RockenReel Sportfishing – 36' Bayliner

From the shallow inshore bays to the deep waters just a stone’s throw offshore, Dana Point has it all. Discover these diverse fishing grounds aboard a luxury boat with RockenReel Sportfishing, and put your angling skills to the test!

Captain Steven Locken has been fishing since he was a child and always wanted to fish for a living. After giving up his suit and tie, he’s now living the dream. In 2017, he fished over 300 days of the year and hopes to keep it up with the help of new customers. He can’t wait to share his passion with you and help you live out your fishing dreams.

Step aboard his 32’ Bayliner and start living it up. This state-of-the-art boat was fully restored in 2021 with new Chevy engines, a booming Sony sound system, completely new interior, carpeting, and much more. You can take advantage of the spacious deck and comfortable cabin that comes fitted with a bunk, kitchen, private toilet, and plenty of seating. Capt. Steven will provide drinks and snacks, so all you need to do is bring some sandwiches and make yourself at home.

NICE assortment of chips, cookies, rice crispy treats, bottled water, soda, fishing poles, tackle and bait provided Dolphins, sea lions, seals, whales are welcome! Big smiles, laughing and good times required at all times.

With private trips ranging from 1 to 11 hours, you’ll have the chance to explore a range of diverse fishing grounds. You’ll have all the latest fishing gear at your disposal, and you’ll fish for live bait on the way out to the sweet spots. Bottom fish the nearshore shallows and troll the deep waters offshore to attract the bite of some truly prized fish.

SoCal’s fishery is renowned all over the world, and it’s easy to see why. On the same trip, you’ll have the chance to fill the boat with delicious Seabass, Sheephead, Halibut, monster Tuna, and Mahi Mahi. You can even go after Thresher and Mako Sharks and get the pulses racing like never before!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    SHARK/FISH COMBO TWO HOUR 2pm-4pm
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $595
    We always target game fish and sharks unless requested otherwise. Good music, coastal cruise, and look for whales/ dolphins on your fishing charter to get the full experience that The S. Cal Pacific Ocean has to offer! Three in one.
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    SHARK/FISH OR COMBO 2 HOUR 4pm-6pm
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $595
    Fish, Coastal Cruise and look for whales/dolphins all on this charter!
  • Private trip
    LONG LUNCH THREE HOUR 11am-2pm
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $895
    We fish for everything, including SHARKS. We also look for seals, sea lions,whales, and dolphins! And- Beautiful Coastal Tour while enjoying a great day on the Pacific Ocean! ALL IN ONE TRIP- THREE TRIPS IN ONE
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    SPORTFISHING / SHARKING or COMBO
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 30
    US $1,295
    SPORFISHING or SHARKING or MAKE IT A COMBO AND DO BOTH. NICE assortment of chips, cookies, rice crispy treats, bottled water, soda, fishing poles, tackle and bait provided Dolphins, sea lions, seals, whales are welcome! Big smiles, laughing and good times required at all times.
  • Private trip
    MORNING FIVE HOUR 6am-11am
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $1,495
    ROCKENREEL SPORTFISHING always targets ALL Pacific Game Fish and Sharks with the option to only hunt sharks or only go after fish - your choice. We have been in business since 2018. Our 100% real customer reviews speak for themselves. Experienced local crew with safety as a priority. #1 Shark Charter in Southern California. Shade, Sun, full bathroom and lots of comfortable seating on both levels You pick - hard core fishing or the triple play : AWESOME sea life-coastal cruise- fish all in one
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    SPORTFISHING / SHARKING or COMBO
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 30
    US $1,495
    EARLY BIRD SPORTFISHING or SHARKING or COMBO SPORTFISHING and SHARKING. NICE assortment of chips, cookies, rice crispy treats, bottled water, soda, fishing poles, tackle and bait provided Dolphins, sea lions, seals, whales are welcome! Big smiles, laughing and good times required at all times.
  • Private trip
    SPORTFISHING/SHARKING or COMBO
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $1,495
    Fish, Coastal Cruise, Sea Life- whales and dolphins All on one charter!
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    FULL DAY
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 30
    US $1,995
    SPORTFISHING or SHARKING or COMBO AND DO BOTH SHARKING AND SPORTFISHING NICE assortment of chips, cookies, rice crispy treats, bottled water, soda, fishing poles, tackle and bait provided Dolphins, sea lions, seals, whales are welcome! Big smiles, laughing and good times required at all times.
  • Private trip
    SPORTFISHING/SHARKING or COMBO
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Oct 31
    US $2,395
    FISH, COASTAL CRUISE, SEA LIFE The three in one charter company!
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
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FAQs about RockenReel Sportfishing – 36' Bayliner

