Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Boardroom

If you are looking for a charter that can take you and your fishing team on a luxurious and exciting fishing adventure, look no further than Dana Wharf Sportfishing. Located at Dana Point, one of the most productive fishing spots on the West Coast, they’ll put you on the hottest bite around and show you just why this area is famous for its fishing!

Join them aboard their impressive 65’ Hatteras sportfishing vessel. Serious sportfishing can be done from the lap of comfort and luxury, as the “Boardroom” is keen to show you. Four bathrooms, multiple bedrooms, showers, and a kitchen are all there to help you keep your focus as you go after prestigious fish in the area.

You’ll get every advantage you need to reel in that dream fish. Outriggers and downriggers extend your reach when trolling for Tunas or Barracuda. A flybridge helps you spot top-feeding fish. You can target a wide range of gorgeous fish to target on this charter – Yellowtail Amberjacks, Bluefin, Yellowfin, and Albacore Tunas, Pacific Barracudas, Red Snappers, Halibuts, White Seabass, beautiful California Sheepsheads, and others you may run into.

Kids are more than welcome on board the Boardroom, there’s no minimum age policy. Live bait is available on this charter and it will be prepared in advance for you. The crew will clean and fillet your catch free of charge, as well as assist you in anything you need – gratuity is greatly appreciated ($200 is customary). All the required equipment is provided by the charter.

Join Dana Wharf Sportfishing on their exciting trips and see just how good the fusion of comfort and reel-screaming action can be!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,775
    If you're in the mood to go fishing off the gorgeous coast of California, this trip is for you. You will target a variety of local species such as the Pacific Barracuda, California Sheepshead, Halibut, White Seabass, and the prestigious Bluefin Tuna.
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 30 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $1,775
    If you don't want to get up early on your day off, this trip is ideal for you. You'll begin your journey at 1:30 PM and go after a variety of species off the coast of California. You will target Halibuts, White Seabass, Bluefin Tunas, California Sheepsheads, and the Pacific Barracuda.
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FAQs about Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Boardroom

Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Boardroom offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,775 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,775 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)

When you book a trip with Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Boardroom, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Boardroom include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Prepared in advance)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Dry snacks)
  • Drinks (Water and soda)
  • First Mate

Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Boardroom offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Boardroom offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Boardroom include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • California Sheephead
  • Halibut
  • Seabass (White)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Dana Wharf Sportfishing
Dana Point, California, United States
71 Customer reviews
Response time 6 hours
Member since January 2018
Dana Wharf Sportfishing has been operating on the coast of California for the past three decades. They've learned, through hard work, where the best spots are and what tricks the local fish fall for. They're keen to share that with their customers – while providing professional and courteous service. Dana Wharf Sportfishing aims to be the primary destination of any angler visiting this part of California.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
California Sheephead California Sheephead
Halibut Halibut
Seabass (White) White Seabass

Boat specs

Hatteras (Pilothouse) originally built in 1987. Powered by 2 1500HP Cat C18 engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
65 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Prepared in advance
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Dry snacks
Drinks
Water and soda
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 30 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 30 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 min. age, life jackets supplied
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photo by reviewers (1)
Half day trip with the captain Brenden
Angler rating
15
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
75%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Kenny T.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with Brandon and Travis!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 16, 2023
These guys were awesome host. We had a variety age group from 1 year old to 50. Brandon and Travis were great host with everyone....
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Danish G.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   October 21, 2023
The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Danish G.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   October 21, 2023
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Douglas S.
Jurupa Valley, CA
Excellent
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 9, 2022
Mike was great he went out of his way to make sure we could try to catch some fish conditions weren’t great current was really...
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Derek K.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with the captain Brenden

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on May 27, 2022
Do I need more explanation?  This one photo is enough. Captain Brenden and crew are kids friendly, informative, and...
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