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!
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(194 reviews)
Angler's choice
Gulf Shores
 3 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 194 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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
94%
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Kelly G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Action packed!

VERIFIED   4 Hour InShore PM on June 27, 2025
First time inshore charter fishing for our family.ย  Captain Shawn was excellent.ย  He went out of his way to make our trip...
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Amy T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful experience for the whole family

VERIFIED   4 Hour InShore PM on May 28, 2025
This was our first time in Gulf Shore and our first fishing excursion like this.ย  Shawn was wonderful!ย  He not only got us...
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Steve D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour InShore AM on October 4, 2025
Captain Shawn was great and knowledgeable! It was super windy,ย  so we stayed in shore, Captain Shawn knew where to go and...
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Mickey G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Exceeded expectations!

VERIFIED   4 Hour InShore AM on September 17, 2025
4 hour morning trip. Slow time of season for fishing but Captain Shawn got us on the White Trout and it was nonstop from there....
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Scott L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Book it!

VERIFIED   4 Hour InShore AM on July 31, 2025
Went out with Captain Shawn for a morning of fishing the bay. It was the highlight of our trip to Gulf Shores Beach! Captain...
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