Sportfishing Charters
Sportfishing charters include expert captain, friendly crew and live bait.
Board any of our clean, well-equipped vessels or private yachts for an unforgettable trip! Our U.S. Coast Guard inspected vessels are clean, comfortable and include a variety of amenities. If you are interested in sportfishing charters please call us at (949) 496-5794 x 2 or email us at [email protected] Please buy your fishing licenses online PRIOR to your trip. Please print them out and bring with you on the day of your trip. Fishing licenses can be purchased online by clicking here. Prices subject to change with out notice.
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- Dana Pride
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Dana Pride
Dana Pride ~ 95 feet – Max Capacity Fishing: 100 / Max Capacity Whale Watching: 149.
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Trip Sun-Fri Saturday All Day $3,650 $5,450 3/4 Day $2,950 $4,600 1/2 Day $2,400 $3,400 Twilight $1,800 Not Available - Clemente
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Clemente
Clemente ~ 65 feet – Max Capacity Fishing: 60 / Max Capacity Whale Watching: 90.
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Trip Mon-Fri Sat. (Jan-June and Nov-Dec) Sun (year round) Fri
(June-Augt)Sat. (July & Aug) Sat. (Sept & Oct) Catalina $2,150 $2,600 $2,350 $3,450 $3,150 All Day/Local $1,950 $2,400 $2,150 $3,250 $2,950 3/4 Day $1,600 $2,200 $1,800 $2,860 $2,600 1/2 Day $1,300 $1,600 $1,500 $1,600 $1,600 Twilight $775 $900 $900 $900 $900 - Sum Fun
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Sum Fun
Sum Fun ~ 65 feet – Max Capacity Fishing: 60 / Max Capacity Whale Watching: 83.
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Trip Mon-Fri Sat. (Jan-June and Nov-Dec) Sun. (year round) Fri.
(June-Aug.)Sat. (July & Aug.) Sat. (Sept & Oct) Catalina $2,150 $2,600 $2,350 $3,450 $3,150 All Day/Local $1,950 $2,400 $2,150 $3,250 $2,950 3/4 Day $1,600 $2,200 $1,800 $2,860 $2,600 1/2 Day $1,300 $1,600 $1,500 $1,600 $1,600 Twilight $775 $900 $900 $900 $900 - Reel Fun
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Reel Fun
Reel Fun ~ 58 feet – Max Capacity Fishing: 44 passengers.
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Trip Mon-Fri
(Jan-May/Sept-Dec)Fri.
(June-Aug)Sat/Sun
year roundAll Day/Local $1500 $1700 $2000 3/4 Day $1100 $1300 $1600 1/2 Day $900 $950 $1050 Twilight $650 $750 $750 - San Mateo
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San Mateo
San Mateo ~ 42 feet – Max Capacity Fishing: 10-15.
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Trip Weekday (Mon-Fri) Weekend (Sat-Sun) All Day $1,500 $1,900 3/4 Day $1,000 $1,550 1/2 Day $750 $950 Twilight $550 (Sun-Thurs) $650 (Fri-Sat) - Fury
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Fury
Fury ~ 65 feet – Max Capacity Local Fishing: 60 / Max Capacity Island or Offshore: 46
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Trip Mon-Fri Sat/Sun All Day $2,400 $3,000 3/4 Day $2,000 $2,800 Overnight $3,500 $4,000 1.5 Day $4,500 $5,000 2 Day $6,200* $7,000* *Fury will charge a 100 gallon fuel surcharge at prevailing fuel prices, for all off shore trips.
- Helena
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Helena
Helena ~ 50 feet – Max Capacity Fishing: 35, Recommended Cap 25
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Trip Weekday Mon-Thursday Weekend Fri/Sat/Sun All Day/Local $1,850 $2,400 3/4 Day $1,200 $1,800 1/2 Day $1,050 $1,200 Twilight $750 (Sun-Thurs) $850 (Fri-Sat)
6 Passenger Fishing Yachts
- Boardroom I
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65 ft. Hatteras
- 18.5′ Beam
- 3 Staterooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- Spacious Salon
- Galley – Private Chefs Welcome
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Local/Coastal Fishing
4-5 Hour Fishing Trip – *$1,575 + $200 crew gratuity
3/4 Day(9 Hours)- $3100+ $300 crew gratuity ( call for local/coastal rate)
*(Includes rod & reel, bait, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and parking in our long term lot)All Day fishing offshore 5AM to 5PM
Paddy Hopping/targeting tuna/dorado and yellow tail $3400 + $300 crew gratuityCatalina Island fishing Charter
The 12 hour day trip to Catalina Island is from either 5AM to 5PM or 6AM to 6PM. – The Catalina Day Rate is $3300 + $300 crew gratuity.
A minimum $400 fuel surcharge is applicable. This based on prevailing fuel prices and on traveling to and from the Island in under two hours, each way. This quote is also based on fishing the perimeter of Catalina Island. - Current
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53 ft. Hatteras
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Current Rates
- 3/4 Day (9 Hours): $2350 + $300 crew gratuity
- 4-5 Hour Fishing Trip: $1350 + $200 crew gratuity
- 2 Hours Whale & Dolphin Watching: $599 + $150 crew gratuity
- One Hour Burial at Sea: $425 + $75 crew gratuity
- Rampage
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42 ft. Hatteras
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Half Day (5 Hours)- $1,100 + $200 crew gratuity.
