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: 5 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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Kayla F.
Mexia, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day fishing with Captain and Sean

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on August 1, 2022
We had a great fishing trip with Captain and Sean.ย  We had 5 kids and 4 adults.ย  There was plenty of room for everyone to...
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James W.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic trip

VERIFIED   12 Hr Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer on June 24, 2024
Great group to work with. Capt. Seth and deckhand Sean. Awesome, guys too work with and kept us on fish the entire time.
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Glenda B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Gave us a workout!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing on March 13, 2024
Capt Seth @ Capt Shawn were excellent.ย  Great communication, able to adjust due to weather, and helped us catch our limit!
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Will J.
United States
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day fishing!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer on August 4, 2022
We had a blast on the Capt Ellis yesterday.ย  The crew was great with my 3 sons.ย  We crushed the snapper including a monster...
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Tom M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Seth

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer on July 2, 2024
Had good time caught some fish .mate was really helpful
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