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
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(24 reviews)
Waianae
 Last booking: 2 days ago
Trips from US $942

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (32)
A Blue Marlin to talk about
A Blue Marlin to talk about
This IS Oahu fishing!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Art H.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Really tough

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 6, 2025
We had rough seas today and Capain Shannon did everything possible to put us on fish. The bite was slow due to the weather...
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Andrea E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Shannon

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on July 23, 2025
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Marli G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 8, 2025
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Michael T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Shannon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience! The captain and crew were fun, persistent, and knowledgeable! They continued making changes...
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Javier T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trophy fish ๐ŸŽฃ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽฃ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽฃ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 27, 2025
A group of 6 of us took a trip on Feb 27th 2025 and we werenโ€™t disappointed. We caught two Blue Marlin that put up a hell...
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