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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Gregory D.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Breezy 1

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekend (PM) on July 8, 2023
Amazing boat, captain and first mate. Treated us like family.
Gregory D. recommends Breezy 1 Sportfishing
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Natasha M.
Palatine, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hours with Captain Shawn

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekday (PM) 1-4 PAX on June 9, 2022
Great trip with 2 kids and 2 adults. The boat is extremely spacious and Captain Shawn had more than a dozen lines in the water...
Natasha M. recommends Breezy 1 Sportfishing
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Robert S.
VLG OF LAKEWD, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a great experience!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekday (PM) 1-6 PAX on August 12, 2021
We had a perfect family fishing trip aboard the Breezy I.ย  Captain Sean put us on the fish and we kept he and Jordan busy...
Robert S. recommends Breezy 1 Sportfishing
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James R.
Mishawaka, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekend (PM) on September 2, 2023
James R. recommends Breezy 1 Sportfishing
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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
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2nd annual fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekday (AM) 1-6 PAX on August 19, 2022
Another fantastic trip with Breezy 1, Captian Shawn and Jordan were great, boated 20 big boys today, great time!
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