Edward Teach Charters in Huntington Beach, California, stands out as a top-tier fishing charter service that offers unforgettable deep-sea fishing adventures. This charter service is named after the infamous pirate Blackbeard, also known as Edward Teach, and is led by the experienced Captain Dalton. The charters cater to both novice and seasoned anglers, targeting a variety of fish such as Bluefin Tuna, Yellowtail, Halibut, White Seabass, and Calico Bass. A unique feature of Edward Teach Charters is their use of a 32-foot World Cat boat, a vessel renowned for its stability, comfort, and exceptional performance in various sea conditions. The World Cat’s dual-hull design ensures a smooth and stable ride, which significantly reduces the risk of seasickness, providing an ideal platform for a successful and enjoyable fishing trip.

The 32-foot World Cat is not just about functionality but also offers a high level of comfort and safety. The boat is equipped with state-of-the-art fishing gear, spacious decks for maneuvering, and ample storage for catches and equipment. This vessel can accommodate various fishing setups, making it perfect for targeting a diverse range of fish species in the rich waters off Huntington Beach and beyond, including trips to Catalina Island. Edward Teach Charters emphasizes a commitment to sustainable fishing practices and ensures that every trip is conducted with a focus on conservation and respect for marine life. Guests often commend the charter for its professionalism, the cleanliness and maintenance of the boat, and the expertise of the crew, making it a top choice for those looking to experience the thrill of deep-sea fishing in Southern California.

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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Shared trip
    SCUBA Catalina
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    With a minimum of 4 divers this two-tank dive trip to Catalina Island offers an unforgettable underwater adventure. The day begins with a scenic boat ride to the island, where divers explore vibrant marine life in the clear waters. The first dive might take place in kelp forests, swimming alongside sea lions and colorful fish. After a surface break, the second dive could explore rocky reefs. With great visibility and diverse marine life, this dive trip is perfect for both novice and experienced divers.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
    Ray
    Ray
    Lobster
    Lobster
    Crab
    Crab
    Sierra Mackerel
    Sierra Mackerel
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $975
    This trip is great for first-timers, families, or the experienced angler with limited time, it consists of a 3-hour day for Bass, Rockfish, Barracuda, and what's biting inshore given the season. Fishing has been amazing close to home! The Horseshoe Kelp is right at the doorstep where multiple types of species live. All rods & tackle are provided as well as drinks and snacks. You get to keep what you catch and we will even filet it for you, so come and experience one of the best charters in SoCal.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (Noon)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $975
    This trip is great for first-timers, families, or the experienced angler with limited time, it consists of a 3-hour day for Bass, Rockfish, Barracuda, and what's biting inshore given the season. Fishing has been amazing close to home! The Horseshoe Kelp is right at the doorstep where multiple types of species live. All rods & tackle are provided as well as drinks and snacks. You get to keep what you catch and we will even filet it for you, so come and experience one of the best charters in SoCal.
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $975
    This trip is great for first-timers, families, or the experienced angler with limited time, it consists of a 3-hour day for Bass, Rockfish, Barracuda, and what's biting inshore given the season. Fishing has been amazing close to home! The Horseshoe Kelp is right at the doorstep where multiple types of species live. All rods & tackle are provided as well as drinks and snacks. You get to keep what you catch and we will even filet it for you, so come and experience one of the best charters in SoCal.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
    This trip is great for first-timers, families, or the experienced angler with limited time, it consists of a 4-hour day for Bass, Rockfish, Barracuda, and what's biting inshore given the season. Fishing has been amazing close to home! The Horseshoe Kelp is right at the doorstep where multiple types of species live. All rods & tackle are provided as well as drinks and snacks. You get to keep what you catch and we will even filet it for you, so come and experience one of the best charters in SoCal.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
    This trip is great for first-timers, families, or the experienced angler with limited time, it consists of a 4-hour day for Bass, Rockfish, Barracuda, and what's biting inshore given the season. Fishing has been amazing close to home! The Horseshoe Kelp is right at the doorstep where multiple types of species live. All rods & tackle are provided as well as drinks and snacks. You get to keep what you catch and we will even filet it for you, so come and experience one of the best charters in SoCal.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal Spearfishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,200
    This trip is for spearfishing, you must have some experience and bring your own gear. it consists of a 4-hour day given the season. Drinks and snacks are available. You get to keep what you catch, so come and experience one of the best charters in SoCal.
    Fishing techniques
    Spearfishing
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,600
    This trip is great for anglers wanting to fish the local area out to the drop-off between the mainland and Catalina, it consists of a 6-hour day targeting Bass, Rockfish, Dorado, and what's biting inshore given the season. Fishing has been amazing close to home! All rods & tackle are provided as well as drinks and snacks. You get to keep what you catch and we will even filet it for you, so come and experience one of the best charters in SoCal.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip โ€“ Catalina Special
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,000
    This trip is great for anglers wanting to fish the frontside of Catalina, it consists of a 6-hour day targeting Bass, Rockfish, Dorado, and what's biting given the season. All rods & tackle are provided as well as drinks and snacks. You get to keep what you catch and we will even filet it for you, so come and experience one of the best charters in SoCal.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,500
    This trip is great for more adventurous anglers wanting to fish Catalina and beyond, it consists of an 8-hour day targeting Bass, Dorado, Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, and other offshore species. All rods & tackle are provided as well as drinks and snacks. You get to keep what you catch and we will even filet it for you, so come and experience one of the best charters in SoCal. *Disclaimer* Big game fish are elusive and difficult to catch, which is why it is called fishing and not catching.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip โ€“ Tuna Grounds
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $5,000
    If you like to Run & Gun chasing foamers, birds and kelp patties, then this trip is for you, it consists of a 6-hour day targeting Dorado, Yellowtail, Tuna and what's biting. All rods & tackle are provided as well as drinks and snacks. You get to keep what you catch and we will even filet it for you, so come and experience one of the best charters in SoCal.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Tuna (Albacore)
    Albacore Tuna
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Dalton and Ramona are amazing
Great Memory
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Mel S.
Excellent
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Family Fishing Trip near Catalina Island

