Hola Cappy Charters 

5.0
(22 reviews)
 Harbor Drive 315, Oceanside, CA 92054, United States–

Hola Cappy Charters 

Oceanside, CA, United States
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32 ft
5
5.0
(22 reviews)

Come enjoy the spectacular sceneries and epic fishing that Southern California has to offer with Hola Cappy owned and operated by Captain Danny Higley. 100 Ton MMC.

Hola Cappy Charters takes pride in providing a great experience on the water for everyone and puts in above and beyond effort to get you on the fish. As the top operation for targeting pelagic gamefish in Oceanside, we look forward to welcoming you aboard for a trip of a lifetime!

With 18 Years of fishing experience and 6 of them working for top of the line operations out of San Diego, Captain Danny is ready to make your trip count with knowledge, experience and confidence. Having competed in the Saltwater Bass Series since 2019, he has accumulated 4 Wins and 10 top 3 finishes to go along with 3 big fish honors. Not to mention years of experience working for the San Diego under the wings of Captains Ryan Bostian and Matt Bralla. The Intrepid is where it started with Captains Bill Cavanaugh and Sam Moore. From Palos Verdes to Cabo San Lucas, Danny has spent a lot of days on the Pacific Ocean and many of them being successful with a healthy catch of fish!

Our Vessel is a Yellowfin 32 Offshore rigged to the T with twin Mercury Verado 400 V10 Outboard motors that will get you to and from the zone efficiently and safely. 16" inch Garmin electronics and JLA sound system to jam out all day long. Rhodan Trolling motor has an elite gps anchoring system to keep us on the spot.
Ice, Water, Tackle, Fish cleaning, and StarLink is included on all trips

Please bring your favorite sun block as well as clothing for warm and cold conditions. If you feel like you may get sea sick, take seasick medication the night before or hours before the trip. Bring your favorite food and drink, no glass bottles please, and alcohol is allowed but not included.

Come join us today by booking the trip that fits you best! Let's have a fun and enjoyable day on the water and make memories that will last a lifetime

Come enjoy the spectacular sceneries and epic fishing that Southern California has to offer with Hola Cappy owned and operated by Captain Danny Higley. 100 Ton MMC.

Hola Cappy Charters takes pride in providing a great experience on the water for everyone and puts in above and beyond effort to get you on the fish. As the top operation for targeting pelagic gamefish in Oceanside, we look forward to welcoming you aboard for a trip of a lifetime!

With 18 Years of fishing experience and 6 of them working for top of the line operations out of San Diego, Captain Danny is ready to make your trip count with knowledge, experience and confidence. Having competed in the Saltwater Bass Series since 2019, he has accumulated 4 Wins and 10 top 3 finishes to go along with 3 big fish honors. Not to mention years of experience working for the San Diego under the wings of Captains Ryan Bostian and Matt Bralla. The Intrepid is where it started with Captains Bill Cavanaugh and Sam Moore. From Palos Verdes to Cabo San Lucas, Danny has spent a lot of days on the Pacific Ocean and many of them being successful with a healthy catch of fish!

Our Vessel is a Yellowfin 32 Offshore rigged to the T with twin Mercury Verado 400 V10 Outboard motors that will get you to and from the zone efficiently and safely. 16" inch Garmin electronics and JLA sound system to jam out all day long. Rhodan Trolling motor has an elite gps anchoring system to keep us on the spot.
Ice, Water, Tackle, Fish cleaning, and StarLink is included on all trips

Please bring your favorite sun block as well as clothing for warm and cold conditions. If you feel like you may get sea sick, take seasick medication the night before or hours before the trip. Bring your favorite food and drink, no glass bottles please, and alcohol is allowed but not included.

Come join us today by booking the trip that fits you best! Let's have a fun and enjoyable day on the water and make memories that will last a lifetime

Daniel Higley
Captain
Daniel Higley
7 years of experience
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4 Hour Inshore AM
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed, Thu)
Yellowtail Amberjack
Seabass (White)
California Sheephead
Rockfish
+3
US $1,600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
6 hour inshore yellowtail special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Yellowtail Amberjack
Seabass (White)
California Sheephead
Rockfish
+2
US $2,400
Entire boat: up to 5 people
10 Hour Catalina Island excursion
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
+5
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 5 people
3/4 Day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
US $3,000
Entire boat: up to 5 people
Swordfish hunt
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Swordfish
US $3,200
Entire boat: up to 5 people
San Clemente Island full day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
(Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun)
Yellowtail Amberjack
Calico Bass
US $3,600
Entire boat: up to 5 people
12 Hour Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
US $4,000
Entire boat: up to 5 people
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5.0
22 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Evan Hammond
Evan Hammond
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Dan is the man!
6 hour inshore yellowtail special on August 1, 2026 • 3 adults

Dan & Zane made for a day we won't forget. Booked a trip with Hola Cappy, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. These guys know their stuff. The boat (32' Yellowfin) is awesome, and all the gear was top-notch. Took my mom, who felt safe the whole time. Best of all, they put us on the fish (which can never be promised). Can't recommend these guys enough. If you're looking for a memorable day on the water, this is the one.

