Western Pride – Off-season 

4.7/5 (11 reviews)
 400 Main Street, Newport Beach, CA 92661, United States

Western Pride – Off-season 

4.7/5 (11 reviews)
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400 Main Street
Newport Beach, CA, United States

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 ($20.56). 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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.6/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (6)

Great trip
Beautiful Day-Great Fishing
Beautiful Day-Great Fishing
+3

Angler rating

8
3
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

60%

Appropriate for children

80%

Friendly captain

83%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

91%

Caught fish

82%

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews
Showing: 5 of 11 reviews
Felix A.
Felix A.
5.0/5

Oct 11, 2025

AM Half Day Trip – Weekends

Fishing with Sterling

VERIFIED
NEW

best experience

best experience  

Captain replied
 Felix A. recommends Western Pride – Off-season
 Felix A. recommends Western Pride – Off-season
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 12, 2025
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

Louis M.
Louis M.
5.0/5

Oct 4, 2025

AM Half Day Trip – Weekends

Great trip

VERIFIED

Awesome trip.The crew was very helpful. We had a great time.

Awesome trip.The crew was very helpful. We had a great time.  

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Captain replied
 Louis M. recommends Western Pride – Off-season
 Louis M. recommends Western Pride – Off-season
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 9, 2025
Hi Louis! Thanks for he great review. We loved having you on the vessel. We will see you on the water soon.

Turaj S.
Turaj S.
5.0/5

Apr 5, 2025

PM Half Day Trip – Weekends

Beautiful Day-Great Fishing

VERIFIED

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🫡

Fun Day out with the crew! Deck Hands were helpful and patient with all of the fishermen! Everyone caught fish…weather was perfect....  

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 Turaj S. recommends Western Pride – Off-season
 Turaj S. recommends Western Pride – Off-season

Sean B.
Sean B.
5.0/5

Jan 6, 2025

1/2 Day Trip PM weekdays

Great time

VERIFIED

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

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...  

Captain replied
 Sean B. recommends Western Pride – Off-season
1 person finds this review helpful
 Sean B. recommends Western Pride – Off-season
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 7, 2025
Hi Sean We are so glad you had a great time! See you back on the water soon. Best Western Pride Crew

Aaron O.
Aaron O.
5.0/5

May 3, 2025

PM Half Day Trip – Weekends

May fishing trip

VERIFIED

 

 Aaron O. recommends Western Pride – Off-season
 Aaron O. recommends Western Pride – Off-season

Trip availability and prices

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1/2 Day Trip AM weekdays
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
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US $130 
Shared tour: for 2 people
1/2 Day Trip December 2023
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $130 
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1/2 Day Trip PM weekdays
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $130 
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1/2 Day– Friday December 2023
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $150 
Shared tour: for 2 people
AM Half Day Trip – Weekends
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
Seasonal trip Oct 1 - May 14 (Sat, Sun)
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US $170 
Shared tour: for 2 people
PM Half Day Trip – Weekends
Low rate deposit non-refundable
6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $170 
Shared tour: for 2 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.7/5
out of 5 stars from 11 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.6/5
Experience
4.6/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (6)

Great trip
Beautiful Day-Great Fishing
Beautiful Day-Great Fishing
+3

Angler rating

8
3
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

60%

Appropriate for children

80%

Friendly captain

83%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

91%

Caught fish

82%

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews
Showing: 5 of 11 reviews
Felix A.
Felix A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Sterling

VERIFIED
NEW

AM Half Day Trip – Weekends on October 11, 2025

best experience

best experience  

 Felix A. recommends Western Pride – Off-season
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 12, 2025
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

Louis M.
Louis M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED

AM Half Day Trip – Weekends on October 4, 2025

Awesome trip.The crew was very helpful. We had a great time.

Awesome trip.The crew was very helpful. We had a great time.  

Review media 0
 Louis M. recommends Western Pride – Off-season
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on October 9, 2025
Hi Louis! Thanks for he great review. We loved having you on the vessel. We will see you on the water soon.

Turaj S.
Turaj S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Beautiful Day-Great Fishing

VERIFIED

PM Half Day Trip – Weekends on April 5, 2025

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🫡

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🫡  

Review media 0
Review media 1
 Turaj S. recommends Western Pride – Off-season

Sean B.
Sean B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time

VERIFIED

1/2 Day Trip PM weekdays on January 6, 2025

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

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  

 Sean B. recommends Western Pride – Off-season
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 7, 2025
Hi Sean We are so glad you had a great time! See you back on the water soon. Best Western Pride Crew

Aaron O.
Aaron O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED

PM Half Day Trip – Weekends on May 3, 2025

 

 Aaron O. recommends Western Pride – Off-season

FAQs about Western Pride – Off-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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