RockenReel Sportfishing – 36' Bayliner offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $595 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - SHARK/FISH COMBO TWO HOUR 2pm-4pm (2 hours)
  • US $595 per group - SHARK/FISH OR COMBO 2 HOUR 4pm-6pm (2 hours)
  • US $895 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - LONG LUNCH THREE HOUR 11am-2pm (3 hours)
  • US $1,295 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - SPORTFISHING / SHARKING or COMBO (5 hours)
  • US $1,495 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - MORNING FIVE HOUR 6am-11am (5 hours)
  • US $1,495 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - SPORTFISHING / SHARKING or COMBO (6 hours)
  • US $1,495 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - SPORTFISHING/SHARKING or COMBO (5 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - FULL DAY (9 hours)
  • US $2,395 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - SPORTFISHING/SHARKING or COMBO (8 hours)

When you book a trip with RockenReel Sportfishing – 36' Bayliner, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet full size stand up walk in bathroom w sink
  • GPS 2 GARMIN GPS SYSTEMS SEPERATE UNITS SALON / FLYBRI
  • Fishfinder 2020 GARMIN W CHIRP AND SIDE SCANNERS
  • Bed two queen size bedrooms with doors for privacy
  • Flybridge AWESOME - seats six on top deck for great views
  • Live Bait Well large live well on swimstep W/OVERSIZED PUMP
  • Kitchen sink, stove, microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers during summer for big game fish like Tuna and Mahi
  • Ice Box
  • Radar FURUNO RADAR AND EPIRB SAFETY

Trips booked with RockenReel Sportfishing – 36' Bayliner include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks (Sodas and water)
  • First Mate (I USUALLY HAVE A FIRST MATE . IF NOT "I GOTCHA")

RockenReel Sportfishing – 36' Bayliner offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Local Southern California coast)
  • Offshore Fishing (15–20 Miles out)
  • Reef Fishing

RockenReel Sportfishing – 36' Bayliner offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with RockenReel Sportfishing – 36' Bayliner include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • California Sheephead
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Seabass (White)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Rockenreelsportfishing
Dana Point, California, United States
19 Fishing Reports
306 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2019
I am a Southern California native and have been an avid angler since the age of 3. Dana Point is rated one of the best fishing spots in Southern California, with only about a 5-minute voyage to get out of the harbor and into the fishing spots. When I had boats in Huntington and Newport, it took me almost an hour to get out of the harbor. I own a fast boat in a small harbor which means more fishing time for you. I purchased a couple of boats and bought a house across the street to follow my dream job – fishing!

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
California Sheephead California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut Halibut

Boat specs

Bayliner (Sportfishing) originally built in 2000, and restored in 2021. Powered by 2 300HP 2021 Chevy 350 MPI engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Local Southern California coast
Offshore Fishing
15–20 Miles out
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
full size stand up walk in bathroom w sink
GPS
2 GARMIN GPS SYSTEMS SEPERATE UNITS SALON / FLYBRI
Fishfinder
2020 GARMIN W CHIRP AND SIDE SCANNERS
Bed
two queen size bedrooms with doors for privacy
Flybridge
AWESOME - seats six on top deck for great views
Live Bait Well
large live well on swimstep W/OVERSIZED PUMP

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Sodas and water
First Mate
I USUALLY HAVE A FIRST MATE . IF NOT "I GOTCHA"

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
Cleaning and filleting for 15% tips
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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
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 291 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (444)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
71%
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Fantastic day!

VERIFIED   SPORTFISHING / SHARKING or COMBO on October 16, 2023
Captain Steve was helpful, accommodating, knowledgeable and helped bring a new love of fishing to my 6 year old son!  The...
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VERIFIED   SPORTFISHING / SHARKING or COMBO on August 17, 2023
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VERIFIED   SPORTFISHING / SHARKING or COMBO on August 1, 2023
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Travis N.
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5 hour Trip w/Noah and Steve

VERIFIED   SPORTFISHING / SHARKING or COMBO on July 5, 2023
My two sons and I took a 5 hour trip today with Steve and Noah. We had an absolute blast and caught tons of fish. We spent...
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Fishing with Steven

VERIFIED   SPORTFISHING / SHARKING or COMBO on June 4, 2023
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