Western Pride – Off-season
Western Pride – Off-season
Book Western Pride for your next trip and enjoy one of the top open-party sportfishing boats in Newport Beach! Captain Mike Harkins and his crew promise you a memorable time on California's beautiful waters. 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 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!
Your adventure will take place on a 75' Ditmar Donaldson offshore sport fishing boat. This big and powerful vessel can comfortably take as many as 70 guests, ensuring lots of fishing and relaxing space for everyone. The boat is powered by twin 400 HP John Deere engines and is equipped with GPS and radio electronics for quick and safe movement across the water. The boat also features a toilet, air-conditioning, as well as other amenities to make the trip even better.
Common catches in these local waters include Calico Bass, Rockfish, Halibut, Sheephead, Barracuda, California Yellowtail, and more, depending on the season. The techniques you can use to attract your prey include bottom fishing, big game fishing, trolling, spinning, and jigging on light and heavy tackle. You can keep the fish you catch, and the crew can even fillet your fish for a nominal cost.
The charter rate includes unlimited bait but the rest of the fishing equipment is up to you to bring. Western Pride offers rod rental for $22-$40 per person and tackle set-up for $15-$18 per person). The crew also offers Gunny sacks ($3 each), and a CA fishing license ($21.09). All this amounts to around $55 per person on top of the ticket rate.
Western Pride is eagerly waiting for you.
Hop aboard and have a wonderful time on the water!
Book Western Pride for your next trip and enjoy one of the top open-party sportfishing boats in Newport Beach! Captain Mike Harkins and his crew promise you a memorable time on California's beautiful waters. 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 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!
Your adventure will take place on a 75' Ditmar Donaldson offshore sport fishing boat. This big and powerful vessel can comfortably take as many as 70 guests, ensuring lots of fishing and relaxing space for everyone. The boat is powered by twin 400 HP John Deere engines and is equipped with GPS and radio electronics for quick and safe movement across the water. The boat also features a toilet, air-conditioning, as well as other amenities to make the trip even better.
Common catches in these local waters include Calico Bass, Rockfish, Halibut, Sheephead, Barracuda, California Yellowtail, and more, depending on the season. The techniques you can use to attract your prey include bottom fishing, big game fishing, trolling, spinning, and jigging on light and heavy tackle. You can keep the fish you catch, and the crew can even fillet your fish for a nominal cost.
The charter rate includes unlimited bait but the rest of the fishing equipment is up to you to bring. Western Pride offers rod rental for $22-$40 per person and tackle set-up for $15-$18 per person). The crew also offers Gunny sacks ($3 each), and a CA fishing license ($21.09). All this amounts to around $55 per person on top of the ticket rate.
Western Pride is eagerly waiting for you.
Hop aboard and have a wonderful time on the water!
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Anglers' gallery (6)
Reviews (13)
Turaj SmithRepeat angler5.0VerifiedBeautiful Day-Great Fishing
Half Day Trip – Weekends AM - 12:30 PM on April 5, 2025 • 2 adultsFun Day out with the crew! Deck Hands were helpful and patient with all of the fishermen! Everyone caught fish…weather was perfect. I also caught the Jackpot of the day🫡
Louis Martinez5.0VerifiedGreat trip
Half Day Trip – Weekends AM on October 4, 2025 • 4 adultsAwesome trip.The crew was very helpful. We had a great time.
Brandi WilliamsRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFishing with Sterling
Half Day Trip – Weekends AM on January 11, 2025 • 4 adults
Cathy Rebelo4.0Verifiedgreat trip…fee details missing
1/2 Day Trip weekdays AM on April 16, 2026 • 2 adultswe had a really good experience on this excursion; however, a few details were missing until we arrived. count on an additional hundred to rent equipment, bring or purchase snacks, pay to have fish cleaned and buy a license. The crew was wonderful, very accommodating and overall was a really good half day.
Sean Bargay5.0VerifiedGreat time
1/2 Day Trip weekdays - 12:30 PM on January 6, 2025 • 3 adultsHad a great time fishing the crew helped us rig the pole up for different fish and i believe every one on the ship caught something we are already trying to go again it was a great time for sure
Felix Orlando AlanizRepeat angler5.0VerifiedFishing with Sterling
Half Day Trip – Weekends AM on October 11, 2025 • 2 adultsbest experience
- Lou Cutrone3.0Verified
Trip cut short, trouble on boat
Half Day Trip – Weekends AM - 12:30 PM on April 25, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childArgument between anglers, knife involved police escort, coast guard too. Staff not very friendly. Lot of drinking and cussing. More like a fishing brawl than a trip
Aaron Ortiz5.0VerifiedMay fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Weekends AM - 12:30 PM on May 3, 2025 • 23 adults
Bob WaddellRepeat angler4.7VerifiedThank you
1/2 Day Trip weekdays AM on February 21, 2024 • 1 adultGood to great trip, caught fish albeit a few species. No large to bigger fish but that why its called fishing instead of "catching." I'm booking a second trip before I leave the area. Thanks.
Elizabeth Mora5.0VerifiedHad a great time
Half Day Trip – Weekends AM - 12:30 PM on February 10, 2024 • 1 adultEveryone very helpful and knowledgeable
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All reviews (13)
we had a really good experience on this excursion; however, a few details were missing until we arrived. count on an additional hundred to rent equipment, bring or purchase snacks, pay to have fish cleaned and buy a license. The crew was wonderful, very accommodating and overall was a really good half day.
Fun Day out with the crew! Deck Hands were helpful and patient with all of the fishermen! Everyone caught fish…weather was perfect. I also caught the Jackpot of the day🫡
Had a great time fishing the crew helped us rig the pole up for different fish and i believe every one on the ship caught something we are already trying to go again it was a great time for sure
Hi Sean We are so glad you had a great time! See you back on the water soon. Best Western Pride Crew
Awesome trip.The crew was very helpful. We had a great time.
Hi Louis! Thanks for he great review. We loved having you on the vessel. We will see you on the water soon.
best experience
Hey Felix- we loved having you out with us. Thanks for tge awesome review. We hope to see you back out on the boat soon. Western Pride Crew
FAQs about Western Pride – Off-season
- US $70 per person - 1/2 Day Trip weekdays AM (6 hours)
- US $70 per person - 1/2 Day Trip weekdays PM (6 hours)
- US $80 per person - Half Day Trip – Weekends AM (5 hours)
- US $80 per person - Half Day Trip – Weekends AM - 12:30 PM (5 hours)
- US $80 per person - Half Day Trip – Weekends PM (6 hours)
- Toilet
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Live bait well
- Kitchen Galley use only
- Refrigerator Crew use only
- Live bait
- First mate
- Offshore fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Pacific)
- Bonito
- Calico Bass
- California Sheephead
- Halibut (California)
- Rockfish
- Sculpin
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