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Inshore Fishing Charters in Dana Point
6 inshore guides in Dana Point and Newport Beach that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Dana Point inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
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. All 6 operators: Dana Point fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Dana Point at a glance
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.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 1; Full day (8 hours or more) – 1.
- Fish they list most: Yellowtail, Halibut, White seabass, Bluefin tuna, Calico bass, Sand bass, Rockfish, Yellowfin tuna.
- In season in October: Rockfish (see the Dana Point season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Dana Point fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Questions
Inshore charters in Dana Point: questions
What fish do inshore charters target in Dana Point?
The fish these guides list most often are Yellowtail, Halibut, White seabass, Bluefin tuna, Calico bass, Sand bass. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Dana Point?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Dana Point also runs offshore trips: 6 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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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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