Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters 

4.7/5 (101 reviews)
 34555 Casitas Place, Dana Point, CA 92629, 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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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
Price for up to 6 people
US $395 
2 Hour – Champagne Cruise & Troll
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $600 
Novice Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $750 
Afternoon special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,050 
Rockcod special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,499 
Halibut Special Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,499 
Special opening day 4/1
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,599 
Half Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,750 
Tuna time local
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Nov 1
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,899 
Mako and Thresher Shark Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
Price for up to 6 people
US $1,950 
3/4 Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,050 
Full Day Trip – Inshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,650 
Swordfish Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 1
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,699 
3/4 Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,750 
8hr– Dorado Special Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jul 1 - Oct 1
Price for up to 6 people
US $2,750 
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Price for up to 6 people
US $3,399 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 101 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (62)

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

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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

68%

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David K.
David K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Nick is great!

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Novice Special on June 29, 2025

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!

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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 David K. recommends Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters

Fleurettes D.
Fleurettes D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Reel Success: An Unforgettable Day at Sea

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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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 Fleurettes D. recommends Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters

Elizabeth M.
Elizabeth M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Highly recommend!

VERIFIED

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!!  

 Elizabeth M. recommends Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters

Mike T.
Mike T.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome

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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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 Mike T. recommends Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters

Max F.
Max F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Excellent!

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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  

 Max F. recommends Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters

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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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