Captain
Shawn McGowan

Member since February 2017 Panama City, United States
Background
I was born and raised in a charter fishing family right here in Panama City Beach. I have always loved being on the water and fishing, after college and experiencing fishing all across the state of Florida I decided I wanted to stay right in my home town doing what I love.
Techniques
Trolling, Bottom Fishing, and Shark Fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Shawn McGowan

Panama City, United States
Background
I was born and raised in a charter fishing family right here in Panama City Beach. I have always loved being on the water and fishing, after college and experiencing fishing all across the state of Florida I decided I wanted to stay right in my home town doing what I love.
Techniques
Trolling, Bottom Fishing, and Shark Fishing

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(92 reviews)
Panama City
 Last booking: 6 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 92 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (78)
36 keepers in 2 hrs.
Fishing with Seth
Family Fishing
+75
Angler rating
79
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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Brandon M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

36 keepers in 2 hrs.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on June 23, 2025
We booked a 4 hr trip, hour there and an hour back to our spot. Once we found fish it was non-stop action.
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Frank Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Seth

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on June 6, 2023
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Nicholas H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Intro Trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on June 8, 2023
I took my siblings, nieces, and nephews out on a 4-hour trip.ย  I fish a lot in the Pacific, and they all wanted to come, but...
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Jon S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer on July 17, 2024
We fish with Captain Seth every year we come to PCB. 5 years in a row and great trips everytime. Shoutout to deckhand Shawn...
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Jamie R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captains got us great fishing.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing PM on May 26, 2024
We all had a great time.ย  We all caught fish. We willl be back again.ย  This was our second trip out with Capt Seth...
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