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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(177 reviews)
Angler's choice
Newport Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 177 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (139)
Fishing with Shannon
Fishing with Shannon
Great late October trip
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Angler rating
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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
84%
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Tim G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Shannon

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip PM on November 1, 2025
We had so much fun!ย  Captain very knowledgeable! It was great to have a small group, just the captain, myself, my son, son-in-law...
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Chad M.
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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Amazing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 15, 2025
We had an amazing trip clean boat great equipment our captain was excellent super knowledgeable and professional. We caught...
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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
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Great day of fishing.

VERIFIED   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...
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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   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...
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Robert K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing experience.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 16, 2025
We caught lots of fish, mostly Calico Bass. We kept a few to have cooked up at the Blue Water Grill which was phenomenal. Captain...
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