Captain
Shannon LaBauve

Member since July 2017 Galveston, United States
Background
I was born in Lake Charles La from a fishing family. Many of my relatives are professional fishermen and guides. I have been guiding with a Captain's license for 30 years. I am the owner and operator of the sea foam green boat you see in the ad.
Techniques
I like using natural or live baits.

Hey, I'm Captain Shannon LaBauve

Galveston, United States
Background
I was born in Lake Charles La from a fishing family. Many of my relatives are professional fishermen and guides. I have been guiding with a Captain's license for 30 years. I am the owner and operator of the sea foam green boat you see in the ad.
Techniques
I like using natural or live baits.
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(984 reviews)
Angler's choice
Galveston
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
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Trips from US $495

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 984 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2124)
Morning trip with Captain Shannon
Shannon was AWESOME!!
Shannon was AWESOME!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
91%
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Rob Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Kids Trip was a success

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Jetty Fishing (AM) on July 16, 2025
We booked this trip to take the kids out on the ocean to catch some fish. Captain Shannon was great with the kids. Most of...
Rob Z. recommends Galveston Offshore
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Dustin B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 year old daughter had a blast

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Jetty Fishing (AM) on August 28, 2024
Itโ€™s very hard to keep a 5 year old child happy and busy doing the same thing 4 hours. I really didnโ€™t think she would...
Dustin B. recommends Galveston Offshore
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James C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience. Direct clear verbal communication and kid friendly.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Jetty Fishing (AM) on August 4, 2025
Caught some fish and had a ton of fun safely. What more could you ask for.
James C. recommends Galveston Offshore
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Brooke K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

We caught Sharks!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip - Nearshore (PM) on June 18, 2025
We went wanting to catch sharks and thatโ€™s what we did! We caught our own bait fish first and that was fun in itself! The...
Brooke K. recommends Galveston Offshore
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Chris G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tough conditions but fun!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Jetty Fishing (AM) on April 1, 2025
Captain Shannon took us out in less than ideal conditions due to the wind and swell and worked his tail off to get us into...
Chris G. recommends Galveston Offshore
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