Pacific Venture Charter Service

Pacific Venture Charter Service is a business with a long and proud tradition of running trips out of Oceanside, California. Captain Charles White has decades of experience fishing in the Pacific and he’s always more than glad to share this knowledge with his guests. You can definitely count on him to show you a great time on the water.

Your boat for the day will be a 43’ LOA vessel that’s powered by a pair of 230 HP Yanmar 2023 Diesel engines. She’s got plenty of room for up to 6 people to fish and enjoy themselves in comfort. In fact, she’s the only 6 pack charter boat in Southern California with SeaKeeper Stabilization Technology, specifically designed to virtually eliminate 90% boat roll. Not only that, but she’s got a spacious flybridge with seating for 5 people, as well as a toilet that comes in very handy on longer trips.

Depending on what you’re looking to do on the water, you have plenty of options in these waters. Shorter trips are best for going after fish that make great table fare, such as Rockfish, Halibut, or Calico Bass. On the other hand, those after the big fish can go further offshore to target the likes of Mahi Mahi, Striped Marlin, Mako Shark and Yellowfin Tuna.

Everything you could possibly need for a productive fishing adventure is included in the price of your trip. From rods, reels, and terminal tackle to fish cleaning services after the trip is over. So just get a valid fishing license and come on down. When you fish with Pacific Venture, you’re taking part in a tradition more than a quarter-century in the making!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Burial at Sea
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    1 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $600
    Scattering of ashes off Oceanside, California. Other locations price by quote
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Kids' Adventure (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,190
    If you're looking to show the young ones what fishing is all about and get them started at an early age, this is the trip for you! Capt. Chuck has a great deal of experience with the little ones, and he'll make sure they're having fun. We are the only charter boat with the SeaKeeper Gyro which takes 90% of the left and right roll out of the boat which makes for a smooth ride.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $1,190
    Fishing along the coast for Calico and Sand Bass. See California Sea Lions and Dolphins. Leaves at 1:30 PM back at 5:30 PM
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    US $1,410
    Shorter trips are a lot of fun for the whole family. With targets like Rockfish and Calico Bass, you're angling for a very delicious dinner. This s customer favorite starter trip. It gives more opportunity to catch different types of fish. We are the only charter boat in San Diego county with the SeaKeeper Gyro which takes 90% of the left and right roll out of the boat for a smooth ride.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    US $1,410
    You will see California Sea Lions and Dolphins Fishing for Calico Sand bass and Sheepshead
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,925
    This trip usually involves fishing nearshore and offshore at up to 10 miles out looking for bigger fish. You'll start the day with Rockfish so everyone can catch fish for a few hours, then move offshore for larger fish or back to the coast for Bass and Halibut. We are the only charter boat in San Diego County with the SeaKeeper Gyro which takes 90% of the left and right roll out of the boat which makes for a smooth ride.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
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FAQs about Pacific Venture Charter Service

Pacific Venture Charter Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group - Burial at Sea (1 hour)
  • US $1,190 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Kids' Adventure (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,190 per group - 4 Hour Trip PM (4 hours)
  • US $1,410 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,410 per group - 5 Hour Trip PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,925 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Pacific Venture Charter Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet SeaLand no smell
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder Two
  • Bed Two bunks up forward
  • Flybridge Seating for 5 people
  • Live Bait Well Two tanks center fish deck
  • Kitchen Two burner stoves, microwave
  • Refrigerator And freezer inside plus 5 cu ft freezer outside
  • Multimedia System DVD
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box Keep all fish on ice after catch
  • Radar 36 mile

Trips booked with Pacific Venture Charter Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We also bait your hook)
  • Drinks (Coffee and bottled water)
  • First Mate (To bait your line and help catch)

Pacific Venture Charter Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing (Within 2 miles of shore )
  • Offshore Fishing (40 miles offshore)
  • Reef Fishing (Kelp beds along the coast)

