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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We had a great experience in this trip. This was our first time with Cap Nick and Glenn, they were very friendly, they knew what they were doing, very respectful and patient, and made sure we were comfortable at all times. This was a family trip with a couple of first timers, all adults. The boat was very comfortable, it never felt crowded. We had a lot of activity on the deck and there was plenty of room for all of us even when we had 3 jooked fishes at the same time, this happened twice, and the second time I made a video and noticed how calm and organized the crew remained on the deck. There was no chaos. The boat also has a kitchen, dining room, where we relaxed and had something to eat when going from an area where we caught big Bonitas, to another sector targeting other kind of fish. The boat also has a bathroom. We caught a nice size Dorado as well, everybody in the group had their catches. We were selective on the size we kept, once we reached the point we had enough fish to consume for the next three or four days, we started to catch a release. we have thrown back to the water at least a dozen of Bonitos, at least half of them were of very nice size. Thank you guys for helping is to create great memories!
Captain Nick and First Mate Jim are both patient, experienced, and knowledgeable fishermen who have a good sense of humor. They worked hard to make our fishing experience memorable and enjoyable. And it was. The boat is comfortable and well-equipped. It took us an hour to load up at the crowded bait barge. As we left the barge, Captain Nick said immediately that he was going to add an hour to our charter because of the bait barge delay. We caught fish, just not as many as we’d have liked. But we know fishing is unpredictable and every day is different. It was a tough day all around as the boats Nick spoke to had reports like, “1 fish landed, 3 fish lost”. We wouldn’t hesitate to charter again with Captain Nick. Highly recommended. 5 / 5
we had an amazing day with Capt. Nick and Glen. They put us right on the fish. we caught Mahi, Bonita and Tuna. Thanks so much for a great trip!
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!
FAQs about 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)
- Toilet
- Air conditioning 2
- Fighting chair 2
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers 2
- Ice box
- Radar
- 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)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift fishing
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- 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.
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How cancellations work
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
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:
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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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