Captain

Shaun Abbott

Shalimar, United States

Angler's choice

250+ reviews

I began fishing as a child and my love for fishing grew with me as I became older. In my younger years, I fished the Northern Atlantic coastal waters of the US and many freshwater lakes and rivers. I spent many years running Salmon and Trout guides on the Great Lakes and also inland guided trips on the waters of Wisconsin. Since relocating to the Destin area 11 years ago I have fallen in love with the fishing and waterways of the Gulf of America and the surrounding area. If anything describes me best aside from being a family man it would be a Fisherman. My love for fishing in the area began on the local piers and beaches. Whether Shark fishing from the beach or simply catching bait for one of my fishing excursions it's all part of the love for what I do.

Charter

Got 2 Go Fishing Charters

Shalimar

Instant Confirmation

Trips from

US $500

Rating

5.0

251 reviews

4.9

Boat & Equipment

5.0

Captain & Crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (783)

What anglers say

98%

Good experience

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Recommend this charter

96%

Appropriate for children

100%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Caught fish

All reviews (251)

Showing 1 – 5 of 251 reviews

Jeremy Griffin
Hawaii, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing Trip, Awesome Captain!
4 Hour Trip – Offshore AM on August 26, 2026 • 4 adults
Shaun was very easy to contact in the weeks approaching the trip and very responsive with all our questions. The week of the trip, the weather was all over the place and he was able to get us set up on another day to avoid the unpredictable weather. Instead of sending me back to the site, he was able to make the changes in our reservation and have me confirm them. Im sure being later in the season helped with that, but after meeting him, I can tell Shaun is just that type of Captain. The day of our trip Captain Shaun met us at the marina and met our family. He very easily meshed with our families energy and got us to some of his spots to put us on fish. We only had a couple pulls in the fish biting and he wasted no time getting us to another spot on some more fish. We took home plenty of keepers and threw back even more. We enjoyed our fishing, our conversations with our Captain and it will not be the last time we book with him. I appreciate most how respectful he was of our time and his ability to navigate 4 people on the boat by himself. He is a very experienced Captain and I would highly recommend him for any fishing trip! Thanks for a memorable week Captain Shaun!
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Response from Captain
September 9, 2026
thank you Jeremy!
Aubrey Moore
Indiana, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best Charter Experience in Destin
4 Hour Trip – Offshore AM on May 6, 2026 • 2 adults
Captain Shaun was absolutely awesome. From the start, it felt less like being on a charter with a stranger & more like going out fishing with a friend you’ve known for years. Super knowledgeable, easygoing, funny, & genuinely cared about making sure everyone had a great time. We caught spadefish, mahi mahi, triggerfish, vermilion snapper, & more throughout the trip, and kept us on fish the entire morning. He explained things well, kept the energy up, and made the whole experience feel relaxed & enjoyable. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and it made a huge difference in the experience. Honestly just an incredible day overall & something we’ll remember for a long time. Highly recommend booking with Captain Shaun.
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Response from Captain
May 6, 2026
Thank you Aubrey!
David Cress
Repeat angler
Georgia, US
Member since 2025
3 trips
4.7
Verified
Epic Father-Son Offshore Trip with Captain Shaun
6 Hour Trip – Offshore AM on June 27, 2026 • 2 adults
Captain Shaun gave us an awesome offshore trip out of Shalimar/Fort Walton/Destin. He put in the miles, worked hard the whole time, and did everything he could to get us on fish. We caught a great variety, including snapper, amberjack, squirrelfish, remoras, rubies, and had several bigger fish hooked up before the Goliath groupers got to them first. More than anything, it was a great experience with my son. Caleb had an absolute blast, and that’s what made the trip special. Captain Shaun was professional, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and clearly wanted us to have a good time. We’ve fished with him before and would absolutely book with him again. Highly recommend.
Response from Captain
June 28, 2026
Thank you David!
Andrew Skwara
Repeat angler
Tennessee, US
Member since 2024
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Couldn't Have Been Better!
3 Hour Trip-Inshore Kids PM on June 2, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children
Don't think i could have asked for a better experience. Not only did we catch a big variety of fish, but Capt. Shaun taught us a lot about each species and made everything fun. That was perfect for our family with three young boys (7, 8 and 10 yrs old). We caught two big redfish thanks to Shaun's expertise and extra effort. Our boys will never forget it. He also did a great job cleaning the fish and having the boat clean, safe and all the equipment ready. Could not recommended him more.
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Response from Captain
June 5, 2026
Thank you Andrew!
Brandon Holland
Arkansas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
First Time Deep Sea Fishing
5 Hour Trip – Offshore AM on May 30, 2026 • 3 adults
Shaun was great from start to finish. He catered to my wife and child, making it an unforgettable trip! They were able to catch several different types of fish (e.g., red snapper, amberjack, trigger fish, grouper, and sardines/cigar minnows (bait fish)). I was unfortunately seasick, but he was kind and offered whatever he could to help. After we were done, Shaun filleted the fish and packaged it for us to take home. We will definitely charter with Shaun the next time we’re in town!
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Response from Captain
June 16, 2026
thank you Brandon! glad your feeling better!