Wahooson Charters 

5.0
(8 reviews)
 3815 Warner Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92649, United States–

Wahooson Charters 

Huntington Beach, CA, United States
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37 ft
6
5.0
(8 reviews)

There's a fish with your name on it offshore of Huntington Beach and Wahooson Charters will help you catch it! Your guide for the day is Captain Pat, bringing aboard years of professional experience.

We will be targeting Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Swordfish, White Seabass, Halibut, Yellowtail, Calico Bass, Pacific Barracuda, Dorado, and more depending on conditions. During the trip, you might be light tackle fishing, popping, trolling, or drifting with live bait. Capt. Pat also offers kite fishing. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing (bring your own gear).

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests and as the charter doesn't carry children's life vests, please bring your own. Also, remember to bring snacks and drinks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

You'll be fishing from a 37' Freeman Catamaran that can carry up to 6 passengers. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You will be traveling anywhere from 25 miles to 100 miles offshore to the fishing grounds. Depending on conditions you will travel at 40-50 kts!

You'll find top-of-the-line Shimano reels on board. Live bait is an option, where you may stop at the bait barge to pick some up.

A First Mate/Deckhand will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

Fishing licenses are required for everyone. It's always wise to bring bottled water, sunscreen and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now's the time to experience fishing in Huntington Beach for yourself, with Wahooson Charters!

There's a fish with your name on it offshore of Huntington Beach and Wahooson Charters will help you catch it! Your guide for the day is Captain Pat, bringing aboard years of professional experience.

We will be targeting Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Swordfish, White Seabass, Halibut, Yellowtail, Calico Bass, Pacific Barracuda, Dorado, and more depending on conditions. During the trip, you might be light tackle fishing, popping, trolling, or drifting with live bait. Capt. Pat also offers kite fishing. For the more adventurous among you, there's spearfishing (bring your own gear).

If you're traveling with the family, you will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Children must wear life vests and as the charter doesn't carry children's life vests, please bring your own. Also, remember to bring snacks and drinks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!

You'll be fishing from a 37' Freeman Catamaran that can carry up to 6 passengers. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. You will be traveling anywhere from 25 miles to 100 miles offshore to the fishing grounds. Depending on conditions you will travel at 40-50 kts!

You'll find top-of-the-line Shimano reels on board. Live bait is an option, where you may stop at the bait barge to pick some up.

A First Mate/Deckhand will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

Fishing licenses are required for everyone. It's always wise to bring bottled water, sunscreen and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now's the time to experience fishing in Huntington Beach for yourself, with Wahooson Charters!

Pat Wade
Captain
Pat Wade
36 years of experience
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10 Hour Trip – Cod Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Jun 30
Rockfish
US $3,750
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+2
US $4,950
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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

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Showing 1 – 5 of 9 reviews
Tim Meyer
Tim Meyer
Member since 2024
5.0
Half day on Wahooson
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on August 24, 2023

Booked a half day on the Wahooson with Pat Wade as captain. Was told to show up a little early as the fish were far and we needed to make a long run to the good water. We loaded up on premium sardine and headed offshore 45 miles in search of Dorado, they were in serious numbers at the time. We stopped on a kelp paddy around 6:30am and landed a couple fish after losing a few. We moved to look for another paddy and that’s when we found the “magic one”. It was absolutely LOADED! We all had fun for a few hours hooking and landing very nice quality dorado. Every fish that hit the deck was spiked, bled, and wired “Ike Jime”. We were done by 11am and headed back the barn early. Best half day of my life! Can’t say enough about my experience on the Wahooson with Pat. He truly cares about having a good time and especially fish quality. The fish I took home was some of the best quality fish of my life. I’d recommend this charter to anyone looking to fish in style with speed and comfort. If anyone has ever heard about Freeman boats, they are everything they are hyped up to be and more.

Reported catch:
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Pat Wade
Response from Captain

Thanks Tim! That was some epic Dorado fishing which is always a good adrenaline rush! Hope to get you out again this year!