Brandon Scurlock
Brandon Scurlock
us
Wyoming, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great day of multi-species inshore fishing
6 hour inshore yellowtail special on May 15, 2026 • 3 adults

Had an awesome day with Captain Danny and Captain-in-training Hudson while fishing with a few family members out of Oceanside. Caught a nice yellowtail first thing, then caught a variety of species on our way back to the docks, including 4 new species for me! Danny knows his equipment, the waters, and is enthusiastic and fun to fish with. Would definitely recommend!

Daniel Higley
Response from Captain

Thank You Brandon! We thoroughly enjoyed the day on the water with you and your family! Thank You for fishing with us! We look forward to having you out with us in the future! -Capt. Danny Higley

Tyler Thompson
Tyler Thompson
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
captin dan works his ass off
6 hour inshore yellowtail special on July 30, 2026 • 3 adults

amazing experience!, had a great day , didnt catch the exact species we were after but thats fishing , captin dan did everything in his power to put us on fish ! couldnt ask for much more will definitely be back

Daniel Higley
Response from Captain

Thabk you Tyler for choosing to spend your day with us and bring your family as well! We had a blast and look forward to getting you giys out again to put yellowtail in the boat! Thanks again!

Stuart Egerton
Stuart Egerton
us
Texas, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Amazing Trip
4 Hour PM fishing trip on January 2, 2026 • 4 adults

We did the afternoon fishing trip with Captain Danny and Ethan and had the best time. Captain Danny checked in the day prior and his communications were always prompt and friendly. He got us on the fish and the crew handled everything for us. Next time we are in Oceanside, we will be booking with him again.

Reported catch:
Sand Bass
Daniel Higley
Response from Captain

Thabk you for this awesome review! We really enjoyed having you guys out fishing with us yesterday! An overall great day on the water filled with fish, laughs, and fun! Thank you for fishing with us and we are excited for our next trip with you! Good luck to the boys in their tournament this weekend! -Captain Danny

Joseph Barry
Joseph Barry
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2021
8 trips
5.0
Verified
Incredible experience- start to finish!
4 Hour Inshore AM on March 23, 2026 • 4 adults

Danny was awesome - phenomenal charter captain, got us on fish quickly, and then went above and beyond to get hooked up on a yellowtail and seabass! Amazing experience - we will 100% come back for more!

Reported catch:
White Seabass
Calico Bass

FAQs about Hola Cappy Charters

Hola Cappy Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,600 per group - 4 Hour Inshore AM (4 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 4 Hour Inshore AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 6 hour inshore yellowtail special (6 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 6 hour inshore yellowtail special - 12:00 PM (6 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 10 Hour Catalina Island excursion (10 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - 3/4 Day (9 hours)
  • US $3,200 per group - Swordfish hunt (12 hours)
  • US $3,600 per group - San Clemente Island full day (12 hours)
  • US $4,000 per group - 12 Hour Offshore (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Hola Cappy Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS Two Garmin 16' Multifunction Display Screens
  • Fishfinder 3k Transducer to fish any and all depths
  • Live bait well Two large bait tanks with sea chest pump
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers Marlin fishing August-October
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Hola Cappy Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live Bait is included in the trip price.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included for fish up to 60 LB)
  • Drinks (Ice and waters)
  • First mate (Will have an extra hand aboard for longer trips)
Hola Cappy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Calico Bass, Sandbass, Sheepshead)
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Tuna,Yellowtail,Dorado,Swordfish)
  • Reef fishing (Calico Bass, Sandbass, Sheepshead)
  • Wreck fishing
Hola Cappy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Hola Cappy Charters include:
  • Calico Bass
  • California Sheephead
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut (California)
  • Lobster
  • Rockfish
  • Seabass (White)
  • Squid
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Daniel Higley
Daniel Higley
Oceanside, California, United States
23 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
22 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2025
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Danny is a young and hungry individual who has many years of experience in his short time on earth. Having been born and raised in Oceanside, he is very familiar with the waters and fishery in Southern California. He has worked for Ryan Bostian and Matt Bralla from the San Diego and Bill Cavanaugh and Sam Moore on the Intrepid. Working and learning on the best big sport fishing operations in San Diego, he is more than ready and eager to share his experience with others on the water. It doesn't matter if you are a rookie or a vet in the realm of fishing, our goal is to make the best of what is thrown at us on the water and always have a smile on our faces. Come experience what it is like to fish with a purpose and enjoy the day on our spectacular Pacific Ocean.
Daniel Higley
Daniel Higley
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reports
22
reviews
2025
member since
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response
Captain Danny is a young and hungry individual who has many years of experience in his short time on earth. Having been born and raised in Oceanside, he is very familiar with the waters and fishery in Southern California. He has worked for Ryan Bostian and Matt Bralla from the San Diego and Bill Cavanaugh and Sam Moore on the Intrepid. Working and learning on the best big sport fishing operations in San Diego, he is more than ready and eager to share his experience with others on the water. It doesn't matter if you are a rookie or a vet in the realm of fishing, our goal is to make the best of what is thrown at us on the water and always have a smile on our faces. Come experience what it is like to fish with a purpose and enjoy the day on our spectacular Pacific Ocean.

