RockenReel Sportfishing – 34' Scarab

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 35’ 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!

* 300 FIVE STAR REVIEWS ON OUR OTHER LISTING HERE
* SCARAB IS NEW

Take care, be safe, and stay cool.
- Captain S



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    9 HR BIG FISH OFFSHORE KILLER 6 AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Oct 31
    US $1,995
    Early to bed, early to rise! Ready to fish for whatever is out there! One of the fastest if not the the fastest boat out there. We can cover water and fish hard. When the fish pop up to feed we can get there first! All tackle and equippment is top notch. October is our best minth of the season for trophy fish my friends. Boat seats 8. I want room to fish so we offer 4 persons for ideal fishing space however the boat can handle 6 passangers on request. This trip is off shore targeting big game fish. GET EM
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    9 HR FISH-CATALINA ISLAND DROP OFF
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 5 - Oct 31
    US $1,995
    OFFSHORE BIG GAME FISHING FOR ALL SPECIES- HALIBUT, TUNA, MAHI MAHI, BASS AND OF COURSE MAKO AND THRESHER SHARKS. oCTOBER IS OUR BEST MONTH OF THE YEAR FOR BIG LUNKER SPORTFISHING! I WILL DROP YOU OFF AT 2 PM JUST IN TIME TO CHECK INTO YOUR HOTEL OR SPEND A FEW HOURS ENJOYING PARADISE ON CATALINA ISLAND BEFORE CATCHING THE 5PM CATALINA EXPRESS SHUTTLE BACK TO DANA POINT OR STAY THE NIGHT AT A HOTEL ISLAND STYLE!!!! *ONE WAY TRIP- TRANSPORTATION & PORTS INFO BELOW
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    9 HR- HANGOVER GO BIG OFFSHORE 9AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 5 - Oct 31
    US $1,995
    Targeting mako-thresher-dorado-yellowtail and tuna. LETS GET EM
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
  • Private trip
    10HR- OFFSHORE BIG FISH HUNTING-8AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 5 - Oct 31
    US $2,295
    TARGETING MAKO AND THRESHER SHARKS, MAHI-MAHI/DORADO, YELLOWTAIL AND TUNA OFFSHORE
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
  • Private trip
    12 HR CATALINA ISLAND W/LUNCH BREAK
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Oct 5 - Oct 31
    US $2,695
    ROUND TRIP OFFSHORE FISHING AND LUNCH BREAK ON BEAUTIFUL CATALINA ISLAND SAYS IT ALL. YOU KILL TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE. ADVENTUREOUS FRIENDS, ON THIS 11 HOUR CHARTER YOU CHOOSE WHAT TIME AND HOW LONG YOU WISH TO SPEND EXPLORING CATALINA ISLAND. A QUICK LUNCH OR A RELAXING FEW HOURS AT THE SHOPS , RESTAURANTS, PUBS OR ENJOYING DESCANCO BEACH CLUB TUNES SIPPING PINA COLADA'S ON THE SAND. CATALINA ISLAND IS A FISHERMAN'S PARADISE FOR BOTH ANGLING AND THE AMBIANCE THE ISLAND TOWN OF AVALON BOASTS.
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    12 HR OFFSHORE BIG FISH-6AM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 25 - Oct 15
    US $2,695
    TARGETING BIG FISH IN DEEP BLUE WATER ON THE HOT SPOTS OFF SHORE / TOP NOTCH 2 SPEED GEAR / FAST BOAT TO BEAT THE COMPETETION RACING TO THE TUNA WHEN THEY POP UP / COVER MORE OCEAN LOOKING FOR PADDDYS HOLDING BIG YELLOWTAIL & DORADO-MAHI MAHI / SEASONED CAPTAIN THAT LIVES FOR THE TUG / CENTER CONSOLE TO FIGHT THE BEASTS- MAKO AND THRESHER SHARKS / SOLID BOAT THAT CUTS THE WATER LIKE A KNIFE/ LARGE LIVE BAIT WELLS / 3 OUTRIGGERS / FASTEST CHARTER BOAT IN THE HARBOR -34 FOOT WELLCRAFT SCARAB CENTER CONSOLE!
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    CATALINA OVERNIGHT 2 DAY CHARTER
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Overnight stay, lodging
    Seasonal trip Oct 5 - Oct 31
    US $3,995
    TWO 8 HOUR BACK TO BACK FISHING DAYS!!.YOU MUST BOOK HOTEL ON THE ISLAND IN AVALON FOR YOUR ONE NIGHT STAY. ENJOY YOUR LATE AFTERNOON GOLFING, ZIP LINING, GOLF CARTING OR BICYCLING, SNORKELING, KYAKING OR RELAXING AT THE RESTAURANTS AND BARS THEN WATCH A MOVIE AT THE WORLD-FAMOUS CASINO OR HIT THE CHI-CHI NIGHT CLUB. CATALINA ISLAND IS A TRUE MUST SEE- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIAS PARADISE FOR FISHING AND A HARBOR THAT OFFERS PREMIUM ENTERTAINMENT FOR TOURISTS. THE CRUISE SHIPS MAKE THIS THEIR PRIMO DESTINATION
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass

