Big Bass Dreams
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Big Bass Dreams

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Map of Long Beach, CA, United States
95 1st Street
Long Beach, CA, United States
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Looking for a unique and personalized fishing experience on the California coast?  Having logged many hours on the water over the course of 3 decades, Captain Oliver and Captain Riley can show you a unique perspective on a special fishery.

Depending on the season and type of fishing, you might hook into Pacific Barracuda, Bonito, Calico Bass, Spotted Bay Bass, California Sheephead, Mahi Mahi, Halibut, Lingcod, Rockfish, Sand Bass, Bluefin Tuna, White Seabass, Yellowtail, & Yellowfin Tuna.

Each trip will be customized to your preference. We offer different packages for you to choose from. Looking to introduce someone new to fishing or pursue the biggest fish of your life. Packages are listed, feel free to reach out to us and we can help you choose the best option for you!
All saltwater trips can accommodate up to 4 Anglers.

Families will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own.

You’ll step aboard a 26’ Pathfinder 2600 HPS center console powered by an efficient and reliable Yamaha 300 outboard. Rigged with all the latest electronics including side scan, down scan, radar, spot lock and live scope to maximize our opportunities.

All fishing tackle is included and provided for use, even the most expensive lures we specialize in.

A deck boss will be on board to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 10–20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.

You will need a California fishing license for Saltwater for everyone in your group. They are available online, or local sporting good stores/tackle shops . Some species may be off limits or require a special tag such as lobster, so make sure you know what to expect.

It’s recommended to bring a hat, polarized sunglasses, your favorite drinks to stay hydrated, lunch and sunblock. Alcohol is not allowed.

  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Harbor/Breakwall (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    Limited on time? Leave out of Long Beach or Newport and fish the Harbor or Breakwall on a 4 hour trip! These sessions include the use of all gear and tackle. Simply bring lunch or snacks and drinks! Great way to avoid sea sickness and fish for Spotted Bay Bass, Sand Bass and Halibut.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Freshwater (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $800
    Only have a short window to spend on the lake? We offer half day, 4 hour long trips targeting Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish & Black Crappie on most Southern California Lakes including Lake Casitas down to north San Diego. We specialize in introducing new anglers of all ages to fishing so bring your kids, friend who has never been fishing, or a loved one and spend a day on the lake with us.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Harbor/Breakwall
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,000
    6 hour trip fishing the harbor and or the break wall in Long Beach or Newport Beach. Bring your snacks, lunch and drinks! Everything else we have ready to go for you! Target Spotted Bay Bass, Sand Bass, Calico Bass and Halibut with artificial lures
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Freshwater
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,200
    Want to fish an iconic California lake? The Mecca of Big Bass Fishing, we offer full day, 8 hour long trips targeting largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish & black crappie on most Southern California Lakes including Lake Casitas down to north San Diego. We specialize in introducing new anglers of all ages to fishing so bring your kids, friend who has never been fishing, or a loved one and spend a day on the lake with us. Up to 2 anglers.
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Crappie
    Crappie
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
    Catfish
    Catfish
    Sunfish
    Sunfish
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Harbor/Breakwall
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,200
    My personal training sessions are a unique approach to fishing. 1 on 1 instructional course with focus on technique, equipment, mechanics and big fish philosophy. Although I can never promise my clients we will catch fish, I do promise that you will take away a ton of information and a shortened learning curve that will in turn save you money and TIME. All prices can accommodate up to 4 anglers. We have an amazing inshore saltwater fishery w/ Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Spotted Bay Bass, Sculpin, Halibut
    Types of fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Light Tackle
    Targeted fish
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Coastal
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,500
    Santa Monica Bay, Palos Verdes, Long Beach, Huntington Beach to Dana Point. Salt water Bass Fishing and trips targeting other seasonal species. Our personal training sessions are a unique approach to fishing. 1 on 1 instructional course with focus on technique, equipment, mechanics and big fish philosophy. Although I can never promise we will catch fish, I do promise that you will take away a ton of information and a shortened learning curve that will in turn save you money and TIME.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Catalina Island
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,700
    Catalina Island. Approx. 30 miles offshore. Price can accommodate up to 4 anglers. Primary Targets include White Seabass, Yellowtail & Calico bass Bottom Fishing Whitefish, Sculpin, Sheephead and shallow water rockfish with mainly artificial presentations that make them sporting and very engaging. This is an enjoyable style of fishing for both novice and advanced anglers alike. They bite hard, fight hard and action is often steady to fast & furious. Great way to secure good eating fish to bring home
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    San Clemente/Santa Barbara Island
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $2,200
    San Clemente Island and /or Santa Barbara Island. Days may vary depending on military scheduling. Please call in advance to check the schedule. Calico Bass Reign Supreme here! White Seabass, and Yellowtail frequent this island as well as Halibut. Bottom fishing: Whitefish, Sculpin, Sheephead and shallower water Rockfish with mainly artificial presentations that has made fishing for these species sporting and very engaging! The Mecca of SoCal Bottomfishing. Price accommodates up to 4 anglers.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Kite Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    Bluefin Tuna Foamer Training
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $3,037
    Bluefin Tuna foamer training where you are taught how to cast and hook these fish yourself! August through the Fall. These are single day runs from 20-80 miles from the harbor. I'm most excited about training sessions with my clients on fishing for Bluefin/Yellowfin Tuna on artificials, especially chasing foamers! It is a very technical and demanding style of tuna fishing, but in our opinion he most exhilarating and rewarding. Also options: Kite,Trolling, Drift *Price accommodates up to 4 Anglers
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Kite Fishing
    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
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Awesome experience!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Coastal on August 31, 2024
Oliver and Josh were fantastic - we had a great day, learned a ton, and had a blast!  Don’t hesitate - book with Oliver...
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FAQs about Big Bass Dreams

Big Bass Dreams offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Harbor/Breakwall (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Freshwater (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Harbor/Breakwall (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Freshwater (8 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Harbor/Breakwall (8 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Inshore/Coastal (8 hours)
  • US $1,700 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Catalina Island (8 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - San Clemente/Santa Barbara Island (8 hours)
  • US $3,037 per group - Bluefin Tuna Foamer Training (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Big Bass Dreams, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Big Bass Dreams include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • First Mate
Big Bass Dreams offers the following types of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Southern California Lakes including Lake Casitas)
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
Big Bass Dreams offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Big Bass Dreams include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Calico Bass
  • California Sheephead
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Rockfish
  • Sand Bass
  • Seabass (White)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Oliver Ngy
Long Beach, California, United States
1 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since April 2024
Capt. Oliver Ngy is your guide to an unforgettable fishing adventure in the waters of Long Beach, California. Explore these waters teeming with Lingcod, Halibut and Sand Bass under Oliver’s expert guidance. For special requests, such as kite fishing, message Capt. Oliver.
Our Team
Riley N.
Captain
Josh M.
First mate

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Lake Fishing
Southern California Lakes including Lake Casitas
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
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
First Mate

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
No Smoking
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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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:

Cash
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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