RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab 

5.0/5 (36 reviews)
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 Dana Point Harbor Drive 24450, Dana Point, CA 92629, United States
5.0/5 (36 reviews)
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Dana Point Harbor Drive 24450
Dana Point, CA, United States

Ready to make your reel scream in Dana Point? RockenReel Sportfishing specializes in Shark fishing and much more. Thrill seekers, get your adrenaline pumping!

Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail, Bass, Bonito, Barracuda, Halibut, Shark, and more, could get hooked. The captain will target what you want after advising what is biting. Come aboard the high-performance 34’ Scarab, which offers high-quality standards and top-notch features. If you want a top-of-the-line fishing boat, the Wellcraft Scarab is what you’re looking for. This go-fast fishing machine will chase and mow down Mako / Thresher Sharks, Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi or Dorado, Yellowtail and more. 

The Scarab seats 8 people. The vessel provides a party of 6 with the necessary space, but a party of four is optimal. Poles, bait, lures, gas, and great times will all be provided. All you need to bring is your fishing license, and good luck!

RockenReel Sportfishing is owned and operated by Captain Steve Locken and his wife, Christine. They strive for excellence and are proud of their reputation. The WELLCRAFT SCARAB is in Dana Point, where the fishing grounds are excellent, and it’s a 5-minute ride in-out of the harbor, meaning more fishing time for you!

Your 5 STAR CAPTAIN IS A professional that has proven to be the very best in class. A 20% tip is customary to show your appreciation.

DANA POINT HARBOR gets you out of the harbor in ONLY 5 MINUTES WHERE OTHER HARBORS TAKE 45 MINUTES TO AN HOUR- MORE FISHING TIME! THE 55 MPH SCARAB GETS TO THE FISH WHEN THEY ARE SPOTTED BEFORE THEY GO BACK DOWN / COVERS MORE WATER.

The performance ride on this Scarab is worth the trip alone. Keep your eyes peeled for whales, dolphins, sea lions, seals, and other wildlife. Great for all ages and all levels of fishing. Thank you for considering RockenReel Sportfishing, where we always aim high. Fish On!
* HONEST
* FUN
* 400 FIVE STAR REVIEWS
* NO GARBAGE FEES

"Take care, be safe, and stay cool."
- Captain Steve

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (60)

August fishing trip
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Angler rating

35
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

91%

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Carr C.
Carr C.
5.0/5

Aug 3, 2025

3 HOUR 8am-11am FISH/SHARK COMBO

August fishing trip

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Great fishing trip…. Last minute booking with for me and my 12 yr old son, 3 hour trip was a good amount of time. We caught a barracuda, literally on the first cast, and Noah, the captain, said ‘It doesn’t always happen like this!’ We caught 10-12 juvi barracuda, great fun, and a few calico bass, a sand bass, and one mackerel. Noah kept us engaged, and always baited out hooks quickly- even though we are pretty capable, and didn’t really need the personal attention. Easy access, in-shore was close and the fish were biting! Noah has a good personality and was great with my son. I already recommended them in the line at Heritage BBQ after our trip.

Great fishing trip…. Last minute booking with for me and my 12 yr old son, 3 hour trip was a good amount of time. We caught a...  

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 Carr C. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab
 Carr C. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab

ANITA R.
ANITA R.
5.0/5

Jul 29, 2025

2 HOUR 4pm-6pm FISH / SHARK SLAYER

AWESOME EXPERIENCE!

VERIFIED
NEW

A friend and I booked a fishing trip with Captain Noah, and had the time of our lives! We caught Calico and white Sea Bass, saw a large pod of dolphins, a whale and lots of seals sunning on the rocks. It was amazing! Thank you to Captains Noah & Steve for making our trip so memorable!

A friend and I booked a fishing trip with Captain Noah, and had the time of our lives! We caught Calico and white Sea Bass, saw...  

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 ANITA R. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab
 ANITA R. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab

Glenn L.
Glenn L.
5.0/5

May 11, 2025

SPORTFISHING or SHARKING or BOTH

Awesome Day with the Family

VERIFIED

The whole process what easy. The communication was great from Steve and Noah the captain of the boat. They made Mother’s Day the beast for my wife. Caught a couple of small fish but the excitement and experience was great for the kids and wife. We encountered a huge pod of dolphins when heading out to find a shark to catch. That was just a huge bonus for us. Would definitely rebook this trip for the family again!!!

The whole process what easy. The communication was great from Steve and Noah the captain of the boat. They made Mother’s Day the...  

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 Glenn L. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab
 Glenn L. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab

Jane M.
Jane M.
5.0/5

Jul 30, 2025

3 HOUR 11am-2pm FISH / SHARK SLAYER

Great day

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We had a great day in the boat! Captain Noah was great- He was efficient and easy going, clean boat and great music! We caught so many 🐠

We had a great day in the boat! Captain Noah was great- He was efficient and easy going, clean boat and great music! We caught...  

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 Jane M. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab
 Jane M. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab

Bill W.
Bill W.
5.0/5

Jul 23, 2025

2 HOUR 4pm-6pm FISH / SHARK SLAYER

Awesome Morning of Fishing

VERIFIED
NEW

Highly recommend!! Captain Noah got us on the fish quick and kept my 2 young boys and I on the fish the whole time! Awesome memories made!

