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.

My Charter Listing

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (89)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
88%
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Robert W.
DeKalb, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Times!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekday (AM) 1-6 PAX on June 14, 2023
Captain Shawn is awesome and first mate Kieth worked his butt off. We caught our limit and a little extra because of the rules....
Robert W. recommends Breezy 1 Sportfishing
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Robert W.
Lake Villa, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Afternoon 6 hour trip with Captain Shawn and Hunter.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekend (PM) on August 27, 2022
Great communication on how the fish were biting and reacting. Then putting us on one of the biggest catches 10+ giant fish...
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Ab K.
Libertyville, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Shawn & Jordan

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekday (AM) 1-6 PAX on August 2, 2022
3rd time out with these gentlemen and every time has been fantastic. They put you on the fish and are a great crew.ย  Thanks...
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Anne-Michele L.
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The Best Fishing Day EVER

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekday (AM) 1-6 PAX on July 5, 2021
Iโ€™m a FL native who grew up fishing and I have NEVER had a day like we had on the Breezy 1. Shawn and Jordan are members...
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Mike M.
Crete, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour PM on Breezy1

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekday (PM) 1-4 PAX on August 4, 2022
3/4 day with Captain Shawn. Forecast was for choppy water, and with a cold front coming through, Shawn gave us the option of...
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