're a first timer, or expert, you won't be disappointed.
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
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