Western Pride – Summer Season 

4.6/5 (38 reviews)
 400 Main Street, Newport Beach, CA 92661, United States

Western Pride – Summer Season 

4.6/5 (38 reviews)
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400 Main Street
Newport Beach, CA, United States

Book Western Pride for your next trip and enjoy having one of the top open-party sportfishing boats in Newport Beach! Captain Mike Harkins and his crew offer you a memorable time on California’s beautiful waters full of many exciting species you can catch. This crew ranks high in the angling world thanks to the utmost dedication to its customers and all-inclusive service geared toward their needs. Capt. Mike Harkins and his team will do everything to make your stay on the water full of fun and excitement, so join them aboard and have a fishing trip of a lifetime!

You’ll be fishing from a 75’ Ditmar Donaldson offshore sport fishing boat. A boat of this size ensures plenty of space for fishing and relaxing for as many as 70 guests. It runs on twin 400 HP John Deere engines and is rigged with modern GPS and radio navigation electronics. The boat also comes with a toilet, air-conditioning, and other amenities that will add to your experience.

You and the crew will usually be fishing for Calico Bass, Rockfish, Halibut, Sheephead, Barracuda, California Yellowtail, and more, depending on the season. The techniques you can expect to use in order to catch fish are bottom fishing, big game fishing, trolling, spinning, and jigging on light and heavy tackle. You can keep the fish you catch and the crew will even fillet it for you at a cost.

Your trip will include unlimited bait. The crew doesn’t include fishing gear in the price but you can rent it at the following rates: rods for $22 per person and tackle set-up for $18–$20 per person. The crew also offers gunny sacks ($2 each), and CA fishing licenses ($20.26). All this amounts to around $60 per person on top of the trip price.

Keep in mind that no coolers of any kind are allowed on board and neither is glass nor any alcohol. Aboard the vessel, you can only pay in cash but the company’s office accepts credit, debit cards, and cash.

Hit the water with Western Pride and create memories that will stay with you forever!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6/5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
4.5/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (15)

One-time experience for me 🤙🏿
Fishing with Sterling
The fishing trip was an absolute blast!
+12

Angler rating

25
7
0
1
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

83%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

89%

Satisfied with the boat

89%

Recommend this charter

74%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 38 reviews
Showing: 5 of 38 reviews
Daryl M. M.
Daryl M. M.
5.0/5

Jun 27, 2025

1/2 Day Trip – Friday PM

The fishing trip was an absolute blast!

VERIFIED

I took my son fishing and he caught a couple of nice sized sand bass and some decent sized mackerels. It was great for his first outing. He was smiling all the way home. It made my day! He and my wife are frying them up right now to serve with our breakfast.

I took my son fishing and he caught a couple of nice sized sand bass and some decent sized mackerels. It was great for his first...  

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 Daryl M. M. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season
 Daryl M. M. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season

Richard F.
Richard F.
5.0/5

Jul 18, 2025

1/2 Day Trip – Friday AM

Great first time deep sea fishing trip

VERIFIED

Kids had a great time, we caught a lot of fish and the crew was a great help. We would definitely go back again.

Kids had a great time, we caught a lot of fish and the crew was a great help. We would definitely go back again.  

Captain replied
 Richard F. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season
 Richard F. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 20, 2025
We loved having you guys out Richard!! See you on the water soon.

Demetrius M.
Demetrius M.
5.0/5

Jul 13, 2025

1/2 Day Trip – Weekends (AM)

I had a great time July 13 my birthday day

VERIFIED

The crew was great really helpful and nice I will be back again soon thank you for the opportunity and great time

The crew was great really helpful and nice I will be back again soon thank you for the opportunity and great time  

 Demetrius M. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season
 Demetrius M. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season

Carlos G.
Carlos G.
4.7/5

Sep 20, 2025

1/2 Day Trip – Weekends (AM)

September fishing trip

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 Carlos G. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season
 Carlos G. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season

Kyle J.
Kyle J.
5.0/5

Jun 9, 2025

1/2 Day (mon-Thurs) PM

Won Jackpot for 2nd time Sculpin Fishing

VERIFIED

These guys really know how to put you on the fish

These guys really know how to put you on the fish  

Captain replied
 Kyle J. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season
 Kyle J. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 10, 2025
Thanks Kyle!!! We appreciate you, stoked on your Jackpot. We will see you on the water again soon.

Trip availability and prices

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1/2 Day (mon-Thurs) AM
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
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US $150 
Shared tour: for 2 people
1/2 Day (mon-Thurs) PM
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $150 
Shared tour: for 2 people
1/2 Day Trip – Friday AM
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
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US $170 
Shared tour: for 2 people
1/2 Day Trip – Weekends (AM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
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US $170 
Shared tour: for 2 people
1/2 Day Trip – Friday PM
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 30 (Fri)
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US $170 
Shared tour: for 2 people
1/2 Day Trip – Weekends (PM)
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip May 15 - Sep 30 (Sat, Sun)
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US $170 
Shared tour: for 2 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.6/5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
4.5/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.5/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (15)

One-time experience for me 🤙🏿
Fishing with Sterling
The fishing trip was an absolute blast!
+12

Angler rating

25
7
0
1
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

83%

Appropriate for children

94%

Friendly captain

89%

Satisfied with the boat

89%

Recommend this charter

74%

Caught fish

91%

Showing 1 - 5 of 38 reviews
Showing: 5 of 38 reviews
Daryl M. M.
Daryl M. M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

The fishing trip was an absolute blast!

VERIFIED

1/2 Day Trip – Friday PM on June 27, 2025

I took my son fishing and he caught a couple of nice sized sand bass and some decent sized mackerels. It was great for his first outing. He was smiling all the way home. It made my day! He and my wife are frying them up right now to serve with our breakfast.

I took my son fishing and he caught a couple of nice sized sand bass and some decent sized mackerels. It was great for his first outing. He was smiling all the way home. It made my day! He and my wife are frying them up right now to serve with our breakfast.  

Review media 0
 Daryl M. M. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season

Richard F.
Richard F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great first time deep sea fishing trip

VERIFIED

1/2 Day Trip – Friday AM on July 18, 2025

Kids had a great time, we caught a lot of fish and the crew was a great help. We would definitely go back again.

Kids had a great time, we caught a lot of fish and the crew was a great help. We would definitely go back again.  

 Richard F. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 20, 2025
We loved having you guys out Richard!! See you on the water soon.

Demetrius M.
Demetrius M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

I had a great time July 13 my birthday day

VERIFIED

1/2 Day Trip – Weekends (AM) on July 13, 2025

The crew was great really helpful and nice I will be back again soon thank you for the opportunity and great time

The crew was great really helpful and nice I will be back again soon thank you for the opportunity and great time  

 Demetrius M. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season

Carlos G.
Carlos G.
4.7/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

September fishing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

1/2 Day Trip – Weekends (AM) on September 20, 2025

 

 Carlos G. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season

Kyle J.
Kyle J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Won Jackpot for 2nd time Sculpin Fishing

VERIFIED

1/2 Day (mon-Thurs) PM on June 9, 2025

These guys really know how to put you on the fish

These guys really know how to put you on the fish  

 Kyle J. recommends Western Pride – Summer Season
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 10, 2025
Thanks Kyle!!! We appreciate you, stoked on your Jackpot. We will see you on the water again soon.

FAQs about Western Pride – Summer Season

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
48 persons
Boat length
75 ft
Year built
1968
Boat manufacturer
Ditmar Donaldson
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
John Deere
Powered by
2 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
12 knots
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