Los Angeles has a fish with your name on it, so let Strategic Fishing help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Steve knows them forwards and back.

Top targets include Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Scorpionfish, Halibut, California Sheephead, Pacific Barracuda, Bonito, Ray, Crab, and more with any luck. During the trip you might be fly lining bait, casting lures, jigging, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Capt. Steve is happy to have kids aboard, so get ‘em offline and onto the water! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks for a boost of energy when needed!

You’ll be casting lines from a 20’ Angler 204FX Center console that holds up to 3 passengers. It has everything you need for a productive day on the water. Capt. Steve has rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait may be included, depending on your trip type.

Before coming aboard, it will be necessary to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect.

It’s never a bad idea to bring bottled water, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses.

Strategic Fishing will make it easy for you to go fishing in Los Angeles. So, how about booking that trip?



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Morning - 2 Hour Inshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $400
    The Los Angeles and Long Beach harbor and the areas surrounding the harbor provide over 50 miles of premium inshore fishing. These areas hold a wide range of species you can target. Some of the more common fish species are Calico Bass, Barred Sand Bass, Spotted Bay Bass, California Halibut, Bonita, Barracuda, along with a variety of other game species. These inshore areas provide great fishing grounds for both first time anglers and expert anglers alike.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Ray
    Ray
    Crab
    Crab
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    Late Morning - 2 Hour Inshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $400
    The Los Angeles and Long Beach harbor and the areas surrounding the harbor provide over 50 miles of premium inshore fishing. These areas hold a wide range of species you can target. Some of the more common fish species are Calico Bass, Barred Sand Bass, Spotted Bay Bass, California Halibut, Bonita, Barracuda, along with a variety of other game species. These inshore areas provide great fishing grounds for both first time anglers and expert anglers alike.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Ray
    Ray
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    Noon - 2 Hour Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Feb 1 (Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $400
    The Los Angeles and Long Beach harbor and the areas surrounding the harbor provide over 50 miles of premium inshore fishing. These areas hold a wide range of species you can target. Some of the more common fish species are Calico Bass, Barred Sand Bass, Spotted Bay Bass, California Halibut, Bonita, Barracuda, along with a variety of other game species. These inshore areas provide great fishing grounds for both first time anglers and expert anglers alike.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Ray
    Ray
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    Morning - 4 Hour Inshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $600
    The Los Angeles and Long Beach harbor and the areas surrounding the harbor provide over 50 miles of premium inshore fishing. These areas hold a wide range of species you can target. Some of the more common fish species are Calico Bass, Barred Sand Bass, Spotted Bay Bass, California Halibut, Bonita, Barracuda, along with a variety of other game species. These inshore areas provide great fishing grounds for both first time anglers and expert anglers alike.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Ray
    Ray
    Crab
    Crab
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    Noon - 4 Hour Inshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Feb 1 (Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $600
    The Los Angeles and Long Beach harbor and the areas surrounding the harbor provide over 50 miles of premium inshore fishing. These areas hold a wide range of species you can target. Some of the more common fish species are Calico Bass, Barred Sand Bass, Spotted Bay Bass, California Halibut, Bonita, Barracuda, along with a variety of other game species. These inshore areas provide great fishing grounds for both first time anglers and expert anglers alike.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Ray
    Ray
    Crab
    Crab
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
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Steve is FANTASTIC!! Knowledgeable, patient and overall awesome!
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FAQs about Strategic Fishing

Strategic Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Morning - 2 Hour Inshore Trip (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Late Morning - 2 Hour Inshore Trip (2 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Noon - 2 Hour Inshore (2 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Morning - 4 Hour Inshore Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - Noon - 4 Hour Inshore Trip (4 hours)

When you book a trip with Strategic Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed toilet located in the console
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well

Trips booked with Strategic Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live Bait and/or Fresh Bait always available)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish cleaning services are included with your trip. Just make sure to bring a cooler.)
  • Drinks (Waters)

Strategic Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (We can travel up to 20 miles for our inshore trips.)
  • Reef Fishing (Local reefs)
  • Wreck Fishing (Local wrecks)

Strategic Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with Strategic Fishing include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Bonito
  • Calico Bass
  • California Sheephead
  • Crab
  • Halibut
  • Ray
  • Sand Bass
  • Scorpionfish

Your captain

Steve Oropeza
Los Angeles, California, United States
7 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
1 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2024
Capt. Steve is a SoCal native with a lifetime of fishing experience both inshore and offshore. Growing up in Los Angeles has given Steve the opportunity to fish for everything from Calico Bass in the Harbor to Tuna on the banks. The passion and love he has for fishing is evident from the moment you step on board. When he is not guiding clients, he is either fishing with family and friends, or talking fishing as a marketing manager for one of the largest tackle manufacturers in Southern California! Steve prides himself on his customer service and looks forward to the opportunity of showing you just that!
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Captain

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
20 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Angler 204FX
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
We can travel up to 20 miles for our inshore trips.
Reef Fishing
Local reefs
Wreck Fishing
Local wrecks

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Enclosed toilet located in the console
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live Bait and/or Fresh Bait always available
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All fish cleaning services are included with your trip. Just make sure to bring a cooler.
Drinks
Waters

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Though we encourage bringing little ones aboard for our fishing trips, we recommend children be 4 years or older for fishing. Children who are younger are welcomed aboard but may not be able to participate in fishing.
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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

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