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on September 7, 2024
We recently had an unforgettable family fishing trip near Catalina Island, specifically around Avalon. The experience was truly...
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Kaleo L.
Excellent
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HS Graduation Trip was a success!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (PM) on June 9, 2024
Captain Dalton took 7 young men on a fishing trip this past weekend! Although Captain Dalton explained the bite was not ideal...
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Ken V. T.
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Great Memory

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (AM) on August 17, 2024
Took my 4 grandsons (3 of them 8-10 yrs old) fishing along with their dads and we caught 1 sand bass but the real experience...
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Loana H.
Excellent
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Fun Day

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (Noon) on September 14, 2024
Captain D & Ramona were awesome. They were very professional, explained everything in detail. We went out for my sonโ€™s bday...
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Emad B.
Excellent
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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Catalina Special on July 13, 2024
Captain Dalton and Bailey his helper were very professional and pleasant company to go fishing with, we enjoyed our time on...
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FAQs about Edward Teach Charters

Edward Teach Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $225 per person - SCUBA Catalina (5 hours)
  • US $975 per group - 3 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $975 per group - 3 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (Noon) (3 hours)
  • US $975 per group - 3 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (PM) (3 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 4 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal Spearfishing (4 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 6 Hour Trip โ€“ Coastal (6 hours)
  • US $2,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip โ€“ Catalina Special (6 hours)
  • US $3,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $5,000 per group - 10 Hour Trip โ€“ Tuna Grounds (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Edward Teach Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Radar

Trips booked with Edward Teach Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

Edward Teach Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Edward Teach Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Edward Teach Charters include:
  • California Sheephead
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Lobster
  • Rockfish
  • Seabass (White)
  • Sierra Mackerel
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Dalton Hamm
Huntington Beach, California, United States
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2023
Capt. Dalton runs trips out of Huntington Beach aboard a 29โ€™ ProKat. These waters are known for Rockfish and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're jigging or trolling. 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!

The fish you can target

California Sheephead California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut Halibut
Lobster Lobster

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2011
Boat manufacturer
World Cat
Boat type
Catamaran

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
47 knots

Whichย types of fishing are offered

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Whichย fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Whichย amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Outriggers

Whatโ€™s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Whatย the listing policiesย are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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