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Dana Point, California
Dana Point Fishing Charters
6 charter captains and guides fishing from Dana Point and Newport Beach, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The captains
Dana Point fishing charters and guides, A to Z
Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.
Your boat, Dana Point
The one City Spotlight for Dana Point sits here, above the A to Z list, labeled Featured. Only for captains who pass our listing rules. How it works
California Coastal Charters
Dana Point
Targets: Yellowtail, Halibut, Bluefin tuna, White seabass
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching
34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
Targets: Calico bass, Sand bass, Halibut, Rockfish, Bonito, Yellowtail, Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna
Davey's Locker Sportfishing & Whale Watching
400 Main Street, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Left Coast Sportfishing
34553 Casitas Place, Boat Slip K-1, Dana Point, CA 92629
Targets: Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Yellowtail, Mahi-mahi, Halibut, Calico bass, Sand bass, Rockfish
Long Beach Sportfishing
555 Pico Ave, Berth 55, Long Beach, CA 90802
Targets: Yellowtail, Calico bass, Sand bass, Halibut, Rockfish, Barracuda, Lingcod, Bluefin tuna
Newport Landing Sportfishing
309 Palm St #A, Newport Beach, CA 92661
Targets: Yellowtail, White seabass, Halibut, Barracuda, Calico bass, Albacore, Tuna
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing
Trip types
Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Dana Point?
How the 6 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.
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Deep sea and offshore boats
Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.
Usually after: Yellowtail, Halibut, White seabass, Bluefin tuna.
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Inshore and bay guides
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
Usually after: Yellowtail, Halibut, White seabass, Bluefin tuna.
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Party boats
Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.
Usually after: Calico bass, Halibut, Yellowtail, White seabass.
Heading farther? Cabo San Lucas fishing charters.
Today on the water
Conditions in Dana Point right now
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Live from NOAA tide station TWC0419, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Dana Point.
Full tide table and what is biting: Dana Point fishing report.
Seasons
What is biting in Dana Point, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: wildlife.ca.gov.
Know before you go
Fishing in Dana Point: local notes
Source: danawharf.com
Source: leftcoastsportfishing.com
Source: newportlanding.com
Source: wildlife.ca.gov
Source: wildlife.ca.gov
Questions
Dana Point fishing charter questions
How many fishing charters are in Dana Point?
We list 6 charter captains and guides fishing from Dana Point and Newport Beach, A to Z – not ranked.
How much is a fishing charter in Dana Point?
2 of the 6 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.
What fish can you catch in Dana Point?
The species Dana Point captains list most often are Yellowtail, Halibut, White seabass, Bluefin tuna, Calico bass and Sand bass. In October, the season calendar above shows Rockfish, Lingcod, Spiny lobster in season.
Do I need a fishing license on a charter in California?
Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A California resident annual license is $64.54 and a nonresident annual license $174.14. California fishing license prices and rules.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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