Gus Buenrostro
Gus Buenrostro
Member since 2024
5.0
Best full day trip with Captain Pat!!!
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on September 4, 2023

This is by far the best BFT trip I have ever been on! Captain Pat knows all the ins and outs of fishing these monster bluefin. He had the top of line tackle so when I was pulling in this 100#+ giant I had all the confidence that my tackle would not fail. Not only is Captain Pat funny, polite and very knowledgeable about fishing, his boat is built for slaying these big boys. It’s fast and comfortable with plenty of space to walk around and fish. I will be booking again in the very near future!

Reported catch:
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowfin Tuna
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Pat Wade
Response from Captain

Congrats again on your big fish Gus! I really enjoyed having you on the boat and look forward to next time!

Peter Vocelka
Peter Vocelka
Member since 2024
5.0
Full day bluefin trip
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on October 13, 2023

Booked a trip with captain Pat on the wahooson last October to take some of the company guys out. Could not have went any better, beautiful boat, knowledgeable captain with all of the assistance we needed. Even with spotty fishing reports Pat was able to get everyone on the boat a solid fish. Crew went home happy with a cooler of fresh fish. Highly recommend fishin this boat!!

Reported catch:
Bluefin Tuna
Pat Wade
Response from Captain

Thanks Pete! That was a killer day of fishing with you and your company! Glad we were able to get some bites on the live bait! Funnest way to catch ‘em in my opinion!

Joey Manassero
Joey Manassero
Member since 2024
5.0
Full day charter with Capt. Pat
12 Hour Trip – Offshore on September 30, 2023

Great experience with Capt. Pat on our full day trip targeting bluefin. Pat was able to locate many schools of tuna and set us up for success on the Wahooson. This boat is incredible and can get you from spot to spot very quickly. Also, the Wahooson is super spacious so you’ll feel especially comfortable on this boat. I can’t wait for our next trip! Tight lines!

Reported catch:
Bluefin Tuna
Pat Wade
Response from Captain

Thanks Joey! You and your buddies were a blast to fish with and that was one heck of a final battle with the big bluefin! All the way into the dark but we got it! Look forward to the next trip!

Thomas Oram
Thomas Oram
Member since 2024
5.0
One day trip on Wahooson To Santa Barbra Island
10 Hour Trip – Cod Fishing on May 14, 2023

Had an amazing one day trip to Santa Barbra Island. The Freeman being the star of the show! What a bad ass boat! Incredible to get to SBI that fast in so much comfort. Captain Pat and Alec are both on point in every aspect. We wanted some quick seabass and thats exactly what we got! We were hooked up 3 hours after boarding and back home after lunch.

Reported catch:
White Seabass
Pat Wade
Response from Captain

Thanks Tom! That was a lot of fun catching those seabass so close to the island! Great job by you and your buddies as White Seabass are known as "The White Ghost"!

FAQs about Wahooson Charters

Wahooson Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $3,750 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Cod Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $4,950 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Wahooson Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet We have a portable toilet that is used inside the console for privacy.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Spearfishing equipment
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Wahooson Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is included as part of your charter. We'll stop at the bait barge once we get outside the harbor and have plenty of live bait for the entire day. The boat has 3 different 70 gallon live wells where we can keep our bait fresh and healthy!)
  • Lures
  • First mate (We have one of 2 first mates that fish with us, Tom and Tim. Both are very experienced fishermen who have been fishing their entire lives. They're customer focused to make sure you have an excellent experience while fishing with us!)
Wahooson Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (This all depends on where the fish are. It could be as close as 20 miles or as far as 100 miles. Regardless we don't add any fuel surcharges. We want to catch fish just as bad as you so we're going to where we have the best chance to catch fish!)
Wahooson Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Wahooson Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Calico Bass
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut (California)
  • Seabass (White)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Pat Wade
Pat Wade
Huntington Beach, California, United States
6 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
9 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since February 2024
I've been fishing since I was 4 years old and lived on an island in Puget Sound (near Seattle, WA). Throughout my life, I've fished around the world, primarily for big game (Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, and Tuna). Although I love catching big fish, being out on the water is my passion.
Pat Wade
Pat Wade
Fully verified
6
reports
9
reviews
2024
member since
~1h
response
I've been fishing since I was 4 years old and lived on an island in Puget Sound (near Seattle, WA). Throughout my life, I've fished around the world, primarily for big game (Marlin, Sailfish, Swordfish, and Tuna). Although I love catching big fish, being out on the water is my passion.

