Quick Details
Fishing
price does not include gratuity
3 Hour
$ 600
4 Hour
$ 750
5 Hour
$ 875
Full Day
12 Hour
$ 2250
Second Chance Fishing Charters in Dana Point
The Second Chance is a Parker 2520XL for up to four passengers, run by Captain Daniel LaBarbera of Odyssey Sportfishing out of Dana Wharf. It is a stable platform with a private head, a fresh water wash down and state-of-the-art electronics, and its 350-horsepower Suzuki gets you to the fish fast.
Trips run from two hours to a full day, so beginners and experienced anglers both have options, from inshore and island waters to offshore. Captain Daniel has more than 15 years of experience as a local guide.
Amenities
- Private head
- Fresh water wash down
- State-of-the-art electronics
- 350-horsepower Suzuki engine
- Daiwa rods and reels included
- Ice and fish processing included
Private Fishing Charters
Book the boat for an inshore trip of two to seven hours, a 12-hour trip to Catalina or San Clemente Island, or an offshore day. Daiwa rods and reels and ice and fish processing are included.
Fishing charters on the Second Chance can be booked online. Rates are listed below.
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Private Whale Watching
Take up to four guests on a two-hour private whale watching trip off Dana Point, home to the trademark Dolphin & Whale Watching Capital of the World®, or combine fishing and whale watching in two hours. Offshore whale and pelagic bird trips run four hours or more.
Rates
Fishing charters
| Trip | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2 Hour Fishing | $450 + gratuity |
| 3 Hour Fishing | $600 + gratuity |
| 4 Hour Fishing | $750 + gratuity |
| 5 Hour Fishing | $875 + gratuity |
| 7 Hour Fishing | $1,250 + gratuity |
| Catalina Island Fishing (12 hours) | $2,500 + gratuity |
| 12 hours at either island | $2,500 + gratuity |
| Offshore Fishing | $225 per hour, 7 hour minimum |
*not including fees
Whale watching
| Trip | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2 Hour Whale Watching | $550 + gratuity |
| 2 Hour Fish and Whale Combo | $900 + gratuity |
| Offshore Whale and Pelagic Bird Trip | $225 per hour, 4 hour minimum |
*not including fees
Up to four passengers.
Daiwa rods and reels and ice and fish processing are included.
Reviews
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Photos of the Second Chance
Book the Second Chance
Book a fishing charter online, or tell us your date, how many guests and the trip you have in mind, and our charter department will put together a quote.