Dana Point Sport Fishing Trips
Join us today for an exciting Dana Point fishing trip on the sparkling Southern California waters just outside Dana Point Harbor! Learn from our knowledgeable, family-friendly crew and skippers who expertly guide you throughout this fun-filled excursion. Bask in the breathtaking views of Dana Point Harbor’s serene beaches and scenic shorelines from the deck of one of our fleet’s top-of-the-line boats!
Cool down with cold drinks and more in our full-service galley. Hungry? Both snacks and hot food are available on our Dana Point fishing charters!
From novice to expert, everyone is sure to enjoy discovering their love of Dana Point sportfishing, conservation, and the great outdoors on this unique Dana Point Sportfishing trip.
Dana Point SportFishing Trips
- 9 hours
- All ages
- Fishing
Fish for tuna, white sea bass, bonito, and more on our 3/4-day Dana Point fishing trip, our most popular time frame for fishing in Southern California.
- 10 hours
- All ages
- Fishing
Spend more time on the water with fewer anglers on this 10-hour offshore fishing adventure from Dana Point Harbor, targeting seasonal gamefish like tuna, dorado, yellowtail, bonito, and more.
- 30 Minute Clinic & 1/2 Day Fishing Trip
- All ages
- Fishing
Kids Fishing Clinics are available every Sunday on our 1/2 Day Afternoon Fishing Trip! Dana Wharf Sportfishing invites children under 14 to join us dockside and learn hands-on-fishing techniques from our expert-anglers.
- Limited Passenger Load For Your Comfort!
- Starting April
- 12 hours
- All ages
- Fishing
Relax and enjoy the views during a three-hour boat ride out to Catalina Island or offshore. Once we arrive, this full-day fishing trip is truly amazing! Reserve your spot online.
- Starting in April
- 1 to 1.5 Days
- All ages
- Fishing
Cruise to Catalina Island or San Clemente Island on an exciting overnight fishing trip. Hook bluefin tuna, calico bass, dorado, white sea bass, and other varieties.
- BOOK A PRIVATE CHARTER!
- Handicap Accessible
- 149 passengers
- 95 feet
The 95-foot Dana Pride is the largest boat in Dana Wharf’s fleet, with a climate-controlled salon, two-level seating, a full-service snack bar and room for up to 149 passengers.
- BOOK A PRIVATE CHARTER!
- 19 passengers
- 50 feet
The 50-foot New San Mateo is one of the fastest boats in the Dana Wharf fleet, with an indoor salon and the fleet’s only refrigerated salt water fish hold, available for fishing, whale watching and bird watching charters.
- BOOK A PRIVATE CHARTER!
- 60 passengers
- 65 feet
The 65-foot Sum Fun is a sportfishing boat with a full galley and room for up to 60 passengers, available for private fishing charters and whale watching.
- BOOK A PRIVATE CHARTER!
- 6 passengers
- 53 feet
The Current is a high-end 53-foot Hatteras motor yacht for up to six guests, available for private whale watching, sunset cruises, fishing charters and burials at sea.
- 60 passengers
- 65 feet
The 65-foot Clemente is a nimble, fully equipped fishing boat with a full galley and room for up to 60 passengers, available for fishing charters and whale watching.
- Handicap Accessible
- 44 passengers
- 58 feet
The 58-foot Reel Fun has a full galley and no steps to board, with room for up to 44 passengers on private fishing charters and evening lobster charters.
- 30 passengers
- 65 feet
The 65-foot Fury runs Dana Wharf’s overnight fishing trips, with an air-conditioned bunk room, a galley seating 25 or more and a large bait capacity.
- 25 passengers
- 50 feet
The 50-foot Helena takes up to 25 passengers on private three-quarter-day, half-day and twilight fishing charters from Dana Point Harbor.
Private Dana Point Fishing Charters Available
Enjoy a four-hour private fishing tour aboard the Boardroom II with the opportunity to catch a mixture of bass and assorted rockfish.
DEEP SEA FISHING TRIPS
Premier Sportfishing Trips From Dana Point
Join Dana Wharf Sportfishing today for an exciting day on the sparkling Southern California waters departing from Dana Point Harbor. Our 3/4 day, nine-hour trip (6 a.m. – 3 p.m.) is our most popular time frame fishing the local waters of Orange County. Our five-hour trip is popular with families, kids, and people who don’t have time for a longer trip. We also offer overnight fishing trips, a kids fishing clinic, and kids fishing camps. On any of the trips, you will have the opportunity to catch Halibut, White Sea Bass, Rockfish, Sheephead, Sand Bass, Calico Bass, even Yellowtail, and Tuna! Board any of our world-class vessels for an unforgettable trip or one of our private yachts well equipped with fishing gear and bait included! Our U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessels are clean, comfortable and include a variety of amenities. Our knowledgeable Captains and crew will take you to the best fishing grounds from Dana Point to San Clemente Island.
Dana Point Fishing Info
Please buy your fishing licenses online PRIOR to your trip. Please print them out and bring them with you.
Fishing licenses can be purchased online HERE.
Our landing caters to the novice as well as the seasoned angler. Our knowledgeable crew and expert skippers 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 Dana Point fishing.
Our vessels are clean and our friendly, professional and experienced crew are there to help you! Our Dana Point fishing charters offer a full galley with hot and cold food. Cold drinks, 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 $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.
Sportfishing Association of California
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.