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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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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Bryan J.
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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Shawn was very knowledgeable and has a lifetime of experience.ย  He knows the right places to fish. He was very kind and helpful.ย ...
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Kevin H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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G and the Grandkids

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Inshore PM on October 15, 2025
Great time with Capt Shawn Back to back 2 hour with Dads and 4 grankids. 41 White Trout, ya that was fun!
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Sam W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip with 6 year old grandson

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour InShore AM on October 13, 2025
Captain Shawn was wonderful. we all had a great time and watching grandson catch all the beat was awesome. Enjoyed our day...
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Maleah P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   2 Hr. Inshore AM on July 21, 2025
The water was pretty warm so the fish werenโ€™t biting but we caught a few small bull sharks and a few smaller fish. Weโ€™re...
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James R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain was friendly

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour InShore PM on October 8, 2025
Captain was friendly and informative. We had a great time would highly recommend this trip.
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