Captain
Shannon McGraw

Member since May 2018 Newport Beach, United States
Background
Captain Shannon McGraw is an Orange County native and has been exploring the waters in the area for decades. Fishing is his passion and lifestyle and he can't imagine doing anything else. On trips with Capt. Shannon, you will not only have a great time, but you will be safe as well, and your guide will go the extra mile to get you on your next trophy fish.
Techniques
My favorite fishing is Yellowtail on the anchor, wether it be at Catalina or San Clemente Island. Yellowtail are SoCal funnest year round game fish, they pull hard, are in schools, and are excellent table fair. Offshore fishing can't be beat either, Tuna, Dorado and Yellowtail is the goal. Fishing on the surface for Tuna is incredible as well, you can troll, use bait fish, use kites, but a surface lure is my preferred choice.

Hey, I'm Captain Shannon McGraw

Newport Beach, United States
Background
Captain Shannon McGraw is an Orange County native and has been exploring the waters in the area for decades. Fishing is his passion and lifestyle and he can't imagine doing anything else. On trips with Capt. Shannon, you will not only have a great time, but you will be safe as well, and your guide will go the extra mile to get you on your next trophy fish.
Techniques
My favorite fishing is Yellowtail on the anchor, wether it be at Catalina or San Clemente Island. Yellowtail are SoCal funnest year round game fish, they pull hard, are in schools, and are excellent table fair. Offshore fishing can't be beat either, Tuna, Dorado and Yellowtail is the goal. Fishing on the surface for Tuna is incredible as well, you can troll, use bait fish, use kites, but a surface lure is my preferred choice.
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(168 reviews)
Angler's choice
Newport Beach
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Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 168 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Great trip with a qualified captain.
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
83%
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Chris W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Sealutions Top Shelf Fishing Excursion

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 6, 2025
Where do we start?! Captain Shannon made our fishing trip an unforgettable experience from beginning to end. His professionalism...
Chris W. recommends Sealutions Sportfishing LLC, Newport Beach
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Eric C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Super Fun

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 13, 2025
What a great day. I couldnโ€™t have asked for a more perfect beautiful day. Great Captain, not only knowledgeable about fishing,...
Eric C. recommends Sealutions Sportfishing LLC, Newport Beach
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Darren S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with a qualified captain.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on July 18, 2025
Told him what our expectations were for the half day fishing excursion and he knew exactly where to take my crew of 4 anxious...
Darren S. recommends Sealutions Sportfishing LLC, Newport Beach
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James W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day of fishing.

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Tripโ€“Catalina Island on July 27, 2025
Captain Shannon is just an incredible guide, captain and angler.ย  His knowledge of the area, the fish and the technical aspects...
James W. recommends Sealutions Sportfishing LLC, Newport Beach
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Sally A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Day of Fishing !!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on July 10, 2025
We had a great time , first drop and BAM Bite right away !! We must of caught about 80 plus and 5 different species . Grandma...
Sally A. recommends Sealutions Sportfishing LLC, Newport Beach
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