Bowline Sportfishing
Bowline Sportfishing is located in San Pedro CA and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Come out and enjoy a wonderful day of fishing in Southern California with Capt. Justin Bottrell. He offers multiple different types of fishing trips to best suit your needs.
Capt. Justin will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 6 to 12-hour trips, mainly fishing for Yellowtail Amberjack, Tuna, Seabass, Calico Bass, Halibut, and Rockfish, depending on the season and conditions on the day. On these trips, you can expect to use techniques such as light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, kite fishing, popping, and spinning.
Your fishing adventure starts on a beautiful 45’ Sportfisher boat that can safely take up to 6 anglers. The vessel has a full bathroom, updated electronics, fishing rod holders, a large bait tank, and much more.
All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time. The crew will clean and fillet your catch for you to take home at the end of the trip. Included in your trip are water and snacks. You are more than welcome to bring your own food and drinks and alcohol if you’d like.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Bowline Sportfishing.
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Appropriate for children
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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BOWLINE SPORTFISHING CATCHES FISH!!!
10 Hour Trip – Catalina Island on March 5, 2025
Justin is an incredible Captain and will put you on the fish!!! Justin and his crew are friendly and helpful! it doesn't matter if you are an experienced angler, or just a beginner! They will take care of you!!! All ages are welcome and accommodated! Justin actively seeks fish! He will not waste your time and hard earned money and just take you on a boat ride... He knows his local waters and conditions to put you in the best zone possible to CATCH FISH!! THANK YOU BOWLINE SPORTFISHING!!! -FishinMatt Ryan
Justin is an incredible Captain and will put you on the fish!!! Justin and his crew are friendly and helpful! it doesn't matter if you are an experienced angler, or just a beginner! They will take care of you!!! All ages are welcome and accommodated! Justin actively seeks fish! He will not waste your time and hard earned money and just take you on a boat ride... He knows his local waters and conditions to put you in the best zone possible to CATCH FISH!! THANK YOU BOWLINE SPORTFISHING!!!...
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Fish on!!!
10 Hour Trip – Catalina Island on June 2, 2025
If you want to catch fish Justin is the captain you want he is not just trying to take you on a boat ride . He is the captain that will find them and get them in the boat!!! We have been on 5 other fishing excursions hands down by far this one was the best.
If you want to catch fish Justin is the captain you want he is not just trying to take you on a boat ride . He is the captain that will find them and get them in the boat!!! We have been on 5 other fishing excursions hands down by far this one was the best.
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Captain Justin on the Bowline- The King of the Harbor
6 Hour Trip – Lobster local on September 28, 2024
From fun times to finding the perfect spots, this boat and Captain do not disappoint! The boat is beautiful and comfortable. The deckhand's are always on their A game! The trips just keep getting better and better! It's the perfectly priced package for an all encompassing and amazing fishing experience! It doesn't get better than this!
From fun times to finding the perfect spots, this boat and Captain do not disappoint! The boat is beautiful and comfortable. The deckhand's are always on their A game! The trips just keep getting better and better! It's the perfectly priced package for an all encompassing and amazing fishing experience! It doesn't get better than this!
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Trip to Catalina Island what a great adventure great captain and crew
6 Hour Trip – Lobster local on February 14, 2025
Justin has been putting us on the fish the lobster for a few years now, well worth the money great experience knowledgeable captain and crew
Justin has been putting us on the fish the lobster for a few years now, well worth the money great experience knowledgeable captain and crew
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One last trip
10 Hour Trip – Catalina Island on July 20, 2024
Justin and his crew took my 82 yr old Dad on a memorable fishing trip! From start to finish, service was the best! Dad loved the experience and was the best trip he’s had! Thank you!
Justin and his crew took my 82 yr old Dad on a memorable fishing trip! From start to finish, service was the best! Dad loved the experience and was the best trip he’s had! Thank you!
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