Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters
Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters
Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters offers fully customized trips to fit your perfect day on the water. Whether you'd like to fish, combine fishing with diving, relax along the coast, or visit Catalina Island, the crew can accommodate your wishes. During whale season, you can also enjoy watching giant whales migrate along the California coast on their journey to Baja Mexico.
Captain Nick Miraglia has held a U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License for over 20 years. His experience includes fishing aboard private vessels from Alaska to Mexico, transiting the Panama Canal, and skippering off the Kona Coast of Hawaii for 18 years. Depending on scheduling, your trip may also be led by Captain Glen, an experienced captain who shares the same dedication to providing a safe, enjoyable, and successful day on the water.
Step aboard the 39' Luhrs, featuring an air-conditioned cabin, two fighting chairs, premium tackle, and comfortable seating for 4–6 guests. The spacious layout and flybridge make it ideal for anglers and non-anglers alike.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, the crew will help you target the fish you're after. Capt. Nick has helped more than two dozen first-time anglers land their first Marlin. Fish for Bluefin Tuna off San Clemente Island, troll for Marlin, chase Yellowtail, Dorado, and Yellowfin Tuna, or head to Catalina for White Sea Bass. Every trip is customized to your goals.
Quality fishing equipment, soft drinks, and snacks are included, and the crew will clean your catch at the end of the trip.
Start your next adventure with Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters!
If the captain doesn't respond to your inquiry right away, he's most likely out on the water and will get back to you as soon as possible.
Special Note: On California's designated Free Fishing Days, a fishing license is not required.
Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters offers fully customized trips to fit your perfect day on the water. Whether you'd like to fish, combine fishing with diving, relax along the coast, or visit Catalina Island, the crew can accommodate your wishes. During whale season, you can also enjoy watching giant whales migrate along the California coast on their journey to Baja Mexico.
Captain Nick Miraglia has held a U.S. Coast Guard Captain's License for over 20 years. His experience includes fishing aboard private vessels from Alaska to Mexico, transiting the Panama Canal, and skippering off the Kona Coast of Hawaii for 18 years. Depending on scheduling, your trip may also be led by Captain Glen, an experienced captain who shares the same dedication to providing a safe, enjoyable, and successful day on the water.
Step aboard the 39' Luhrs, featuring an air-conditioned cabin, two fighting chairs, premium tackle, and comfortable seating for 4–6 guests. The spacious layout and flybridge make it ideal for anglers and non-anglers alike.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced angler, the crew will help you target the fish you're after. Capt. Nick has helped more than two dozen first-time anglers land their first Marlin. Fish for Bluefin Tuna off San Clemente Island, troll for Marlin, chase Yellowtail, Dorado, and Yellowfin Tuna, or head to Catalina for White Sea Bass. Every trip is customized to your goals.
Quality fishing equipment, soft drinks, and snacks are included, and the crew will clean your catch at the end of the trip.
Start your next adventure with Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters!
If the captain doesn't respond to your inquiry right away, he's most likely out on the water and will get back to you as soon as possible.
Special Note: On California's designated Free Fishing Days, a fishing license is not required.
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I booked this fishing trip for my husband and five of his friends for Father’s Day. They all LOVED it. Boat is beautiful, gear is great, and the captain was knowledgeable and approachable. My husband was the last to catch a fish, but the captain wouldn’t go back until he did. Highly recommend!
Captain Nick and Glen were amazing. They knew exactly where to go. From the first cast till last we were catching rockfish. Excellent time, thank you both for your knowledge and great trip!
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.
The captain and crew did an excellent job in all respects. They were very helpful and courteous and a lot of fun. I would highly recommend this charter!!
FAQs about Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters?
- US $395 per group - 1 Hour Trip–Coastal Cruise & Troll (1 hour)
- US $600 per group - 2 Hour – Champagne Cruise & Troll (2 hours)
- US $750 per group - ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Novice Special'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' (3 hours)
- US $1,050 per group - Afternoon special (4 hours)
- US $1,499 per group - Halibut Special Trip (5 hours)
- US $1,750 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
- US $1,899 per group - Rock cod specal (6 hours)
- US $1,899 per group - Special Rock cod 4/1-7/1 (6 hours)
- US $1,899 per group - Tuna time local (6 hours)
- US $1,950 per group - Mako and Thresher Shark Special (8 hours)
- US $2,050 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Inshore (7 hours)
- US $2,650 per group - Full Day Trip – Inshore (9 hours)
- US $2,699 per group - ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''Swordfish Special'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' (9 hours)
- US $2,750 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
- US $2,750 per group - 8hr– Dorado Special Offshore (8 hours)
- US $3,399 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters?
- Toilet
- Air conditioning 2
- Fighting chair 2
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers 2
- Ice box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters?
- Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano and Penn)
- Live bait (Usually prepared in advance)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks (Sandwiches and chips)
- Drinks (Non-alcoholic beverages)
- First mate (sometimes)
- Lunch (Only on a full day trip)
What types of fishing does Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters offer?
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
What fishing techniques does Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters?
- Calico Bass
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Halibut
- Marlin (Blue)
- Seabass (White)
- Swordfish
- Tuna (Albacore)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Your operator
Dana Point, California, United States
I have been licensed with U.S. Coast Guard, 100 tons of fish for the last 20 years. I have skippered vessels from Alaska all the way along the California coast to Mexico and through the Panama Canal. Also, I skippered off the Kona coast in Hawaii for 18 years. I have had over two dozen first timers that catch their first Marlin.
I have been licensed with U.S. Coast Guard, 100 tons of fish for the last 20 years. I have skippered vessels from Alaska all the way along the California coast to Mexico and through the Panama Canal. Also, I skippered off the Kona coast in Hawaii for 18 years. I have had over two dozen first timers that catch their first Marlin.
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Which fishing techniques you can try
Which amenities are available onboard
What’s included in the trip price
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
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
Checks
What’s biting in Dana Point right now
Calico Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut
Marlin (Blue)
Seabass (White)
Tuna (Albacore)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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