Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Reel Fun 

4.8
(3 reviews)
 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629, United States–

Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Reel Fun 

Dana Point, CA, United States
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58 ft
10
4.8
(3 reviews)

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Hoping to catch some lobsters in Dana Point? Make it happen, with Dana Wharf Sportfishing aboard Reel Fun!

From novice to expert, everyone will enjoy discovering their love of sportfishing, conservation, and the great outdoors on these evening excursions.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing welcomes kids, aged 5 and above, aboard, 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. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach, luckily there are food and beverages available for purchase on the boat.

Your trip begins aboard Reel Fun, a 58' classic fishing vessel with a capacity for 10 passengers. It has all the essentials no lobstering machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. All equipment will be provided for you.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

You will need to buy a local fishing license and lobster report card before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Don't leave home without a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is not allowed. All lobsters must be legal to keep and are measured by the crew.

If you have any questions about fishing with Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Reel Fun, feel free to send Capt. Corey a message down below.

Hoping to catch some lobsters in Dana Point? Make it happen, with Dana Wharf Sportfishing aboard Reel Fun!

From novice to expert, everyone will enjoy discovering their love of sportfishing, conservation, and the great outdoors on these evening excursions.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing welcomes kids, aged 5 and above, aboard, 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. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach, luckily there are food and beverages available for purchase on the boat.

Your trip begins aboard Reel Fun, a 58' classic fishing vessel with a capacity for 10 passengers. It has all the essentials no lobstering machine can run without. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. What's more, this vessel is wheelchair accessible. All equipment will be provided for you.

Trips are run with the help of a First Mate. Mates often work for tips and it's customary to offer them a 10–20% tip.

You will need to buy a local fishing license and lobster report card before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Don't leave home without a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). Alcohol is not allowed. All lobsters must be legal to keep and are measured by the crew.

If you have any questions about fishing with Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Reel Fun, feel free to send Capt. Corey a message down below.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing
Charter Operator
Dana Wharf Sportfishing
55 years of experience

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Half Day AM Trip up to 12 people
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Yellowtail Amberjack
Barracuda (Pacific)
Bonito
Calico Bass
+1
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day PM Trip up to 12 people
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Hoopin' It Up Lobster Trips!
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Lobster
US $1,200
Entire boat: up to 10 people
There are 9 people looking at this charter.

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Rating

4.8
3 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (6)

Reviews (3)

  • Isabel Moody
    Isabel Moody
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Fishing Experience!!!

    Half Day PM Trip up to 12 people on June 5, 2026 • 11 adults

    This trip was just our family, my gradkids, husband, cousins, aunt and unccle. This was my grandkids first time seeing and fishing in the ocean. The crew was very patient and helped them the whole time. my grandson learned how to bait his own hook. Great family fishing trip.!!!

  • Andy Smith
    Andy Smith
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great trip!

    Half Day AM Trip up to 12 people on October 14, 2026 • 7 adults • 2 children

    Captain Jake worked his butt off to find fish even after the recent storms. Took a little bit but once we found them we stayed on them for a long time.

  • Pat Cahill
    Pat Cahill
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2026
    4.3
    Verified

    August fishing trip

    Half Day PM Trip up to 12 people on August 18, 2026 • 8 adults

Rating

4.8
3 reviews
4.7
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

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Andy Smith
Andy Smith
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
Half Day AM Trip up to 12 people on October 14, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children

Captain Jake worked his butt off to find fish even after the recent storms. Took a little bit but once we found them we stayed on them for a long time.

Reported catch:
Calico Bass
Pacific Barracuda
Isabel Moody
Isabel Moody
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Fishing Experience!!!
Half Day PM Trip up to 12 people on June 5, 2026 • 11 adults

This trip was just our family, my gradkids, husband, cousins, aunt and unccle. This was my grandkids first time seeing and fishing in the ocean. The crew was very patient and helped them the whole time. my grandson learned how to bait his own hook. Great family fishing trip.!!!

Pat Cahill
Pat Cahill
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2026
4.3
Verified
August fishing trip
Half Day PM Trip up to 12 people on August 18, 2026 • 8 adults

FAQs about Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Reel Fun

Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Reel Fun offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,200 per group - Half Day AM Trip up to 12 people (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Half Day PM Trip up to 12 people (5 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - Hoopin' It Up Lobster Trips! (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Reel Fun, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well We do not use LIVE BAIT for Lobster Fishing.
  • Radar
Trips booked with Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Reel Fun include:
  • First mate
Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Reel Fun offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Reel Fun offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Dana Wharf Sportfishing – Reel Fun include:
  • Lobster

Your operator

Dana Wharf Sportfishing
Dana Wharf Sportfishing
Dana Point, California, United States
52 Customer reviews
Typical response within 9 hours
Member since January 2018
Dana Wharf Sportfishing has been operating on the coast of California for the past three decades. They've learned, through hard work, where the best spots are and what tricks the local fish fall for. They're keen to share that with their customers – while providing professional and courteous service. Dana Wharf Sportfishing aims to be the primary destination of any angler visiting this part of California.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing
Dana Wharf Sportfishing
52
reviews
2018
member since
~10h
response
Dana Wharf Sportfishing has been operating on the coast of California for the past three decades. They've learned, through hard work, where the best spots are and what tricks the local fish fall for. They're keen to share that with their customers – while providing professional and courteous service. Dana Wharf Sportfishing aims to be the primary destination of any angler visiting this part of California.

The fish you can target

Lobster
Lobster
Lobster
Lobster

Real catches by this captain

  • Great Fishing Experience!!!
    Isabel M.
    Isabel M.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Headboats
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
58 ft
Year built
1958
Boat manufacturer
Custom
Boat type
Headboat
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 400HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Bottom Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
We do not use LIVE BAIT for Lobster Fishing.
Radar
What's included in the trip price
First mate

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Children must be age 5 or over.
No smoking
No alcohol
You keep catch
All Lobster must be legal to keep and are measured
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

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:
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal

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