Captain
Shawn Keulen

Member since October 2018 Winthrop Harbor, United States
Background
My experience on these waters dates back to when I was 7 years old and I began fishing with my father. I began working as a first mate on charter boats when I was 13 years old. With over 30 years of experience in the charter industry and multiple generations, fishing is not only in our blood, it's also our passion.

Hey, I'm Captain Shawn Keulen

Winthrop Harbor, United States
Background
My experience on these waters dates back to when I was 7 years old and I began fishing with my father. I began working as a first mate on charter boats when I was 13 years old. With over 30 years of experience in the charter industry and multiple generations, fishing is not only in our blood, it's also our passion.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Breezy 1 Sportfishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(65 reviews)
Winthrop Harbor
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Trips from US $770

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 66 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (92)
Great birthday outing
Great day!
Great day!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
88%
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Azeem K.
Third Lake, IL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekend (PM) on October 9, 2021
Azeem K. recommends Breezy 1 Sportfishing
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William P.
Spring Grove, IL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Shawn

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekday (PM) 1-4 PAX on September 16, 2021
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Robert J.
Evanston, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great charter!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekday (AM) 1-6 PAX on August 19, 2019
Shawn and his mate did an awesome job of putting us on fish and provided a great experience on the lake. The boat was perfect...
Robert J. recommends Breezy 1 Sportfishing
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Mark H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 26, 2025
The charter operator canceled 40 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Billy J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekday (AM) 5-6 PAX on October 8, 2020
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