FAQs about RockenReel Sportfishing – 34' Scarab

RockenReel Sportfishing – 34' Scarab offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,995 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 9 HR BIG FISH OFFSHORE KILLER 6 AM (9 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 9 HR FISH-CATALINA ISLAND DROP OFF (9 hours)
  • US $1,995 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 9 HR- HANGOVER GO BIG OFFSHORE 9AM (9 hours)
  • US $2,295 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 10HR- OFFSHORE BIG FISH HUNTING-8AM (10 hours)
  • US $2,695 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 12 HR CATALINA ISLAND W/LUNCH BREAK (12 hours)
  • US $2,695 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 12 HR OFFSHORE BIG FISH-6AM (12 hours)
  • US $3,995 per day per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - CATALINA OVERNIGHT 2 DAY CHARTER (2 days)

When you book a trip with RockenReel Sportfishing – 34' Scarab, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet New X-Large porta-potty enclosed in front cabin.
  • GPS Dual screens.
  • Fishfinder Dual screens with 3-D.
  • Live Bait Well Built in XL 65 Gallon Big Boy.
  • Outriggers 3 state of the art with 2 sides and center rig.
  • Ice Box Ice boxs/large soft cooler.
  • Radar

Trips booked with RockenReel Sportfishing – 34' Scarab include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Seasonal sardines and anchovies.)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting

RockenReel Sportfishing – 34' Scarab offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Three Arch Bay/Salt Creek/Doheny/San Clemente.)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Reefs/Bait balls/Kelp.)
  • Offshore Fishing (Bait balls/Kelp/Trolling/Fly line.)
  • Reef Fishing (Dana Point has the best fishing in Orange County.)

RockenReel Sportfishing – 34' Scarab offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with RockenReel Sportfishing – 34' Scarab include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Bonito
  • Calico Bass
  • California Sheephead
  • Halibut
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Seabass (White)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Rockenreelsportfishing
Dana Point, California, United States
19 Fishing Reports
306 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since June 2019
I am a Southern California native and have been an avid angler since the age of 3. Dana Point is rated one of the best fishing spots in Southern California, with only about a 5-minute voyage to get out of the harbor and into the fishing spots. When I had boats in Huntington and Newport, it took me almost an hour to get out of the harbor. I own a fast boat in a small harbor which means more fishing time for you. I purchased a couple of boats and bought a house across the street to follow my dream job – fishing!

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
Bonito Bonito
Calico Bass Calico Bass
California Sheephead California Sheephead

Boat specs

Wellcraft Scarab (Center console) originally built in 1996, and restored in 2021. Powered by 2 250HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 55 knots.

Length
35 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Three Arch Bay/Salt Creek/Doheny/San Clemente.
Nearshore Fishing
Reefs/Bait balls/Kelp.
Offshore Fishing
Bait balls/Kelp/Trolling/Fly line.
Reef Fishing
Dana Point has the best fishing in Orange County.

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
New X-Large porta-potty enclosed in front cabin.
GPS
Dual screens.
Fishfinder
Dual screens with 3-D.
Live Bait Well
Built in XL 65 Gallon Big Boy.
Outriggers
3 state of the art with 2 sides and center rig.
Ice Box
Ice boxs/large soft cooler.

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Seasonal sardines and anchovies.
Catch cleaning & filleting

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Caught fish
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Christopher K.
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4 hour shark fishing trip

VERIFIED   Special 4 hour trip for Christopher Kim on July 21, 2023
My family goes on a few private charters a year around the world. Captain Stephen and Captain Noah were among the best captains...
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Andy T.
Lake Forest, CA
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Lunch break trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip – Lunch Break on July 7, 2023
We went out on the Rockenreel for a quick fishing trip. The purpose was a family outing so my son could catch his first fish....
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Frank R.
Sacramento, California
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The best captain in the harbor

9 HR BIG FISH OFFSHORE KILLER 6 AM on July 3, 2023
I was fortunate enough to book a trip with Captain Steve for myself and a friend with his kids. The best captain and trup I...
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Jeffrey D.
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
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Cruising’ with Cap’n Steve

2 Hour Trip – Quickie on June 29, 2023
Such a great cruise with Cap’N Steve. What a rad and knowledgeable guy. He took us out the harbor and along the beautiful...
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Steve S.
Bakersfield, California
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3 Hour Sharkin Trip

VERIFIED   Special 3 hour trip for Steve Stuck on August 11, 2023
RockenReels has the Mako game figured out!!!! Great crew, great boat, and just all around great time. The owner was...
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