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.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(181 reviews)
Angler's choice
Newport Beach
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 181 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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Matthew Y.
Los Angeles, CA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Capt. Shannon

VERIFIED   Full Day Tripโ€“Catalina Island on August 7, 2018
Matthew Y. recommends Sealutions Sportfishing LLC, Newport Beach
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Michael L.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

April fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 9, 2022
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Scott C.
WASHINGTON TR, UT
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 31, 2018
Scott C. recommends Sealutions Sportfishing LLC, Newport Beach
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Tommy G.
Ivanhoe, MN
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 5, 2019
We went on a long boat ride to watch dolphins,ย  I guess.ย  All three of us were really disapointed. We spent $1100 and didnโ€™t...
Tommy G. does not recommend Sealutions Sportfishing LLC, Newport Beach
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Katherine O.
Forney, TX
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 1, 2018
This was not our first chartered fishing experience and to compare the two this trip was average in comparison. No โ€œwowโ€...
Katherine O. does not recommend Sealutions Sportfishing LLC, Newport Beach
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