Pacific Venture Charter Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Spining reels)
  • Heavy Tackle (Trolling gear)
  • Bottom Fishing (Custom set up to make it easy)
  • Trolling (6/0 Reels for Mako Shark)
  • Spinning (For Bass fishing)
  • Jigging (Yellowtail)
  • Drift Fishing (Offshore for Tuna and Mahi Mahi)
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Trolling for Sharks and looking for floating kelp f)

Top targeted fish species with Pacific Venture Charter Service include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Calico Bass
  • California Sheephead
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Rockfish
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Chuck White
Oceanside, California, United States
61 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
69 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2018
Angler's Choice
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Ran on my first powerboat at 11 yrs old, owned first ocean boat at 21 yrs. Lived on a boat with my wife of 50 years and our two children for a year. I have fished a lot of Marlin Tournaments for 36 years, and have ocean fished most of my life. To support the family I have been a realtor, then 28 years as a painting contractor while running the charter boat and commercial Lobster fisherman for 5 years. It has been a lifetime on the ocean and I enjoy sharing the experience with families and rookie fisherman.
Our Team
Charles (Chuck) W.
Captain
Yale E.
First mate
Allen S.
First mate

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
Calico Bass Calico Bass
California Sheephead California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Uniflite with a Seakeeper Gyro (Sportfishing) originally built in 1975, and restored in 1998. Powered by 2 230HP Yanmar 2024 Diesel engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 22 knots.

Length
43 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Within 2 miles of shore
Offshore Fishing
40 miles offshore
Reef Fishing
Kelp beds along the coast

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spining reels
Heavy Tackle
Trolling gear
Bottom Fishing
Custom set up to make it easy
Trolling
6/0 Reels for Mako Shark
Spinning
For Bass fishing
Jigging
Yellowtail
Drift Fishing
Offshore for Tuna and Mahi Mahi
Deep Sea Fishing
Trolling for Sharks and looking for floating kelp f

Amenities

Toilet
SeaLand no smell
GPS
Fishfinder
Two
Bed
Two bunks up forward
Flybridge
Seating for 5 people
Live Bait Well
Two tanks center fish deck

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We also bait your hook
Drinks
Coffee and bottled water
First Mate
To bait your line and help catch

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
You Keep Catch
All fish for Clients
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
Except restroom

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

Lots of great eating fish for dinner
Lots of great eating fish for dinner
March 12, 2024
Family from Iowa catch the most fish they have ever caught on a fishing trip. Fishing with 12# test line they caught and released 15 Calico Bass and one Sand Bass. They kept 2 Sculpin, one Calico Bass and one Halibut for dinner. We also spent time looking for Ca. Grey Whales but only found Dolphins
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Sculpin for Dinner
Sculpin for Dinner
March 10, 2024
Grandpapa takes family for a fishing trip
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1/2 Day fishing and a Calif. Grey Whale
1/2 Day fishing and a Calif. Grey Whale
March 4, 2024
Four hour fishing trip with family from Minn. We landed 6 Calico Bass with one for dinner. Also 3 Sand Bass, one for dinner and one Cabizon 14" just one inch short of dinner. We fished for 3 hours.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 69 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (114)
Fishing with Chuck
Fishing with Chuck
Fishing with Chuck
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Angler rating
65
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Jane S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Chuck

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on November 8, 2023
We only caught some small fish, but it’s kind of the wrong time of year so not unusual.  Captain Chuck was awesome, I told...
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Matthew S.
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A for Effort

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on September 21, 2023
Booked this charter for me and my cousin and we had a great time. Typically people who say that post pictures of monsters that...
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Danielle E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in May

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 18, 2023
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Michael S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Was fun but could have been better.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 10, 2023
The crew was very friendly and knew a lot about fishing. They were focused on helping us catch fish we could eat but our kids...
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Tony L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 Hour trip with Capt Chuck and Allen

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on September 23, 2023
Fishing with Capt Chuck and Capt Allen was a great experience. They were really knowledgeable and knew exactly were to be to...
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