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Dana Wharf Sportfishing – New San Mateo 

5.0
(4 reviews)
 34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629, United States–
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Dana Wharf Sportfishing – New San Mateo 

Dana Point, CA, United States
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50 ft
18
5.0
(4 reviews)
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The New San Mateo, formerly the Ms Magoo from Westport Washington, is a 50' fiberglass factory Delta charter boat built by Delta Marine in 1977.

The boat features the latest technology in communications and navigation. This vessel had one owner before coming here to Dana Point to her new home with Dana Wharf Sportfishing. This extremely well-maintained vessel is United States Coast Guard inspected/certified and has all the highest quality safety and fish-finding equipment.

The vessel is now owned and operated by Dana Wharf Sportfishing and we are proud to add her to the fleet in 2022. This vessel has the distinction of being one of the fastest boats in the fleet, which decreases travel time and maximizes fishing time, this boat can also be used for private whale and dolphin watching as well as pelagic bird watching. With a Coast Guard max of 28 passengers, we will limit her fishing trips to just 18.

All USCG-required safety gear is inspected and approved by the USCG annually for your safety. There's ample deck space all around with plenty of space at the rail and Delta custom bench seating. The vessel features a large capacity bait tank for holding the best live bait available.

This boat is the only Dana Wharf vessel to have an RSW (refrigerated salt water) spray brine fish hold to keep your catch exceptionally cold until your day is over. Our customers will experience yacht-style fishing on this new platform. Owner Mike Hansen said, 'I'm thrilled to offer this new Delta experience to our customers.'

The New San Mateo, formerly the Ms Magoo from Westport Washington, is a 50' fiberglass factory Delta charter boat built by Delta Marine in 1977.

The boat features the latest technology in communications and navigation. This vessel had one owner before coming here to Dana Point to her new home with Dana Wharf Sportfishing. This extremely well-maintained vessel is United States Coast Guard inspected/certified and has all the highest quality safety and fish-finding equipment.

The vessel is now owned and operated by Dana Wharf Sportfishing and we are proud to add her to the fleet in 2022. This vessel has the distinction of being one of the fastest boats in the fleet, which decreases travel time and maximizes fishing time, this boat can also be used for private whale and dolphin watching as well as pelagic bird watching. With a Coast Guard max of 28 passengers, we will limit her fishing trips to just 18.

All USCG-required safety gear is inspected and approved by the USCG annually for your safety. There's ample deck space all around with plenty of space at the rail and Delta custom bench seating. The vessel features a large capacity bait tank for holding the best live bait available.

This boat is the only Dana Wharf vessel to have an RSW (refrigerated salt water) spray brine fish hold to keep your catch exceptionally cold until your day is over. Our customers will experience yacht-style fishing on this new platform. Owner Mike Hansen said, 'I'm thrilled to offer this new Delta experience to our customers.'

Dana Wharf Sportfishing
Charter Operator
Dana Wharf Sportfishing
55 years of experience
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Toilet
Child friendly
Ice box
What this charter offers
Live bait
You keep catch
Toilet
Child friendly
Ice box

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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
5 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seabass (White)
Bonito
California Sheephead
Rockfish
+2
US $2,500
Entire boat: up to 18 people
9 Hour Trip (12 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Lingcod
Seabass (White)
Bonito
California Sheephead
+5
US $3,750
Entire boat: up to 18 people
12 Hour Trip (12 MAX)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Lingcod
+8
US $4,950
Entire boat: up to 18 people

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5.0
4 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (5)

Reviews (4)

  • Alejandro Rodriguez
    Alejandro Rodriguez
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nevada, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    5 Hour Trip on July 11, 2026 • 11 adults
  • Yingyi Yan
    Yingyi Yan
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Corey

    9 Hour Trip (12 MAX) on February 15, 2026 • 8 adults
  • Venessa Alefosio
    Venessa Alefosio
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Corey

    5 Hour Trip on April 30, 2026 • 7 adults
  • Chris Prather
    Chris Prather
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip!

    9 Hour Trip (12 MAX) on September 4, 2025 • 10 adults

    Great trip! Great Captain and crew! Everyone caught lots of fish! Pulled up a 100 pound Balck Sea Bass, but had to release.

FAQs about Dana Wharf Sportfishing – New San Mateo

Dana Wharf Sportfishing – New San Mateo offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $2,500 per group - 5 Hour Trip (5 hours)
  • US $3,750 per group - 9 Hour Trip (12 MAX) (9 hours)
  • US $4,950 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 MAX) (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Dana Wharf Sportfishing – New San Mateo, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Dana Wharf Sportfishing – New San Mateo include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • First mate
Dana Wharf Sportfishing – New San Mateo offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
Dana Wharf Sportfishing – New San Mateo offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Dana Wharf Sportfishing – New San Mateo include:
  • Bonito
  • Calico Bass
  • California Sheephead
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut (California)
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Rockfish (Vermilion)
  • Scorpionfish
  • Seabass (White)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your operator

Dana Wharf Sportfishing
Dana Wharf Sportfishing
Dana Point, California, United States
53 Customer reviews
Typical response within 10 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
53
reviews
2018
member since
~11h
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

Bonito
Bonito
Calico Bass
Calico Bass
California Sheephead
California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
California Halibut
California Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Vermilion Rockfish
Vermilion Rockfish
Scorpionfish
Scorpionfish
White Seabass
White Seabass
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Bonito
Bonito
Calico Bass
Calico Bass
California Sheephead
California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
California Halibut
California Halibut

Real catches by this captain

  • Large adult fishing group posing together on the open deck of a charter boat with a coastal shoreline in the background.
    Alejandro R.
    Alejandro R.
  • Angler proudly displaying a colorful Scad fish while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Yingyi Y.
    Yingyi Y.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
18 persons
Boat length
50 ft
Year built
1977
Boat manufacturer
Delta Marine
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
14 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

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

What’s biting in Dana Point right now

BonitoBonito
Calico BassCalico Bass
California SheepheadCalifornia Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
LingcodLingcod
RockfishRockfish
Seabass (White)Seabass (White)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
Yellowtail AmberjackYellowtail Amberjack

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