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
(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
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (92)
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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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Allen J.
Ely, IA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Shawn on Breeze II

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekend (AM) on May 28, 2022
Allen J. recommends Breezy 1 Sportfishing
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Scott O.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Afternoon trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekday (PM) 1-6 PAX on July 17, 2020
Went out on a Friday afternoon in mid July and the crew did a great job finding the fish - everyone was able to bring in a...
Scott O. recommends Breezy 1 Sportfishing
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Tom T. S.
Whiting, Indiana
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good trip despite timing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekday (AM) 1-6 PAX on June 14, 2019
The trip started with a sunny day.ย  Shawn took us out along โ€œthe hillโ€ and put all his lines out.ย  Unfortunately, our...
Tom T. S. recommends Breezy 1 Sportfishing
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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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Tomasz R.
Chicago, IL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Shawn

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Weekday (AM) 1-6 PAX on July 1, 2022
We had a lot of fun fishing on a Breezy boat
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