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
92
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Capt. Ellis Charters

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 92 reviews
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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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Harry T.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Seth

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Trolling on April 5, 2021
Harry T. recommends Capt. Ellis Charters
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Brian B.
Euharlee, GA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing on June 16, 2020
Brian B. recommends Capt. Ellis Charters
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Mark V.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Trolling on July 16, 2020
Mark V. recommends Capt. Ellis Charters
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Benjamin W.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Seth

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Trolling on July 7, 2020
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Tim F.
Fort Wayne, IN
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour pm trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM on December 27, 2021
The captain was a little impatient and liked to move around too much. We paid to fish and got a very expensive boat ride. In...
Tim F. does not recommend Capt. Ellis Charters
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