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
91
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Capt. Ellis Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(91 reviews)
Panama City
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Trips from US $1,200

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
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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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Jodi F.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Red Snapper fishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer on June 27, 2023
We had rough seas, but our Captains Seth and Sean did a great job keeping us safe and on the fish! It was a great 8 hour trip!
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Kieran R.
Oklahoma City, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very fun

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM on May 6, 2023
working with seth and the staff was a breeze when planning the trip. the trip out was tons of fun and i would highly recommend
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Brian B.
Cartersville, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hour trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing on April 1, 2023
The Captain and crew was awesome. They took real care of us. Every where we stop there was fish to catch. Very professional...
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Angel S.
P C BEACH, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AWESOME TRIP

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing Summer on August 4, 2022
Capt Seth and Capt Shawn were very professional and knowledgeable on helping me and my family fish in numerous fishing holes....
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Don M.
Lebanon, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Trolling PM Summer on July 29, 2022
Captains Shawn & Seth were really great. There were 12 of us, and captain Shawn helped us all. There were 2 kids younger than...
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