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
(91 reviews)
Panama City
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (77)
Fishing with Seth
Family Fishing
Family Fishing
+74
Angler rating
78
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
93%
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Chris D.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1/2 Day Trip w/ Captain Ellis

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on July 31, 2023
Had a great trip with Seth and Sean! Caught several fish including Red Snapper, Mahi Mahi, Gag Grouper, Amberjack, and Bonita....
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James S.
Trussville, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome 6-hour PM bottom fishing with Capt. Seth and Shawn!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer on June 28, 2021
Capt. Seth was lightning quick to respond to our questions and specifics to make this fishing trip a memorable birthday experience....
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Jon S.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer on July 19, 2023
This is our 4th year in a row going with Capt Ellis charters and Capt Seth along with his amazing deck hand Shawn. This was...
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Josh F.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour morning trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing on May 24, 2022
We had 5 adults and 2 kids, youngest was 6 and a half and his first time on a boat. Captain Seth was great, kept us right on...
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Daniel O.
Buford, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing on May 1, 2021
Considering that only 2 out of the whole geoup has been deep sea fishing before. It was a first for everyone else. Captain...
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