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HOW TO BOOK
Private Charters
For charters, please call
(949) 496-5794
Our entire fleet is available for private charters for any occasion.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing is proud to be a charter member of SAC, the
Sportfishing Association of California. Dana Wharf Sportfishing and
SAC are committed to the recreational sportfisherman - and you can
also help by becoming a supporting member and participating in annual
SAC events. Click here for more information.
Fishing Trips
Advance purchase strongly suggested. Trips often sell out in advance.
Get information, check schedule & buy tickets:
Dana Point Open Party Fishing Trips
Or to purchase by phone, call Zerve at
(800) 979-3370
Have you ever wanted to go ocean fishing but thought it was only for the professional? Well, we have good news for you! Dana Wharf Sportfishing offers fishing trips all year long and anyone can go - young, old, experienced or those out for their first trip. Our landing caters to the novice as well as the seasoned fishermen. Our knowledgeable crew and expert skippers who are always eager to help educate and instruct, if needed. The types of fish available to catch vary depending on the season and water temperature. They include Halibut, Barracuda, Yellowtail, White Sea Bass, Sand Bass, Calico Bass, Bonito, and even Tuna. You never know what you might reel in, and that is part of the magic of fishing.
Our vessels are clean, and they offer a full galley with hot and cold food. Beer, soda, chips and candy are available for purchase (sorry, no coolers can be brought aboard the boat). If you do not have fishing gear, we have rods and reels to rent from $12 - $18, and a day license for anyone over 16 years of age is required. Come join us for an adventure you will never forget. It might just become an obsession.
Click here for parking regulations and information.
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SPORTFISHING
Check availability and buy tickets:
Extended
3/4 Day Off-Shore Fishing Trip
This 10.5 hour trip looks for Dorado, Yellowtail, & Tuna. Limited
loads of 60 anglers on the Dana Pride and 35 anglers on the Clemente/Sum
Fun.
Adults - $75
Children - $65
3/4 day trip will have a $5 fuel surcharge on all
tickets, this will be collected at time of check in
Get more information – read faqs!
1/2
Day Fishing
This 5-hour trip is perfect for families and beginning anglers!
Adults - $39
Children - $25
Get more information – read faqs!
Tuesdays - 2 for 1
Come fish with us on any Tuesday (all year long!) and
fish for half price! Valid on 1/2 day, 3/4 day and twilight fishing trips.
Please note that the 3/4 Day on Tuesdays will be our LOCAL 3/4 Day
from 6am - 3pm.
Twilight
fishing daily
5:30 - 9:30 p.m. evening fishing.
Get more information – read faqs!
All Day Fishing
On the Fury. This 12-hour trip fishes around Catalina.
Adults - $69
Children - $59
(All day trips will have a $10 fuel
surcharge on all tickets, this will be collected at time of check in)
Get more information – read faqs!
Overnight fishing
trips
On the Sea Horse
Adults - $150
(Overnight trips will have a $10 fuel surcharge on all tickets
, this will be collected at time of check in)
Check our schedule.
Get more information – read faqs!
Free Kids events - Aug 10th, Kids Tournament is Sept. 28th- call or book on line today
Kids- save $5.00 off each trip above when you sign up for the kids club
Fishing Month By Month Guide
Fishing:
The type of fish we catch depends on the time of year…
January: Halibut, Calico Bass, Sculpin
February: Calico Bass, White Sea Bass & Halibut
March: White Sea Bass, Halibut, Rock Cod, Calico Bass, Sculpin, Sheephead
April: Rock Cod, Squid, Halibut, White Sea Bass, Calico Bass, Sheephead, Lingcod, Sculpin
May: Calico Bass, White Sea Bass, Rock Cod, Sand Bass, Barracuda
June: Rock Cod, Halibut, Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Albacore, Yellowtail, Barracuda, Blue Fin Tuna, Bonito
July: Sand Bass, Yellowtail, Albacore, Dorado, Calico Bass, Blue Fin Tuna, Yellow Fin Tuna, Halibut, Barracuda, Bonito
August: Albacore, Yellowtail, Barracuda, Blue Fin Tuna, Yellow Fin Tuna, Dorado, Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Bonito
September: Tuna, Yellowtail, Calico Bass, Halibut, Bonito, Dorado
October: Calico Bass, Yellow Fin Tuna, Halibut, Bonito
November: Rock Cod, (maybe some Calico or Sand Bass), Halibut, Lingcod
December: Rock Cod, (maybe some Calico or Sand Bass), Halibut
This is a guide to what fish are typically available each month, but is not guaranteed and not all fish can be caught on a ½ day trip. Some fish on this list need to be caught on a longer trip or an overnight trip. Fish availability does vary each year.