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 210 HP Cummins 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 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, 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
    4 Hour Trip – Kids' Adventure (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $1,160
    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.
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Bonito
    Bonito
    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
    $1,390
    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.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $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.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    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:
  • $1,160 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Kids' Adventure (AM) (4 hours)
  • $1,390 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • $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 7 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 (Winter you pick the time to leave.)
  • 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 (24 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

About the Captain

Chuck White
Oceanside, California, United States
42 Fishing Reports
ID & License verified
51 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.

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 (Flybridge) originally built in 1975, and restored in 1998. Powered by 2 210HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 14 knots.

Length
43 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Within 2 miles of shore
Offshore Fishing
24 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
Winter you pick the time to leave.
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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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 51 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (66)
Rockcod, Ocean White fish and Sandabs
Two at a time..No problem
Sculpin great eating with a bit of a kick possible
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
87%
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Christina H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We caught some cool fish

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip (AM) on May 20, 2023
Chuck and Alan were awesome!  It was our first time ocean fishing and we caught 5 different fish species!  We had a lot of...
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Peter A.
Visalia, CA
Excellent
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Half day with Captain Chuck W.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on March 7, 2023
Outstanding Captain, deckhand, boat and equipment!!  Nicest charter we’ve had in a very long time.  Captain Chuck knows...
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Donald G.
O'Fallon, MO
Excellent
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Five hour trip with Captain Chuck.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 11, 2022
We asked for a shorter trip with lots of action. We were more interested in quantity of fish than size. That’s exactly what...
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SCott E.
Los Angeles, California
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Chuck

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 19, 2022
The boat was wonderful. The fishing was fantastic. The crew is so experienced and helpful, particularly wonderful with children,...
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Dean E.
Dripping Springs, TX
Excellent
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5 hour trip with Captain Chuck

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on October 1, 2022
We had a fabulous trip. The crew was not only professional but were personable as well.  Felt like we reconnected with long...
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