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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Nick J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Inshore on October 3, 2025
The trip was amazing and Shawn was wicked cool and very experienced! Highly recommend!
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John P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Captain

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour InShore AM on September 24, 2025
Shawn was awesome made sure we were having a great time very helpful.ย  Highly recommend
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Jonathan G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent time

VERIFIED   4 Hour InShore PM on August 6, 2025
I booked a short 2 hour trip to have my children get some experience. In that short of time we were on fish the whole time....
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Kyle E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water with family

VERIFIED   2 Hr. Inshore AM on July 18, 2025
Captain was great, weather wasnโ€™t the best but he worked great with us to make sure we had a great trip on the bay.ย  He...
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Matthew A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Shawn was awesome!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Inshore on July 1, 2025
Party of 4 that consisted on 3 children and myself.ย  3 of 4 had minimal fishing experience and Shawn was thorough in his explanations...
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