Captain
Shawn Slattery

Member since December 2019 Gulf Shores, United States
Background
I started my fishing career, at age 12, bought my first, commercial vessel at 14, fishing all over the Gulf. Moved to Kona, Hawaii, switching to charters and built Kona Cowboy Sportfishing. My wife Kimberly and I, worked together establishing a very successful business. When it was time to go home, we sold the Cowboy, moved back to Gulf Shores and bought the Bandit! I stayed with charter fishing, I found the best of both worlds. I get to fish everyday and share my love and enthusiasm for fishing and catch plenty of fish, with other people. Whether you're a first timer, or expert, you won't be disappointed.
Techniques
I prepare for my charters, checking the weather, tide charts, water temperature and the fisherman's coconut wireless. No matter what's biting, no one will work harder, to put you on the fish!

Hey, I'm Captain Shawn Slattery

Gulf Shores, United States
Background
I started my fishing career, at age 12, bought my first, commercial vessel at 14, fishing all over the Gulf. Moved to Kona, Hawaii, switching to charters and built Kona Cowboy Sportfishing. My wife Kimberly and I, worked together establishing a very successful business. When it was time to go home, we sold the Cowboy, moved back to Gulf Shores and bought the Bandit! I stayed with charter fishing, I found the best of both worlds. I get to fish everyday and share my love and enthusiasm for fishing and catch plenty of fish, with other people. Whether you're a first timer, or expert, you won't be disappointed.
Techniques
I prepare for my charters, checking the weather, tide charts, water temperature and the fisherman's coconut wireless. No matter what's biting, no one will work harder, to put you on the fish!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(214 reviews)
Angler's choice
Gulf Shores
 8 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 214 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with the best
Experienced captain = lots of fish!
Captain Shawn was amazing putting us on fish. Great knowledge and personality.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Ryan P.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great trip with an experienced guide

VERIFIED   2 Hour Inshore on October 23, 2025
We had a great time on our charter with Captain Shawn from Bama Bandit Sport Fishing.ย  We opted for the inshore charter with...
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Bryan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great first fishing experience in Gulf Shores Alabama

VERIFIED   4 Hour InShore PM on December 23, 2025
Shaun did a fantastic job on our fishing trip. He was extremely friendly, curious, and genuinely interested in making sure...
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Anna G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nonstop fun

VERIFIED   4 Hour InShore AM on July 8, 2025
We had a blast!! We were catching them left and right! We even caught a baby shark that we of course released! Our guide was...
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Kenneth K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bama Bandit is THE BEST.

VERIFIED   2 Hour Inshore - 2:00 PM on July 4, 2025
We canโ€™t say enough good things about our fishing experience with Captain Shawn. We spent a week in Gulf Shores/Ft.Morgan,...
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Hayley J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great afternoon on the bay!

VERIFIED   4 Hour InShore PM on May 26, 2025
Captain Shawn was great, we did a four hour trip into Mobile Bay and pulled in a bunch of beautiful blue cats, a few non-keeper...
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