Southern California Adventure
+22Hoping to catch some fish in Los Angeles and Long Beach? Look no further than Southern California Adventure! Your guide for the day is Captain Ryan, which means you’ll tap into years of sportfishing experience.
Species like Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, California Yellowtail, Mako Shark, Calico Bass, Pacific Barracuda, Halibut, Rockfish, California Sheephead, and more can be found in these waters, depending on the time of year. On these trips, you can expect to troll, chase boils and foamers, bottom fish, cast lures and paddy hop using light or heavy tackle.
Your vessel for the day is a 42 foot twin engine express yacht cruiser for up to 4 guests. It comes with all the essentials. There’s a toilet, full kitchen and comfy beds on board so you to nap on the way to the grounds. Our yacht has all the tackle and gear needed to fish multiple methods
A few items to bring include sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and bottled water. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, so long as you avoid hard liquor. Feel free to bring your own food and drinks aboard.
Captain Ryan treats all guests as family, and can provide a fun no stress adventure for kids and families, all the way up to a hard core trip for experts.
We provide frozen squid bait for all trips. For 12 hour trips, live sardine bait is included. For trips shorter than 12 hours, you have the option to pay for live bait at the bait barge on the way out.
We handle everything to make it easy to have a Southern California Adventure fishing trip.
This is a comfortable express yacht private charter with all the amenities.
Captain
Ryan Brown
Highlights
Plan your trip
In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (34)
+31Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
91%
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Great Trip!!!
3 hour Nearshore Trolling on July 15, 2024
We did the 3 hour charter in July with Captain Ryan and it was a great trip. Captain Ryan was a great host and was able to put us in the best position to have a great trip. We had 2 kids with us as well and the trip is definitely kid friendly with the way that Captain Ryan runs it. While guaranteeing catching fish is not something that can be done, but Captain Ryan set us up perfectly and we ended up with 4 catches total. I would definitely recommend Captain Ryan’s tour for any group and we will be returning ourselves. Thank you again to Captain Ryan and overall it was a fantastic experience.
We did the 3 hour charter in July with Captain Ryan and it was a great trip. Captain Ryan was a great host and was able to put us in the best position to have a great trip. We had 2 kids with us as well and the trip is definitely kid friendly with the way that Captain Ryan runs it. While guaranteeing catching fish is not something that can be done, but Captain Ryan set us up perfectly and we ended up with 4 catches total. I would definitely recommend Captain Ryan’s tour for any group and we...
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Great time with my son
4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip on July 5, 2025
Captain Ryan was great, from the second we stepped on his boat to the second we left, he had us grinning from ear to ear. He's truly someone that loves what he does and I would highly recommend. We will be coming back to him in the future. Oh, and we caught a lot of fish.
Captain Ryan was great, from the second we stepped on his boat to the second we left, he had us grinning from ear to ear. He's truly someone that loves what he does and I would highly recommend. We will be coming back to him in the future. Oh, and we caught a lot of fish.
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Thank you Captain Ryan
4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip on July 2, 2025
The fishing trip went very smooth, Captain Ryan is very attentive, catching fish all 4 hours. Weather was very nice. Very easy to book. Captain Ryan answered all questions very quickly. Thank you for this beautiful experience.
The fishing trip went very smooth, Captain Ryan is very attentive, catching fish all 4 hours. Weather was very nice. Very easy to book. Captain Ryan answered all questions very quickly. Thank you for this beautiful experience.
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A Great Morning fishing Trip!
4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip on June 13, 2025
Captain Ryan took us on a fun morning trip. We caught several fish. The captain was very knowledgeable and helpful. My son will forever talk about the shark that got away.
Captain Ryan took us on a fun morning trip. We caught several fish. The captain was very knowledgeable and helpful. My son will forever talk about the shark that got away.
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A nice day on the water
2 Hour Inshore Trolling on April 22, 2025
We booked a quick trip out with Ryan and had a great time. We spent the 2 hours trolling and managed to catch a couple fish and learn a lot about the area. If you are looking for a captain that will be patient and helpful, this is your guy. If I'm ever back in the area again I would not hesitate to book him for another charter.
We booked a quick trip out with Ryan and had a great time. We spent the 2 hours trolling and managed to catch a couple fish and learn a lot about the area. If you are looking for a captain that will be patient and helpful, this is your guy. If I'm ever back in the area again I would not hesitate to book him for another charter.
FAQs about Southern California Adventure
What are the trip rates for Southern California Adventure?
Southern California Adventure offers the following trips to customers:
- US $549 per group - 3 hour Nearshore Trolling (3 hours)
- US $699 per group - 4 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip (4 hours)
- US $1,950 per group - 12 Hr Catalina Island Trip (12 hours)
- US $1,950 per day per group - 36 Hr Catalina Island Trip w/meals (2 days)
- US $2,200 per day per group - 62 Hr San Clemente Island Trip (3 days)
Which amenities are available onboard with Southern California Adventure?
When you book a trip with Southern California Adventure, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Our toilet is a porcelain toilet inside a real bathroom.
- Air Conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia System
- Tuna Tubes Our bait tank doubles as a tuna tube
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Southern California Adventure?
Trips booked with Southern California Adventure include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Live sardines provided for trips over 3.5 hours)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning only, filleting not offered.)
- Snacks (Chips, cookies, fruit etc. Complimentary )
- Drinks (Bottled water and coffee. BYOB)
- First Mate (Ryan (The captain) is your first mate. The express design of the yacht keeps the captain present and outside with the fishermen the whole time. While trolling, the fishermen will be required occasionally to reel in and check the lures integrity.)
- Lunch (Toast Breakfast. Complimentary )
What types of fishing does Southern California Adventure offer?
Southern California Adventure offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (12 hour trips usually go to Catalina Island about 25 miles offshore. 5 hour trips usually go about 10 miles offshore to some of our hotspots.)
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Southern California Adventure offer?
Southern California Adventure offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly Fishing (Bring your own flyfishing equipment)
- Drift Fishing
- Flounder Gigging
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Southern California Adventure?
Top targeted fish species with Southern California Adventure include:
- Barracuda (Pacific)
- Calico Bass
- California Sheephead
- Cod
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Halibut
- Rockfish
- Sculpin
- Shark (Mako)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Meet your captain
Long Beach, California, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Passionate fisherman. I love fishing. Join me for an adventure on the water! I also love teaching new people the best techniques and how to read the water and conditions. I treat everyone like family when aboard the yacht!
Fish you can target
Your boat
Where you can fish
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
12 hour trips usually go to Catalina Island about 25 miles offshore. 5 hour trips usually go about 10 miles offshore to some of our hotspots.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
How you can fish
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Bring your own flyfishing equipment
Drift Fishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing
What's on board
Toilet
Our toilet is a porcelain toilet inside a real bathroom.
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia System
Tuna Tubes
Our bait tank doubles as a tuna tube
Ice Box
Radar
Included in the price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live sardines provided for trips over 3.5 hours
Catch cleaning & filleting
Cleaning only, filleting not offered.
Snacks
Chips, cookies, fruit etc. Complimentary
Drinks
Bottled water and coffee. BYOB
First Mate
Ryan (The captain) is your first mate. The express design of the yacht keeps the captain present and outside with the fishermen the whole time. While trolling, the fishermen will be required occasionally to reel in and check the lures integrity.
Lunch
Toast Breakfast. Complimentary
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.
Listing policies
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Children are welcome
No Smoking
No smoking. Vape is ok outside.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How to 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Long Beach right now
Barracuda (Pacific)
Calico Bass
California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut
Rockfish
Shark (Mako)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Yellowtail Amberjack