Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters 

4.7/5 (105 reviews)
 34555 Casitas Place, Dana Point, CA 92629, United States

Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters 

4.7/5 (105 reviews)
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34555 Casitas Place
Dana Point, CA, United States

Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters offers tailored trips to best fit your wishes. If you’d like to fish and dive, or simply fish and relax, the crew can accommodate your needs. They can also take you to Catalina Island or stay inshore and watch Giant Whales travel along the coast of California on their way to Baja Mexico.

Captain Nick Miraglia has been licensed with the U.S. Coast Guard for the last 20 years. He fished on private vessels from Alaska, along the California coast to Mexico, and through the Panama Canal. He also skippered off the corner coast in Hawaii for 18 years.

Join Capt. Nick on his 39’ Luhrs. This spacious boat offers an air-conditioned cabin, two fighting chairs and a first-class tackle for catching big fish. The spacious interior sleeps 4–6 guests, with easy access to the flybridge via a molded staircase that seats 6 people. You’ll enjoy this boat even if catching fish is not your priority.

Even if you’re a novice, you can catch the main prize! Capt. Nick has had over two dozen first-timers catch their first Marlin. Your adventure can be anything, from kite fishing for Bluefin off San Clemente Island, trolling for Marlin on all the high spots, to patty-hopping for Yellowtail, Dorado and Yellowfin Tuna. Or just fishing at Catalina for White Sea Bass. You can customize your trip for whatever you want to fish.

Your fishing equipment is fully covered and they’ll also provide you with soft drinks and snacks. The crew will clean your catch, so you can look forward to a tasty meal!
Start your next adventure with Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters!

If the Captain does not respond to your inquiry right away, he is most likely on the fishing trip and will respond to you as soon as he is back.

SPECIAL NOTE: On July 1st and September 2nd, by California law, a fishing license isn’t required for trips.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 105 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (62)

Captain Nick is great!
Captain Nick is great!
Captain Nick is great!
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Angler rating

83
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

83%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

67%

Showing 1 - 5 of 105 reviews
Showing: 5 of 105 reviews
David King
David King
5.0
Verified
Captain Nick is great!
Novice Special on June 29, 20251 adult1 child
Highly recommend booking a trip with Captain Nick! This was a once in a lifetime experience with my son on vacation from Arizona. We ocean fish about every other year which makes it a special occasion. We have been with big groups before and this was our first private boat. We will never go back to the big groups again!
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Ken Desforges
Ken Desforges
5.0
Verified
Capt. NICK and Boat was great...
Afternoon special on September 20, 20254 adults
Capt Nick and mate Jim made it an outstanding day. Phenomenal service and support woth bait and rods. We caught lots and lots of fish. The boat has a nice fish finder that displays on TV in cabin and can be viewed from cockpit. Great day.
Reported catch:
Calico Bass
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Fleurettes Doshier
Fleurettes Doshier
5.0
Verified
Reel Success: An Unforgettable Day at Sea
Novice Special on April 19, 20255 adults
My son's 16th birthday wish was to catch a fish. This was our first time with Captain Nick and Captain Glen and we caught a lot fish . We learned how to find the fish, fillet the fish, and later we cooked the fish at home. What a day we even saw a whale, sea lions, pelicans, and lots of sea gulls. It was so much fun. We are planning our next birthday fishing trip with them.
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Elizabeth Madson
Elizabeth Madson
5.0
Verified
Highly recommend!
Novice Special on March 9, 20252 adults3 children
Excellent fishing charter! We are a family of 5, with kids ages 7-11, we had a wonderful time fishing and learning about the local fish and wildlife. Captain Nick and his deckhand Patrick know their stuff, they took us to the perfect spot for fishing, we caught 11 fish, the kids were ecstatic! We also found a pod of dolphins feeding and even spotted a whale. Many great memories were made!!
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Mike Thelemann
Mike Thelemann
4.7
Verified
Awesome
Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 29, 20255 adults1 child
We are very pleased with our first Off-shore fishing experience. Cpt. Nick and deckhand Glen knew what they were doing at it showed. They were patient and explained what we needed to do and when. Their combined experience shows and we would and will book with Cpt Nick again! Thank you, awesome trip and great tasting fish!
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Trip availability and prices

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1 Hour Trip–Coastal Cruise & Troll
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
1 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
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US $395 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Hour – Champagne Cruise & Troll
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Novice Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
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US $750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Afternoon special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $1,050 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Rockcod special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,499 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Halibut Special Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,499 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Special opening day 4/1
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,599 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $1,750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Rock cod specal
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Jan 1
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US $1,899 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Tuna time local
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Nov 1
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US $1,899 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Mako and Thresher Shark Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
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US $1,950 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $2,050 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
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US $2,650 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Swordfish Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
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US $2,699 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $2,750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8hr– Dorado Special Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Oct 1
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US $2,750 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $3,399 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 105 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (62)

Captain Nick is great!
Captain Nick is great!
Captain Nick is great!
+59

Angler rating

83
12
5
1
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

83%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

97%

Recommend this charter

88%

Caught fish

67%

Showing 1 - 5 of 105 reviews
Showing: 5 of 105 reviews
David King
David King
5.0
Verified
Captain Nick is great!
Novice Special on June 29, 20251 adult1 child
Highly recommend booking a trip with Captain Nick! This was a once in a lifetime experience with my son on vacation from Arizona. We ocean fish about every other year which makes it a special occasion. We have been with big groups before and this was our first private boat. We will never go back to the big groups again!
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Ken Desforges
Ken Desforges
5.0
Verified
Capt. NICK and Boat was great...
Afternoon special on September 20, 20254 adults
Capt Nick and mate Jim made it an outstanding day. Phenomenal service and support woth bait and rods. We caught lots and lots of fish. The boat has a nice fish finder that displays on TV in cabin and can be viewed from cockpit. Great day.
Reported catch:
Calico Bass
0
Fleurettes Doshier
Fleurettes Doshier
5.0
Verified
Reel Success: An Unforgettable Day at Sea
Novice Special on April 19, 20255 adults
My son's 16th birthday wish was to catch a fish. This was our first time with Captain Nick and Captain Glen and we caught a lot fish . We learned how to find the fish, fillet the fish, and later we cooked the fish at home. What a day we even saw a whale, sea lions, pelicans, and lots of sea gulls. It was so much fun. We are planning our next birthday fishing trip with them.
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Elizabeth Madson
Elizabeth Madson
5.0
Verified
Highly recommend!
Novice Special on March 9, 20252 adults3 children
Excellent fishing charter! We are a family of 5, with kids ages 7-11, we had a wonderful time fishing and learning about the local fish and wildlife. Captain Nick and his deckhand Patrick know their stuff, they took us to the perfect spot for fishing, we caught 11 fish, the kids were ecstatic! We also found a pod of dolphins feeding and even spotted a whale. Many great memories were made!!
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Mike Thelemann
Mike Thelemann
4.7
Verified
Awesome
Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 29, 20255 adults1 child
We are very pleased with our first Off-shore fishing experience. Cpt. Nick and deckhand Glen knew what they were doing at it showed. They were patient and explained what we needed to do and when. Their combined experience shows and we would and will book with Cpt Nick again! Thank you, awesome trip and great tasting fish!
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FAQs about Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
39 ft
Year built
2007
Boat manufacturer
Luhrs
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 425HP
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