Charter Operator
Live Bait Sport Fishing

Member since April 2024 Waianae, United States
Background
Captain Shannon has been fishing most of his life. He has experience fishing in Cabo San Lucas, and for over 40 years he has fished in Hawaiian waters, including Oahu and Kona. In early 1997, he started fishing on the Live Bait with Captain Dale Simmons off the Waianae Coast. In August 1998, Shannon purchased the business from Simmons and has been the owner and operator ever since. Shannon enjoys sharing the excitement of big-game fishing with other anglers on their fishing adventure. He also holds the title of catching the biggest fish in the legendary Ahi Fever Tournament in Waianae.
Techniques
Deep sea trolling with light to heavy tackles, lures, and live bait

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Waianae, United States
Background
Captain Shannon has been fishing most of his life. He has experience fishing in Cabo San Lucas, and for over 40 years he has fished in Hawaiian waters, including Oahu and Kona. In early 1997, he started fishing on the Live Bait with Captain Dale Simmons off the Waianae Coast. In August 1998, Shannon purchased the business from Simmons and has been the owner and operator ever since. Shannon enjoys sharing the excitement of big-game fishing with other anglers on their fishing adventure. He also holds the title of catching the biggest fish in the legendary Ahi Fever Tournament in Waianae.
Techniques
Deep sea trolling with light to heavy tackles, lures, and live bait

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(22 reviews)
Waianae
Trips from US $942

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 22 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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This IS Oahu fishing!
It was a crazy fishing experience 100 percent recommend!
It was a awesome trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Eric W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

It was a awesome trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 13, 2025
Well we hit the open water at 5:30am paid for the charter from (6am-2pm) and got off the water about 3:45pm. The captain was...
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Brian C.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bottom of the 9thโ€ฆ

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 31, 2025
What a great day!ย  Started early and went to get bait.ย  Immediately trolled and hooked into a yellow tail that ended up turning...
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John G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

This IS Oahu fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on December 2, 2025
Amazing Captain. Amazing catch. Definitely plan on going back.
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Trent C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Crew and Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2025
Caught 3 large marlin in 4 hours.ย  Crew first caught bait with NO BAIT just skill and bare hooks.ย  We had 2 marlin hooked...
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Nelson F.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

It was a crazy fishing experience 100 percent recommend!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 18, 2025
We double up on the tunas ! Me and my brother in law both at the same time ! Figthing tunas while sharks was coming for my...
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