Pacific Mistress Sportfishing

Pacific Mistress Sportfishing offers guided trips for the big fish out of Dana Point, Southern California. With an experienced crew and a vast array of fishing knowledge, welcome to your best choice for a fun and productive day out. Stay inshore and explore the wealth of species native to California, or head out to the Islands and go hunting some seriously big game fish.

The Pacific Mistress is a 36’ customized sportfisher which comes powered by a reliable 300 HP Caterpillar diesel engine to get you on the fish quickly. The boat is very spacious, and can comfortably fit up to 4 customers, bait and catch. The vessel is fully rigged with state-of-the-art navigational electronics, which includes a Furuno Side Scanning Sonar, radar, CHIRP fishfinder, and a radio. Customers also have full access to the electric stove top, refrigerator, microwave, DVD TV, and bathroom.

The crew’s wide range of species includes California Sheepshead, Mahi Mahi, Halibut, Bluefin, and Yellowfin Tuna, and Yellowtail Amberjack. On a day out with the crew, you will get an opportunity to explore the Santa Catalina Island’s waters, which are home to large sport fish. You will feel the thrill of catching Yellowtail and White Seabass, as well as Rockfish.

All ability levels are catered to, thanks to the help of the crew. With state of the art rods, reels, tackle, and lures provided, and live bait stored in an 200-gallon tank, you’re ahead of the game already. Whether it’s a half-day trip to target Rockfish or a full day out on the waters of San Clemente Island, you’re in for a treat. Just make sure to purchase your fishing licenses prior to the trip, and settle in for a memorable trip on the Pacific.

Explore the beautiful waters off the coast of California and have a fishing adventure you won’t forget!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 1 - Dec 30
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,250
    Great for beginners to seasoned vets! Half day trips are typically lots of action and very fun quick trips. Usually fishing Calico/Sand Bass or Rockcod. Occasionally catch Yellowtail, White Seabass, and Halibut.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,250
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Coastal Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,900
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (13)
Lots of fun and variety
Lots of fun and variety
Lots of fun and variety
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Jerry J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lots of fun and variety

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 10, 2024
We had a great time. We caught lots of fish - Bonita, bass, halibut. The action started almost as soon as a line was cast....
Jerry J. recommends Pacific Mistress Sportfishing
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Nick P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Great experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 6, 2024
This was our first time fishing in California and it was a great experience. Captain and crew were awesome and the boat was...
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Anders L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Anton runs tight ship with friendly service

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 14, 2024
My wife, two sons, and I had a terrific day of fishing with Anton and his deckhand, Carter. We started catching fish right...
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Will T.
Laguna Niguel, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Epic Half day trip

Half Day Trip (AM) on March 18, 2024
Anton and his crew were amazing with my family, we caught tons of fish and was the highlight of our entire vacation! I would...
Will T. recommends Pacific Mistress Sportfishing
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Thomas H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Rough weather = great time!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 6, 2024
Had a great time on the boat.  Got a bunch of fish….lots of fish tacos!
Thomas H. recommends Pacific Mistress Sportfishing
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FAQs about Pacific Mistress Sportfishing

Pacific Mistress Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,250 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,900 per group - 8 Hour Coastal Trip (AM) (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Pacific Mistress Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS Furuno TZ Touch
  • Fishfinder Furuno TZ Touch with DFF1-UHD
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Pacific Mistress Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First Mate

Pacific Mistress Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Pacific Mistress Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Pacific Mistress Sportfishing include:
  • California Sheephead
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Seabass (White)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Anton Faicchio
Dana Point, California, United States
19 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
15 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2017
I got into fishing from doing summer vacations on Bass Lake and I just progressed from Bluegill and Largemouth fishing into ocean fishing. I have been running charters since 2015, having earlier been a commercial fisherman. My favorite thing about running charters is all the great people I get to meet and make lifelong memories for them and myself. Techniques are constantly changing, every year or even every day. The ocean is constantly changing so you have to adapt to new techniques all the time. We’ve caught anything from big 200+ lb Bluefin to big Striped Marlin, but by far our favorite fishing is for our bread and butter fish: the California Yellowtail.

The fish you can target

California Sheephead California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Yachts
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1992
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Blackman
Boat type
Cruiser

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
1 x 300HP

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
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Furuno TZ Touch
Fishfinder
Furuno TZ Touch with DFF1-UHD
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First Mate

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
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
Checks

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