The fish you can target

Calico Bass
Calico Bass
California Sheephead
California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
California Halibut
California Halibut
Lobster
Lobster
Rockfish
Rockfish
White Seabass
White Seabass
Squid
Squid
Swordfish
Swordfish
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Calico Bass
Calico Bass
California Sheephead
California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
California Halibut
California Halibut
Lobster
Lobster

Real catches by this captain

  • Three anglers proudly displaying their impressive Yellowfin Tuna catch aboard a fishing charter.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Evan H.
    Evan H.
    Dan & Zane made for a day we won't forget. Booked a trip with Hola Cappy, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. These guys know their stuff. The boat (32' Yellowfin) is awesome, and all the gear was top-notch. Took my mom, who felt safe the whole time. Best of all, they put us on the fish (which can never be promised). Can't recommend these guys enough. If you're looking for a memorable day on the water, this is the one.
  • A group of young anglers proudly displaying a large Yellowtail while out on a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Mateen N.
    Mateen N.
  • A young angler and an adult proudly display a large Yellowtail while fishing on a boat, showcasing a memorable family fishing experience.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    With the local fishing giving us great opportunities, we had a last minute booking and set out for yellowtail. As soon as we left the harbor, mother nature greeted us with her breath! 12-15 knots against our favor but that limited the number of boats fishing. The weather layed down at 8 am and we found a kelp that gave us 1 bite and 1 fish! This yellowtail weighed in at 26 lb!
  • Three anglers proudly displaying a large Yellowtail on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Our 4 hour guys wanted to test their luck and target Yellows. Luckily for us we got a call from our lifelong friends who were getting bites on a kelp 20 minutes from the dock! We hooked 6 and landed 2 for our day! Great day on the water with great people!
  • A family group proudly displaying their catch of Yellowtail at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Went out on our 6 Hour offshore with beautiful weather and great company! Due to the fantastic weather, the crowd was in full force and made us fish for fish and drive away from the other boats. This worked in our favor as we landed 9 Yellowtail averaging 20-25 lb and lost about the same number.
  • A group of anglers proudly displaying a large Yellowtail caught during a fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Nothing to complain about here! Our groups have been getting steady shots at landing a fish of a lifetime! 20-30 lb yellowtail are around in numbers and we have been getting good shots at them! Come check it out!
  • An angler proudly displaying a large Yellowtail on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    4 Hour inshore for bass and rockfish, we can’t avoid these yellowtail!!! 22 lb beauty on anchor with great company!
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying their large Yellowtail catches while on a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Another day and some more yellowtail opportunities for us! We landed two beautiful yellowtail for our 6 hour excursion!
  • A distant view of the ocean with unclear subjects, possibly indicating fishing activity in the area.
    With the beautiful weather and warm water coming in, the fish are right with it! We ran into Yellowtail 10-30 lbs on kelps and landed 2 of the 10 we hooked. We got punked!!! Great day on the water and we look forward to what’s to come.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large fish on a boat during a fishing trip, showcasing the excitement of their catch.
    Fish 1
    Coho Salmon
    Our 6 hour PM local trip targeting White Seabass came out on top landing 2 beautiful Seabass! Great evening on the water and even better table fare on the post side.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Yellowfin
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
2 x 400HP
Max cruising speed
1 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Air conditioning
GPS
Two Garmin 16' Multifunction Display Screens
Fishfinder
3k Transducer to fish any and all depths
Live bait well
Two large bait tanks with sea chest pump
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Marlin fishing August-October
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live Bait is included in the trip price.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included for fish up to 60 LB
Drinks
Ice and waters
First mate
Will have an extra hand aboard for longer trips

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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
8 years and up
No smoking
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 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
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Oceanside right now

California SheepheadCalifornia Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
RockfishRockfish
Seabass (White)Seabass (White)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
Yellowtail AmberjackYellowtail Amberjack

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