Wet Willy Charters
+26If you plan on fishing in Long Beach, look no further than Wet Willy Charters. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain William is prepared to put you on fish.
Pacific Barracuda, Bonito, Yellowtail Amberjack, Calico Bass, Bluefin Tuna, Lobster, Halibut, Yellowfin Tuna, Rockfish, White Seabass, Mahi Mahi, California Sheephead, and more could be biting, depending on the time of year. You can expect to do some spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area. Capt. William can also have you kite fishing.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Snacks are never a bad idea so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!
Capt. William operates a 23’ Parker saltwater fishing boat that holds up to 4 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. Your captain will provide rods and reels. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you’ll be catching it yourself.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. Mates often work for tips and it’s customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.
Before coming aboard, it may be necessary 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.
Don’t leave home without sunblock (non-spray), sunglasses, and bottled water. If you’d like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.
How often would you rather be fishing? Go on and turn that daydream into a reality, with Wet Willy Charters.
Captain
William Birdo Jr
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Friendly captain
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Satisfied with the boat
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Recommend this charter
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WHAT AN AMAZING TRIP
Catalina Island - 9 hour trip on September 1, 2024
WHAT AN AMZING TRIP.. STARTED OUT WITH A FEW HICK UPS BUT CAPTIAN WILLY STAYED POSITIVE ABOUT THE DAY.. CAPTAIN WILLY KNOWS HIS STUFF.. I WOULD CHARTER WITH CAPTAIN WILLY AGAIN AND RECOMMEND HIM HIGHLY FOR YOUR NEXT FISHING TRIP..
WHAT AN AMZING TRIP.. STARTED OUT WITH A FEW HICK UPS BUT CAPTIAN WILLY STAYED POSITIVE ABOUT THE DAY.. CAPTAIN WILLY KNOWS HIS STUFF.. I WOULD CHARTER WITH CAPTAIN WILLY AGAIN AND RECOMMEND HIM HIGHLY FOR YOUR NEXT FISHING TRIP..
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Willy is a fantastic captain.
6 Hour Trip – Local on October 4, 2023
Great trip. Willy is a great Captain and we had a fantastic time. Caught some good fish. Highly recommend to anyone.
Great trip. Willy is a great Captain and we had a fantastic time. Caught some good fish. Highly recommend to anyone.
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Fishing with William
6 Hour Trip – Local on December 29, 2023
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Will is the best
6 Hour Trip – Local on May 28, 2023
FAQs about Wet Willy Charters
What are the trip rates for Wet Willy Charters?
Wet Willy Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Local (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Lobster 6 hour trip (6 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - Catalina Island - 9 hour trip (9 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - Lobster 9 hour trip (9 hours)
- US $2,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Islands (12 hours)
- US $2,000 per group - Lobster 12 hour trip (12 hours)
- US $2,150 per group - Dorado, Yellowtail, Yellowfin (12 hours)
- US $2,150 per group - Swordfish 12 hour trip (12 hours)
- US $2,600 per group, additional US $200 per person after 3 guests - Big Bluefin Tuna - 12 hour trip (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Wet Willy Charters?
When you book a trip with Wet Willy Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS Simrad electronics
- Fishfinder Simrad Evo3 screens with Airmar transducers
- Live Bait Well 68 gallon bait tank + additional 22 gallon tank
- Ice Box
- Radar Simrad 4G
What's included in the trip price with Wet Willy Charters?
Trips booked with Wet Willy Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Most trips will include live bait, this is provided by the Captain and at no additional expense to the customers)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Bluefin trips excluded)
- First Mate (Deckhands are available when needed but are not always aboard. Typical tip amounts are about 15-20%.)
What types of fishing does Wet Willy Charters offer?
Wet Willy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (All trip distances may vary. Bluefin tuna trips can be as far as 100 miles offshore. Dorado, Yellowtail, and Yellowfin tuna may be about 1/4 or 1/2 of that distance give or take a few miles. Sometimes we get luck and only half to go a couple miles.)
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Wet Willy Charters offer?
Wet Willy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
- Kite Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Wet Willy Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Wet Willy Charters include:
- Barracuda (Pacific)
- Bonito
- Calico Bass
- California Sheephead
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Halibut
- Lobster
- Rockfish
- Seabass (White)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Your captain
Long Beach, California, United States
Capt. William runs trips out of Long Beach aboard a 23’ Parker. These waters are known for Rockfish, Halibut, and Bonito and he will show you how to catch them. With great knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Will B.
Captain
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
All trip distances may vary. Bluefin tuna trips can be as far as 100 miles offshore. Dorado, Yellowtail, and Yellowfin tuna may be about 1/4 or 1/2 of that distance give or take a few miles. Sometimes we get luck and only half to go a couple miles.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Simrad electronics
Fishfinder
Simrad Evo3 screens with Airmar transducers
Live Bait Well
68 gallon bait tank + additional 22 gallon tank
Ice Box
Radar
Simrad 4G
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Most trips will include live bait, this is provided by the Captain and at no additional expense to the customers
Catch cleaning & filleting
Bluefin trips excluded
First Mate
Deckhands are available when needed but are not always aboard. Typical tip amounts are about 15-20%.
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Kids are always welcome aboard the Wet Willy! All safety gear will be provided for them but please advise us ahead of time when you plan to bring kids aboard.
You Keep Catch
How you can pay
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
PayPal
Bank Transfer
What’s biting in Long Beach right now
Barracuda (Pacific)
Calico Bass
California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut
Lobster
Rockfish
Seabass (White)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Yellowtail Amberjack