All trips include bait, rods, tackle and non-alcoholic beverages. Food available for an additional fee. Guests are welcome to bring on snacks and beer. Hard alcohol is NOT permitted. Crew gratuity and fishing licenses not included.
- Hot Spot
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42′ Uniflight
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1/2 Day (5 Hour) Local/Coastal Fishing – $1,100 + $200 crew gratuity
3/4 Day (9 hour) Local/Coastal Fishing – $1,900 + $300 crew gratuity
2 Hour Whale Watching $550 + $100 crew gratuity
4 Passenger Fishing Yachts
- Boardroom II
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- 23 Parker
- 300 Hp Yamaha motor
- Top Of The Line Garmin Fish Finder
- Garmin HD Radar
- Garmin Plotter
- 4 Scoop Blue Water Bait Tank
- Large Fishing Deck
- 1 Restroom
- Enclosed Cabin
- Full Bow Rail Walk Around Deck
- Water and Soda Included
- Catering Can Be Provided
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NOVEMBER SPECIAL!
$550 for a FOUR HOUR fishing charter. This is valid in NOVEMBER only. This rate includes bait, rod/reel and tackle.Local/Coastal Fishing Rates:
1⁄2 Day (5 hours) $ 775
3⁄4 Day (7 hours) $ 975
All Day (9 hours) $1,100
Offshore Fishing Inner Banks (out 30 miles)
3⁄4 Day (9 hours) $1,250
All Day (12 hours) $1,400
Offshore fishing Outer Banks
All Day (12 hours) $1,650
Island Fishing ~ Catalina/San Clemente
All Day Catalina Island (10 hours) $1,450
All Day San Clemente Island $1,650
Whale & Dolphin Watching Cruises
Two hours $400 + $100 crew gratuity
** Unless otherwise noted, a suggested crew gratuity of 15-20% is applicable on charters.
Charter Times, Incidentals & Inclusions
All day trips are 12 hours, departing at 5am and returning at 5PM 3/4 day trips are 9 hours, departing at 6AM and returning at 3PM 1/2 day trips are 5 hours; 6:30AM – 11:30AM and 12:00PM – 5PM Twilight trips are 4 hours and depart at 5:30PM and return at 9:30PM OVERNIGHT, 2 DAY and 1.5 DAY TRIP TIMES Overnight trips depart at 10PM and return the next day at approx 7PM Day and a half trips depart at 10PM and return two days later at approx 4AM Two day trips depart at 10PM and return two days later at approx 7PM
Incidentals
- Rod Rentals: $18.00 per person – Includes a sample of hooks and sinkers ( trips beyond 1/2 day will need to purchase additional weights and hooks in the office )
- Licenses: 1 day $16.00 per person (required for anglers 16 years and older) this is the 2016 rate and subject to change
- Galley Minimum: $50.00 for ½ day and twilight, $75.00 for ¾ day, $100.00 for 5AM-5PM (all day)
- Suggested gratuity: 15% – 20% of the charter price
- Fish Cleaning: $1.00-5.00 for average size fish, $5.00 and up for larger fish and $2.00 for sacks
Inclusions
- Free Parking in our long term lot
- Live bait and frozen squid on board
- Friendly crew to assist
- A great day out on the water with family, friends and associates!
To reserve a charter, contact a specialist at the Dana Wharf Charter Department with your preference boat and date. One of our specialists would be happy to check availability. To confirm, a non-refundable deposit equivalent to 50% of the charter rate is required at the time of confirming your charter. Payment in full is due 48 business hours prior to the charter. Reservations made 7 or less days from departure date must be paid in full at time of booking.
About Dana Wharf
Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching is dedicated to helping locals and visitors alike enjoy the unique wonders of Dana Point Harbor and the Orange County coastline. The warm waters right out of Dana Point Harbor are flourishing with sea life including whales, dolphins, harbor seals, and California sea lions. Our thriving coastal waters provide bountiful fishing of sand bass, calico bass, halibut, bonito, yellowtail, yellowfin tuna, bluefin tuna, and dorado. Whether you’re looking for boat rentals in Dana Point to enjoy a private boat charter, sailboat or catamaran, coming for an awe-inspiring whale watching cruise or wanting to create memories onboard our sportfishing charters, one thing is for certain: your trip through the beautiful and scenic Orange County coast will be unforgettable. Dana Wharf is conveniently located in Dana Point, Orange County, just south of Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach – about 30 minutes south of Disneyland, an hour south of Los Angeles and an hour north of San Diego.
Proud Partner of the World Cetacean Alliance
The World Cetacean Alliance (WCA) is the world’s largest Partnership working to protect whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). Partners of the WCA aim to conserve and protect cetaceans and their habitats in the world’s oceans, seas and rivers, to ensure their continued survival.
34675 Golden Lantern
Dana Point, CA 92629