Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters
+82Dana 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.
Captain
Nick Miraglia
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+55Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
83%
Appropriate for children
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
88%
Caught fish
67%
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Reel Success: An Unforgettable Day at Sea
Novice Special on April 19, 2025
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.
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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Highly recommend!
Novice Special on March 9, 2025
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!!
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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Awesome
Full Day Trip – Offshore on May 29, 2025
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!
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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Rockfish in the boat!
Halibut Special Trip on December 29, 2024
The crew was experienced and knew where to go to catch fish. Everyone on the boat caught at least 4 fish each, the total haul for 6 of us was 25 total fish. Thank you Captain Nick and Glen!
The crew was experienced and knew where to go to catch fish. Everyone on the boat caught at least 4 fish each, the total haul for 6 of us was 25 total fish. Thank you Captain Nick and Glen!
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Excellent!
Rockcod special on November 24, 2024
Nick and crew were top notch! The boat is wonderful, Nick is extremely experienced and dedicated to ensuring you catch fish and enjoy the entire experience. Left with plenty of delicious rock cod…and some great recipes for it! I would highly recommend
Nick and crew were top notch! The boat is wonderful, Nick is extremely experienced and dedicated to ensuring you catch fish and enjoy the entire experience. Left with plenty of delicious rock cod…and some great recipes for it! I would highly recommend
FAQs about Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters?
Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- 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 $1,499 per group - Rockcod special (5 hours)
- US $1,599 per group - Special opening day 4/1 (6 hours)
- US $1,750 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore (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?
When you book a trip with Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- 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?
Trips booked with Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters include:
- 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?
Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters offer?
Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- 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?
Top targeted fish species with Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters include:
- Calico Bass
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Halibut
- Marlin (Blue)
- Seabass (White)
- Swordfish
- Tuna (Albacore)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Your captain
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.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
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
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
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.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome; life vests for 5 and older
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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)
Yellowtail Amberjack