Captain
Stephen Crews

Member since July 2018 Gulf Shores, United States
Background
Coming from a long line of fishermen. My father was a guide before becoming a game warden when I was a kid. Growing up, I fished or hunted almost every day. As an adult, that passion continues. Before becoming a captain, I commercial shark fished for a living. I have always enjoyed being on the water and giving people the experiences I was blessed with having as a kid. Since becoming a captain, I've guided inshore and offshore. I've been able to help people catch the biggest fish of their lifetime. Look forward to many more experiences like that.
Techniques
We specialize in all sorts of different styles and techniques! I'm not a 1 hook fits all kind of fisherman! Whether it be running different trolling gear to land monster Wahoo or King Mackerel or using lite action spinning reels while catching a cooler full of mahi mahi we've figured out what works best! As for bottom fishing sometimes we go from chicken rigs to sow rigs to free lining live bait! Whatever it takes to put you on the backside of a bent rod and a tight line!

Hey, I'm Captain Stephen Crews

Gulf Shores, United States
Background
Coming from a long line of fishermen. My father was a guide before becoming a game warden when I was a kid. Growing up, I fished or hunted almost every day. As an adult, that passion continues. Before becoming a captain, I commercial shark fished for a living. I have always enjoyed being on the water and giving people the experiences I was blessed with having as a kid. Since becoming a captain, I've guided inshore and offshore. I've been able to help people catch the biggest fish of their lifetime. Look forward to many more experiences like that.
Techniques
We specialize in all sorts of different styles and techniques! I'm not a 1 hook fits all kind of fisherman! Whether it be running different trolling gear to land monster Wahoo or King Mackerel or using lite action spinning reels while catching a cooler full of mahi mahi we've figured out what works best! As for bottom fishing sometimes we go from chicken rigs to sow rigs to free lining live bait! Whatever it takes to put you on the backside of a bent rod and a tight line!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(259 reviews)
Gulf Shores
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 259 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (268)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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Timothy T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a fantastic trip, and crew!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Trolling (12PM) on August 8, 2025
Stephen and Gatlin were amazing!! They went above and beyond to keep everyone on fish, and keep lines in the water! When we...
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Alex A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect Day

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Combo Trolling/Bottom (AM) on August 17, 2025
Went out with my 9yo son, my brother, and my dad for a great boys trip with Captain Steve.ย  We did the 5hr troll/bottom and...
Alex A. recommends Black Flag Company
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James C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Trip with Black Flag charters

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on July 14, 2025
Great trip with our family, caught fishing the entire 6 hour trip, one 31 lbs Red Snapper, 1 50 lbs. Amberjack and hooked a...
James C. recommends Black Flag Company
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Jacob P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 hour after noon trip July

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Combo Trolling/Bottom (PM) on July 14, 2025
Had a great trip out, filled our limit of snapper quickly and then got into the Spanish mackerel and the kings really heavy....
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Steve S.
Bishop, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great charter and crew.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing (AM) on June 1, 2025
Taking Black Flag charter will not disappoint. 6 limits of snapper in less than and hour and dozens of Spanish to close out...
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