Pacific Venture Charter Service
Veteran owned
+11Pacific 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!
Captain
Chuck White
Highlights
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In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (163)
+160Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
92%
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Great people, great fishing trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 24, 2024
I really appreciated Captain Chuck and his deck hand Andre was awesome. Chuck asked and I told him what I wanted to do for the trip and he delivered. We shot for the sky for the first couple hours for Mako and came up short but I’m sure the reality is that shark fishing is an all day event with no guarantees (obviously) and I only booked the 5 hour trip to begin with. We moved on to bass fishing and Chuck got us right on fish, all six of us caught a lot. The downside for me, because I wanted good eats and lots of it, is that we caught whole lot of bass that we couldn’t legally keep and I believe this is the expectation not the exception, We did however catch 1 real big sheapshead, another good one and a scorpion fish that all made it to the dinner plate, so for me I was very happy but dang it those 13.5 inch bass sure looked like good dinner fare to this arizona boy! The boat was great, Andre helped me fillet the fish, teaching and letting me get my hands dirty! And btw they probably measured every other fish we brought up even though they knew damn well they were too small, lol! Thanks fellas!
I really appreciated Captain Chuck and his deck hand Andre was awesome. Chuck asked and I told him what I wanted to do for the trip and he delivered. We shot for the sky for the first couple hours for Mako and came up short but I’m sure the reality is that shark fishing is an all day event with no guarantees (obviously) and I only booked the 5 hour trip to begin with. We moved on to bass fishing and Chuck got us right on fish, all six of us caught a lot. The downside for me, because I wanted...
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Excellent trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 3, 2025
The experience was awesome! Friendly crew made for a wonderful experience for our grandson. They went above and beyond to help him catch fish! They were professional, helpful and a joy to be around!
The experience was awesome! Friendly crew made for a wonderful experience for our grandson. They went above and beyond to help him catch fish! They were professional, helpful and a joy to be around!
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Chuck is the best Captain on the seas
4 Hour Trip – Kids' Adventure (AM) on May 11, 2025
Fantastic trip . Caught fish and had lots of fun !
Fantastic trip . Caught fish and had lots of fun !
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Great trip!!
5 Hour Trip PM on August 3, 2024
Captain Chuck and 1st mate Yale were awesome! Beautiful boat, beautiful weather! Everyone caught fish! It was a great day! We will definitely be back to take another trip with them in the future!!
Captain Chuck and 1st mate Yale were awesome! Beautiful boat, beautiful weather! Everyone caught fish! It was a great day! We will definitely be back to take another trip with them in the future!!
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Best Boat & Crew!
5 Hour Trip (AM) on April 16, 2025
They took amazing care of us!
They took amazing care of us!
FAQs about Pacific Venture Charter Service
What are the trip rates for Pacific Venture Charter Service?
Pacific Venture Charter Service offers the following trips to customers:
- US $1,490 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- US $1,490 per group - 5 Hour Trip PM (5 hours)
- US $1,490 per group - Half Day June Gloom 5 Hour (5 hours)
- US $2,050 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Pacific Venture Charter Service?
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 in the center fishing deck
- Kitchen Two burner stoves, microwave
- Outriggers
- Ice Box Keep all fish on ice after catch
- Radar 36 mile
What's included in the trip price with Pacific Venture Charter Service?
Trips booked with Pacific Venture Charter Service include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Live Bait is included on each trip. Dead bait is also included on each trip.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We also bait your hook)
- Drinks (Coffee and bottled water)
- First Mate (To bait your line, help catch and take fish off.)
What types of fishing does Pacific Venture Charter Service offer?
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)
What fishing techniques does Pacific Venture Charter Service offer?
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)
Which fish species can I catch with Pacific Venture Charter Service?
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 your captain
Oceanside, California, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
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.
Charles (Chuck) W.
Captain
Capt. Yale E.
First mate
Andre D.
First mate
Fish you can target
Your boat
Where you can fish
Nearshore Fishing
Within 2 miles of shore
Offshore Fishing
40 miles offshore
Reef Fishing
Kelp beds along the coast
How you can fish
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
What's on board
Toilet
SeaLand no smell
GPS
Fishfinder
Two
Bed
Two bunks up forward
Flybridge
Seating for 5 people
Live Bait Well
Two tanks in the center fishing deck
Kitchen
Two burner stoves, microwave
Outriggers
Ice Box
Keep all fish on ice after catch
Radar
36 mile
Included in the price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live Bait is included on each trip. Dead bait is also included on each trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We also bait your hook
Drinks
Coffee and bottled water
First Mate
To bait your line, help catch and take fish off.
How cancellations work
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
There is no age limit on trips as long as the parent is on board. We are a family friendly boat. WE enjoy having kids and teach them how to catch fish.
You Keep Catch
All fish for Clients
Catch and Release Allowed
Disabled Accessible
Except restroom
How to pay
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.
What’s biting in Oceanside right now
Barracuda (Pacific)
California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut
Marlin (Striped)
Rockfish
Shark (Mako)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Yellowtail Amberjack