Highly recommend!! Captain Noah got us on the fish quick and kept my 2 young boys and I on the fish the whole time! Awesome memories...  

 Bill W. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab
 Bill W. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab

Trip availability and prices

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2 HOUR 2pm-4pm FISH / SHARK SLAYER
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2 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
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US $595 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 HOUR 4pm-6pm FISH / SHARK SLAYER
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
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US $595 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
2 HOUR 6pm-8pm FISH / SHARK SLAYER
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
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US $595 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 HOUR 5am-8am FISH/SHARK COMBO
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $795 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 HOUR 8am-11am FISH/SHARK COMBO
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $795 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 HOUR 11am-2pm FISH / SHARK SLAYER
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
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US $795 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 HOUR 2pm-5pm FISH/SHARK COMBO
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
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US $795 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 HOUR 5pm-8pm FISH/SHARK COMBO
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
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US $795 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 HOUR 8pm-11pm FISH/ SHARK NIGHT
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
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US $795 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 HOUR 4pm-8pm FISH / SHARK SLAYER
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
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US $995 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 HOUR 8pm-12am FISH / SHARK NIGHT
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
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US $995 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 HOUR 6am-11am FISH / SHARK SLAYER
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5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,195 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
5 HOUR 11am-4pm FISH / SHARK SLAYER
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
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US $1,195 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 HOUR 2pm-8pm FISH / SHARK SLAYER
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
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US $1,395 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
9 HOUR 5am-2PM FISH / SHARK SLAYER
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9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $1,895 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 36 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (60)

August fishing trip
August fishing trip
August fishing trip
+57

Angler rating

35
1
0
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

100%

Caught fish

91%

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Showing: 5 of 36 reviews
Carr C.
Carr C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED
NEW

3 HOUR 8am-11am FISH/SHARK COMBO on August 3, 2025

Great fishing trip…. Last minute booking with for me and my 12 yr old son, 3 hour trip was a good amount of time. We caught a barracuda, literally on the first cast, and Noah, the captain, said ‘It doesn’t always happen like this!’ We caught 10-12 juvi barracuda, great fun, and a few calico bass, a sand bass, and one mackerel. Noah kept us engaged, and always baited out hooks quickly- even though we are pretty capable, and didn’t really need the personal attention. Easy access, in-shore was close and the fish were biting! Noah has a good personality and was great with my son. I already recommended them in the line at Heritage BBQ after our trip.

Great fishing trip…. Last minute booking with for me and my 12 yr old son, 3 hour trip was a good amount of time. We caught a barracuda, literally on the first cast, and Noah, the captain, said ‘It doesn’t always happen like this!’ We caught 10-12 juvi barracuda, great fun, and a few calico bass, a sand bass, and one mackerel. Noah kept us engaged, and always baited out hooks quickly- even though we are pretty capable, and didn’t really need the personal attention. Easy access, in-shore...  

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 Carr C. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab

ANITA R.
ANITA R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

AWESOME EXPERIENCE!

VERIFIED
NEW

2 HOUR 4pm-6pm FISH / SHARK SLAYER on July 29, 2025

A friend and I booked a fishing trip with Captain Noah, and had the time of our lives! We caught Calico and white Sea Bass, saw a large pod of dolphins, a whale and lots of seals sunning on the rocks. It was amazing! Thank you to Captains Noah & Steve for making our trip so memorable!

A friend and I booked a fishing trip with Captain Noah, and had the time of our lives! We caught Calico and white Sea Bass, saw a large pod of dolphins, a whale and lots of seals sunning on the rocks. It was amazing! Thank you to Captains Noah & Steve for making our trip so memorable!  

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 ANITA R. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab

Glenn L.
Glenn L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Day with the Family

VERIFIED

SPORTFISHING or SHARKING or BOTH on May 11, 2025

The whole process what easy. The communication was great from Steve and Noah the captain of the boat. They made Mother’s Day the beast for my wife. Caught a couple of small fish but the excitement and experience was great for the kids and wife. We encountered a huge pod of dolphins when heading out to find a shark to catch. That was just a huge bonus for us. Would definitely rebook this trip for the family again!!!

The whole process what easy. The communication was great from Steve and Noah the captain of the boat. They made Mother’s Day the beast for my wife. Caught a couple of small fish but the excitement and experience was great for the kids and wife. We encountered a huge pod of dolphins when heading out to find a shark to catch. That was just a huge bonus for us. Would definitely rebook this trip for the family again!!!  

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 Glenn L. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab

Jane M.
Jane M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day

VERIFIED
NEW

3 HOUR 11am-2pm FISH / SHARK SLAYER on July 30, 2025

We had a great day in the boat! Captain Noah was great- He was efficient and easy going, clean boat and great music! We caught so many 🐠

We had a great day in the boat! Captain Noah was great- He was efficient and easy going, clean boat and great music! We caught so many 🐠  

Review media 0
 Jane M. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab

Bill W.
Bill W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Morning of Fishing

VERIFIED
NEW

2 HOUR 4pm-6pm FISH / SHARK SLAYER on July 23, 2025

Highly recommend!! Captain Noah got us on the fish quick and kept my 2 young boys and I on the fish the whole time! Awesome memories made!

Highly recommend!! Captain Noah got us on the fish quick and kept my 2 young boys and I on the fish the whole time! Awesome memories made!  

 Bill W. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab

FAQs about RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
1996
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Wellcraft Scarab
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots
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