Captain
Shawn Reese

Member since May 2019 San Antonio, United States
Background
Captain Shawn Reese grew up fishing with his dad and brothers. This created unforgettable memories and sparked a lifelong love for fishing. He decided to start guiding so he can bring the same sort of joy to other people and families out there. With more than 20 years of guiding experience, there's nothing he'd rather be doing!
Techniques
Trolling, casting and anchoring up.

Hey, I'm Captain Shawn Reese

San Antonio, United States
Background
Captain Shawn Reese grew up fishing with his dad and brothers. This created unforgettable memories and sparked a lifelong love for fishing. He decided to start guiding so he can bring the same sort of joy to other people and families out there. With more than 20 years of guiding experience, there's nothing he'd rather be doing!
Techniques
Trolling, casting and anchoring up.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Fishtrips

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(54 reviews)
San Antonio
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Trips from US $260

Fishtrips โ€“ Marathon

State licensed
Excellent
4.4 / 5
(7 reviews)
Marathon
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $600

Fishing Reports

Happy Fathers day trip!!
Happy Fathers day trip!!
Jun 14, 2025 Marathon
Little breezy today and this father snd son easily limited on mangrove snapper. Happy fathers day. These fish are about to head out to the patch reef to spawn. Fished out of Marathon fl.
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April Freshwater Redfish!!
April Freshwater Redfish!!
Apr 24, 2025 San Antonio
Sorry for the lack of reports. I have a hurt knee and just now getting back to catching. Got nice red today when i went to run the boat after a repair. Reds are definitely turning on!!
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Hot redfish for spring break!!!
Hot redfish for spring break!!!
Mar 8, 2024 San Antonio
Redfish are Hot right now at Calaveras lake just in time for spring break.
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Mangrove snapper dpawn is on!!!
Mangrove snapper dpawn is on!!!
Jul 9, 2023 Marathon
Me and the wife went last night to catch some mangrove snapper. Easily got our limit of some nice ones plus plenty of released keepers. Then she got a tarpon while i was cleaning fish today. As you can see the screen was full of fish ad we where leaving.
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Redfish are biting for spring break!!
Redfish are biting for spring break!!
Mar 12, 2023 San Antonio
Calaveras and Braunig lakes are both turned on for spring break redfish!!! Plenty of openings now thru 3/26/23. This trip limited out in 3 hrs.
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Redfish spawn happening now!!!
Redfish spawn happening now!!!
Sep 25, 2022 San Antonio
9/25/22 Calavaras lake water temp still 93*. Just me and the wife in the big boat to mainly run it. Trolled 1 downrigger/1 rod. Caught 3 keepers lost a few others. Come and fet you some!!!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (96)
Nice trip
Nice trip
Great time!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
93%
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Anthony H.
San Antonio, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Shawn

VERIFIED   Half Day Tripโ€“ Weekday (AM) on April 22, 2021
Great fishing trip. Captain Shawn is very passionate about his customers having a great experience. He takes the time to help...
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Marvin R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very experienced guide

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 14, 2023
Very experienced guide
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Mando M.
Selma, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day

VERIFIED   Weekend Half Day Trip (AM) on August 21, 2021
Shawn is Dโ€™ man! He went over and above and we had an awesome day. We appreciate his willingness to go the extra mile -...
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Michael G.
Pharr, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Tripโ€“ Weekday (AM) on April 1, 2021
Father son trip. We ended up catching our limit of red fish and the fish put up a good fight. Captain Shawn is very patient...
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Bradley L.
San Antonio, Texas
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Father/Son Fishing Day with Captain Shawn

VERIFIED   Weekend Half Day Trip (AM) on April 2, 2022
Got to spend some time with my 13 year old son catching our limit with Captain Shawn.ย  Beautiful day and great catch!!!
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