The fish you can target

Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Calico Bass
Calico Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
California Halibut
California Halibut
White Seabass
White Seabass
Swordfish
Swordfish
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Calico Bass
Calico Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
California Halibut
California Halibut
White Seabass
White Seabass

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers on a boat proudly displaying a large Bluefin Tuna, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Bluefin Tuna
    The fishing over the last couple weeks has been as good as it gets! The fish are only getting bigger each week and on our most recent trip we had 2 fish at 170 lbs and 2 fish at 130 lbs. That’s a lot of sushi! Fishing typically is very good well into October so hurry up and book as our availability is getting slim before the end of the season!
  • A large Yellowfin Tuna displayed on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    We found some yellowfin tuna and amongst them was a large Mako shark! What an incredible day amongst mother nature and the pacific ocean! Unfortunately the mako did get a hold of one of the tuna but we were able to salvage most of it for olthe client.
  • A family proudly displaying a large Bluefin Tuna on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Bluefin Tuna
    Brian wanted his boys to catch a big fish and we delivered! After not doing too hot on a coulke trios in Hawaii he wanted to give his boys another ahot before school started. We were able to put them on this 130 lb Bluefin. What a great wrap up for their summer before school starts!
  • Three anglers proudly displaying a large Bluefin Tuna on a sport fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Bluefin Tuna
    Brian D.
    Brian D.
    We had a great time with Pat and Coleman. Great at what they do, found the fish and had top notch equipment. Will absolutely book with him again.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Tuna on the deck of a sportfishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Bluefin Tuna
    Had a great day with a corporate client taking customers out fishing. Had whales and tuna eating the same schools of anchovies. We landed 3 giant bluefin. Needless to say the entire group had a blast!
  • Two large Yellowfin Tuna are stored on the deck of a sportfishing boat, while an angler prepares to clean the catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Had a great day today! Left the dock at 9:30 and before we even got to our prosoective location we found huge schools of tuna! Caught 5 tuna on the popper (30 lb fish) and then sent out the kite and caught a couple jumbos! (160 lb and 180 lb). Exceptional day today!!
  • A sleek Freeman boat docked at the marina, showcasing its dual Yamaha engines and spacious seating area, ideal for offshore fishing adventures.
    Time to get ready for a busy season! Doing some lroactive maintenance (bottom paint, oil changes, etc) so we’ll be ready to get to the fishing grounds and back safely!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
37 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Freeman
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
4 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
We have a portable toilet that is used inside the console for privacy.
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Spearfishing equipment
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is included as part of your charter. We'll stop at the bait barge once we get outside the harbor and have plenty of live bait for the entire day. The boat has 3 different 70 gallon live wells where we can keep our bait fresh and healthy!
Lures
First mate
We have one of 2 first mates that fish with us, Tom and Tim. Both are very experienced fishermen who have been fishing their entire lives. They're customer focused to make sure you have an excellent experience while fishing with us!

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Huntington Beach to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Children must have their own life preservers.
You keep catch
We also have processing available for add'l $$
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
 PayPal
 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Huntington Beach right now

Barracuda (Pacific)Barracuda (Pacific)
Calico BassCalico Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Seabass (White)Seabass (White)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
Yellowtail AmberjackYellowtail Amberjack

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