When you drop by Long Beach in California get your mood for fishing up, because diverse fishing opportunities await you. And you need to look no further than Mardiosa Sportfishing. They offer various fishing packages that provide comfort and delightful angling experiences at sea. The crew, along with Capt. Herman will make sure you have a great time.

Come aboard the captain’s 40’ Hoyt sportfisher, powered by with two mighty 500 HP Cummins engines. This spacious vessel can comfortably accommodate up to 6 passengers fishing together. The onboard amenities
include a bathroom, 6 bunk beds, and a well-equipped kitchen with a barbecue.

The charter offers a wide array of trips, varying in both length and fishing grounds. This means that you’ll be able to find a package that is just right for you regardless of what you’re looking for. You’ll get to target popular species like Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Rockfish, and many more.

You’ll be provided with livewells stocked with live bait and there are rods and reels available for rent if you don’t want to bring your own equipment. You also get to keep the catch, and the charter’s first mate will help you clean it and bag it for you to take home.

All you need to pack are your drinks and snacks, sunglasses, and sunscreen. The rest of the ingredients for a fun day on the water are all already there.

If you want to make some thrilling memories paired with all the comfort of a relaxing vacation book a trip with Mardiosa Sportfishing today!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip–Local
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,600
    If you want to get a taste of the local fishery without having to commit to spending a full day on the water this is a great option for you. Enjoy 6 hours of fishing at the most popular local spots and target popular species such as Halibut, Rockfish, Calico Bass, and more!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day - Local
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,900
    6am-3pm. Fishing local waters for calico bass, sand bass, sculpin, sheephead, whitefish, rockfish and seasonal exotics such as barracuda, bonito, halibut and yellowtail.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip–Lobster Hooping Local
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 2 - Mar 15
    US $2,000
    Lobster hooping trips are from Noon to Midnight. All guests need to possess a valid fishing license with a valid Lobster Report Card. Gear and bait are included in the trip price.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day- Catalina Island
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,000
    6am-3pm. Fishing Catalina Island for calico bass, sheephead, whitefish, rockfish and seasonal exotics such as barracuda, bonito, halibut and yellowtail.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour – Lobster Hooping Catalina
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 2 - Mar 15
    US $2,200
    Lobster hooping trips are from Noon to Midnight. All guests need to possess a valid fishing license with a valid Lobster Report Card. Gear and bait are included in the trip price.
  • Private trip
    Full Day–Local
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,200
    6am-6pm. Fishing local waters for calico bass, sand bass, sculpin, sheephead, whitefish, rockfish and seasonal exotics such as barracuda, bonito, halibut and yellowtail.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip–Catalina Island
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,400
    If you're longing to go beyond the local waters and get familiar with the rich fishery of Catalina Island, this trip will let you do exactly that. There's little you won't be able to accomplish on this 12 hour trip. Among the prestigious species available here are prizes such as Yellowtail, Calico Bass, Sheephead and more!

FAQs about Mardiosa Sportfishing

Mardiosa Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,600 per group - Half Day Trip–Local (6 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group - 3/4 Day - Local (9 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip–Lobster Hooping Local (12 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 3/4 Day- Catalina Island (9 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - 12 Hour – Lobster Hooping Catalina (12 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - Full Day–Local (12 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - Full Day Trip–Catalina Island (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Mardiosa Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed WC with faucet and sink.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed 6 bunks
  • Live Bait Well 12 scoop bait tank with 2 live wells
  • Kitchen Freshwater sink, microwave, propane bbq, griddle
  • Ice Box 150qt cooler-food and beverages/Reliable Bag-Fish
  • Radar

Trips booked with Mardiosa Sportfishing include:
  • Live Bait (Live bait is included in the trip (when available). We may also fish for larger bait if fishing for certain target species. )
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in our charter rates and will be done on the return trip to the dock. )
  • First Mate (Deckhand to help all guests)

Mardiosa Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Mardiosa Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Mardiosa Sportfishing include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Calico Bass
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Seabass (White)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Mardiosa Sportfishing
Long Beach, California, United States
ID & license verified
27 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since August 2019
Captain Herman has been fishing since the age of 15, working on a multitude of sportboats along the Southern California coast as well as a fishing guide for the last 8 years in Alaska at Waterfall Resort and Steamboat Bay Lodge. Herman’s knowledge and expertise along with his charismatic personality will combine for a most memorable fishing trip.
Our Team
Herman D.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
Calico Bass Calico Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut Halibut

Boat specs

Hoyt (Sportfishing) originally built in 1995. Powered by 2 500HP Cummins engines.

Length
40 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Enclosed WC with faucet and sink.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
6 bunks
Live Bait Well
12 scoop bait tank with 2 live wells
Kitchen
Freshwater sink, microwave, propane bbq, griddle

Trip includes

Live Bait
Live bait is included in the trip (when available). We may also fish for larger bait if fishing for certain target species.
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included in our charter rates and will be done on the return trip to the dock.
First Mate
Deckhand to help all guests

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No age limit for children. We provide life jackets for children and adults. We DO NOT have any life jackets for baby's and toddlers.
You Keep Catch

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Checks
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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Shon H.
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Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip–Catalina Island on May 28, 2023
Shon H. recommends Mardiosa Sportfishing
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Carlos R.
Brea, CA
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Full Day Trip to Catalina

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip–Catalina Island on July 30, 2023
Our trip was amazing!! Couldn’t have asked for a better crew!! Captain Herman and Deckhand Danny were just fantastic…....
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Sandra L.
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Family day on the water!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip–Catalina Island on March 11, 2024
Spent the day on the water with this crew and my family.  The kids fished until the very end and loved every minute of it. ...
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Karen B.
Valencia, California
Excellent
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Captain Herman never disappoints

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip–Catalina Island on August 13, 2023
This is our third trip on the Maridosa and it’s always a great experience.
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Albert A.
Pico Rivera, CA
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Great day of Cod fishing on the Mardiosa

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip–Catalina Island on April 29, 2023
Captain Herman and deckhand Anthony were very helpful and had us on quality fish the whole day
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