If you’re ready to try fishing in Huntington Beach, we’ve got you covered with Sea Esta Sportfishing.

Pacific Barracuda, Bonito, Calico Bass, California Sheephead, Mahi Mahi, Lingcod, White Seabass, Mako Shark, Thresher Shark, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Yellowtail Amberjack, and more could be biting, depending on conditions.

On the day of your trip, you’re likely to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Matt can also show you kite fishing. For the more adventurous among you, there’s bowfishing.

Feel free to bring home some of the fish you catch, so long as regulations allow it. Plus, you can have your catch cleaned. Talk about bang for your buck!

Young ones are welcome, so go ahead and bring the whole family along! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

You’ll be dropping lines from a 44’ Pacifica flybridge vessel with space for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, downriggers, and everything else you need for a productive day on the water. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. You’ll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you. Live bait is included, but you should ask the captain whether you’ll be catching it yourself.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate, who’s there to help you fish and keep everyone safe on board. Mates often work for tips and it’s customary to offer them a 10%–20% gratuity.

Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

It’s always wise to bring sunblock (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. 

Now, time to hit the water with Sea Esta Sportfishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Local Weekdays
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,400
    This trip fished the local shelf for a variety of bottom fish and pelagics depending on seasonal availability.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Local Weekend
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,600
    This trip fished the local shelf for a variety of bottom fish and pelagics depending on seasonal availability.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Local Weekdays
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,600
    This trip fished the local shelf for a variety of bottom fish and pelagics depending on seasonal availability.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Local Weekend
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
    This trip fished the local shelf for a variety of bottom fish and pelagics depending on seasonal availability.
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    Catalina Day Trip 11 Hours Weekdays
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,800
    Full day Catalina trips offer a great opportunity at our large island gamefish. Trips can be customized to the type of fish you would prefer to catch at the island.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Kite Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Bowfishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    Catalina Day Trip 11 Hours Weekend
    In demand! Last booked: 23 hours ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,000
    Full day Catalina trips offer a great opportunity at our large island gamefish. Trips can be customized to the type of fish you would prefer to catch at the island.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Kite Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Bowfishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    Local Offshore Full Day Weekdays
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,500
    Fish the local offshore banks for Tuna, Yellowtail and Dorado. The trip usually consists of a combination of trolling, lure and live bait fishing for our larger offshore game fish.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
  • Private trip
    Local Offshore Full Day Weekend
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 15 (Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,750
    Fish the local offshore banks for Tuna, Yellowtail and Dorado. The trip usually consists of a combination of trolling, lure and live bait fishing for our larger offshore game fish.
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
  • Private trip
    Offshore Overnight Weekdays
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Day Trip, starts at 8:30 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 15 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $4,200
    Travel the evening to be on the fishing grounds to make the most of your fishing day and prime bite times. This trip usually combines trolling, bait and lure fishing to target Tuna, Dorado, Yellowtail and Marlin. Departure time is 8:30pm and return the following day at 5:30pm
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
  • Private trip
    Offshore Overnight Weekend
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Day Trip, starts at 8:30 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Oct 15 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $4,500
    Travel the evening to be on the fishing grounds to make the most of your fishing day and prime bite times. This trip usually combines trolling, bait and lure fishing to target Tuna, Dorado, Yellowtail and Marlin. Departure time is 8:30pm and return the following day at 5:30pm
    Targeted fish
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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AMAZING FAMILY FISHING EXPERIENCE!!
AMAZING FAMILY FISHING EXPERIENCE!!
AMAZING FAMILY FISHING EXPERIENCE!!
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Jr V.
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AMAZING FAMILY FISHING EXPERIENCE!!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Local Weekdays on July 9, 2024
Matt and John gave us an amazing fishing experience!! Our original trip we booked with another company was canceled last minute...
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Aiden R.
Excellent
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Boat
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5.0 / 5
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Matt and Brian made the trip memorable and fun!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Local Weekdays on December 10, 2023
We had a great time with the boys, who did their best to ensure we had a good time and didn’t go a single moment without...
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James L.
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish On!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Local Weekdays on May 4, 2024
We had a great time aboard the Sea Esta. Captain Matt knows all the spots. We started off at a shipwreck where we caught a...
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Steven V. D.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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On the fish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Local Weekdays on July 1, 2024
Captain Matt and deckhand John were on the ball kept us on the fish for the amount of time we had. If we weren’t getting...
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Rose S.
Excellent
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Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Local Weekend on June 29, 2024
Amazing captain and crew mate set me up on a 30 pound halibut absolutely amazing trip would recommend if you want a fun trip.
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FAQs about Sea Esta Sportfishing

Sea Esta Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,400 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Local Weekdays (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Local Weekend (6 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Local Weekdays (8 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Local Weekend (8 hours)
  • US $2,800 per group - Catalina Day Trip 11 Hours Weekdays (11 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - Catalina Day Trip 11 Hours Weekend (11 hours)
  • US $3,500 per group - Local Offshore Full Day Weekdays (12 hours)
  • US $3,750 per group - Local Offshore Full Day Weekend (12 hours)
  • US $4,200 per day per group - Offshore Overnight Weekdays (2 days)
  • US $4,500 per day per group - Offshore Overnight Weekend (2 days)

When you book a trip with Sea Esta Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Sea Esta Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate

Sea Esta Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing

Sea Esta Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Fly Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Sea Esta Sportfishing include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Bonito
  • Calico Bass
  • California Sheephead
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Lingcod
  • Seabass (White)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Matt Potter
Huntington Beach, California, United States
ID & license verified
12 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since March 2023
Capt. Matt runs trips out of Huntington Beach aboard a 44’ Pacifica. These waters are known for Calico Bass, California Sheephead, and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or bottom fishing. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Our Team
Brian B.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
44 ft
Year built
1980
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Pacifica
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 600HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Kite Fishing
Bowfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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
Bank Transfer

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