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!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(265 reviews)
Angler's choice
Gulf Shores
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Trips from US $500

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 265 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (278)
Off season success!
Off season success!
Captain Crews and Gatlin
+275
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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Clinton H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a blast!!!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Trolling - 1:00 PM on September 12, 2025
Captain Steve and deck hand Gatlin were awesome. They made the trip fun and we hit our fishing limit. They were super personable...
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Robert H.
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
Overall

Awesome

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Trolling on May 8, 2025
Had an absolute great time, Capt.Stephen, put us right on the fishing! Couple times had all 3or 4 pools going off, highly recommend...
Robert H. recommends Black Flag Company
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Jacob P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 hour after noon trip July

VERIFIED   5 Hour โ€“ Combo Trolling/Bottom - 1:00 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 A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Black Flag charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Trolling on March 27, 2025
We had a great time fishing with Steve and Eric. Put us on fish right from the start. Smooth ride out but the wind picked up...
Steve A. recommends Black Flag Company
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Christian R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bottom Fishing on July 19, 2025
Black flag company is an awesome group to fish with. Good atmosphere and fun the whole time. Guaranteed to have a good trip....
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