Southern California Adventure

Hoping 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.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Inshore Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 9:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $375
    A beautiful trolling trip the whole family will enjoy.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Striped)
    Striped Bass
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    3 hour Nearshore Trolling
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $525
    Perfect for a family. Mom and sis can enjoy the sunny vibe and amenities of our 42 ft express yacht while the boys watch for the big one to strike (or vice versa!). This trip is a relaxing combination of fishing with spectacular vistas. Back to the dock by 12pm.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    California Corbina
    California Corbina
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $975
    Trolling, flylining, paddy hopping or bottom drifting the Catalina channel, reefs, breakwalls, and Palos Verdes area for the gamefish in season. You can bring your own food, drinks etc. All gear and tackle included.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    California Corbina
    California Corbina
    Cod
    Cod
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Flounder
    Flounder
    Perch (Yellow)
    Yellow Perch
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Sculpin
    Sculpin
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    12 Hr Catalina Island Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $1,950
    Catalina Island. We provide the full setups for a fun day with lots of miscellaneous fish and targeting whopper Yellowtail or Tuna. Or we can go paddy hopping, flylining or bottom drifting (You're in charge). Fuel is included. You can stop for lunch in Avalon or drop off the girls to shop a while while the boys continue to fish. Back to our dock in Long Beach by 7pm.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Cod
    Cod
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    36 Hr Catalina Island Trip w/meals
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    Price for up to 3 persons
    US $1,950
    Catalina Island and surrounding waters. We provide the all inclusive full package for 2 full days and 1 night. Catch lots of miscellaneous fish and targeting whopper Yellowtail or Tuna. Or we can go paddy hopping, flylining or bottom drifting. Fuel is included. Includes an overnight in Avalon harbor with a full ribeye steak dinner, champagne and desserts (All meals and snacks are included for the entire trip). This is 2 full days of fishing. Back to our dock in Long Beach by 8pm the second day.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Cod
    Cod
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
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Customer reviews

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Experience
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Christopher M.
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Overall

Great Trip!!!

VERIFIED   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...
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Irene V.
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Amazing experience

VERIFIED   5 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip on August 10, 2024
We had an amazing time fishing with captain Ryan. Captain Ryan was awesome, he took us to a spot where we were sure to catch...
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William U.
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Fishing with capt Ryan was a reel good time!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Inshore Trolling on May 4, 2024
Went on a two hour trolling trip for Calico bass. We caught two right out of the gate, within the first hour! Captain Ryan...
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Susan S.
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An amazing trip!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip on August 3, 2024
I highly recommend this fishing trip for deep sea angling! The captain is the nicest man to be on a boat with, knows all about...
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Ryan F.
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Highly recommend

VERIFIED   5 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip on September 22, 2024
Captain Ryan was great. The location is great and very easy to find. Captain is patient and great with children. He kept us...
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FAQs about Southern California Adventure

Southern California Adventure offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group - 2 Hour Inshore Trolling (2 hours)
  • US $525 per group - 3 hour Nearshore Trolling (3 hours)
  • US $975 per group - 5 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip (5 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)

When you book a trip with Southern California Adventure, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • 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

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 )

Southern California Adventure offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

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

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

Your captain

Ryan Brown
Long Beach, California, United States
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20 Customer reviews
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Member since April 2024
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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!

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
Calico Bass Calico Bass
California Sheephead California Sheephead
Cod Cod

What the boat is like

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Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1990
Restored in
2022
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 500HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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 amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip 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.

What the listing policies are

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 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
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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