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LA Sportfishing 

4.9
(64 reviews)
 Fiji Way, Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles, CA 90292, United States–
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LA Sportfishing 

Los Angeles, CA, United States
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32 ft
6
4.9
(64 reviews)
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LA Sportfishing is based in the beautiful Marina del Rey, California. Their convenient location gives you great access to LAX, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills. Whether you want to just test the local waters or head out to the islands, you have found the right place.

To begin your adventure, step aboard the 'Marsea,' a 32' SeaSport Pacific catamaran. Built with comfort in mind, the beauty is maintained in great condition and performs well in the unpredictable Pacific Ocean. Twin 270 HP Volvo engines will power you to the hottest spots in the area. It can accommodate up to 6 anglers and is rigged with modern navigational electronics and other professional features.

The Marsea features an upper deck with comfortable seating, where you can take in the beauty of the surrounding waters from up high. Imagine spotting schools of fish, whales, and dolphins while sipping your favorite drink? This boat has everything you need for a comfortable day out.

California fishing charters are a great way to have fun with your friends and family. The crew has tailored a variety of packages to choose from. Check the local waters for Rockfish, Calico Bass, Sand Bass, California Yellowtail, Lingcod, Barracuda, Bonito, California Halibut, and even LOBSTER. Or head out to Catalina or Santa Barbara Island to add larger fish to the list (see our LA Sportfishing - Offshore trips).

During your day out, you will fully appreciate the quality gear and tackle which will be provided for you. We use only top-of-the-line gear. A valid California Fishing License is required for all fishing trips.

Explore the wonderful fishing opportunities out of California with LA Sportfishing and make some amazing new memories!

LA Sportfishing is based in the beautiful Marina del Rey, California. Their convenient location gives you great access to LAX, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills. Whether you want to just test the local waters or head out to the islands, you have found the right place.

To begin your adventure, step aboard the 'Marsea,' a 32' SeaSport Pacific catamaran. Built with comfort in mind, the beauty is maintained in great condition and performs well in the unpredictable Pacific Ocean. Twin 270 HP Volvo engines will power you to the hottest spots in the area. It can accommodate up to 6 anglers and is rigged with modern navigational electronics and other professional features.

The Marsea features an upper deck with comfortable seating, where you can take in the beauty of the surrounding waters from up high. Imagine spotting schools of fish, whales, and dolphins while sipping your favorite drink? This boat has everything you need for a comfortable day out.

California fishing charters are a great way to have fun with your friends and family. The crew has tailored a variety of packages to choose from. Check the local waters for Rockfish, Calico Bass, Sand Bass, California Yellowtail, Lingcod, Barracuda, Bonito, California Halibut, and even LOBSTER. Or head out to Catalina or Santa Barbara Island to add larger fish to the list (see our LA Sportfishing - Offshore trips).

During your day out, you will fully appreciate the quality gear and tackle which will be provided for you. We use only top-of-the-line gear. A valid California Fishing License is required for all fishing trips.

Explore the wonderful fishing opportunities out of California with LA Sportfishing and make some amazing new memories!

John F
Captain
John F
10 years of experience
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responds within an hour
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet
Popular features
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Toilet

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Half Day Trip (AM)
In high demand Last booked: 6 days ago
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,319
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip
(Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
US $1,319
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Lobster Hooping Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Oct 3 - Mar 16
Lobster
US $1,618
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Local
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $1,918
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Local
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jan 1 - Jan 2
US $2,278
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Rating

4.9
64 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (33)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

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Phil Cowley
Phil Cowley
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Outstanding!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 8, 2026 • 3 adults

Captain John and Briana made sure that our group had an amazing experience - we all caught plenty of fish (39 of them!!!), watch the dolphins play alongside the boat…and even had a chance to reel in a mako shark!!! They both went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of…from baiting our lines, giving us all some “tricks and tips” to fileting our catch by the time we got back to the dock! I HIGHLY recommend booking a charter with them - I promise you will NOT be disappointed!

Andrew Chacon
Andrew Chacon
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Best trip ever
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 22, 2026 • 6 adults

First time taking family out and the Captain and crew were great. Highly recommend

Chelsea Crawford
Chelsea Crawford
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
first time fishing
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 28, 2026 • 2 adults

it was so much fun with the crew and us it had a blast would definitely do it again with

Reported catch:
Rockfish
Larry Louisiana
Larry Louisiana
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
2 Sharks and a lot of Rockfish
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 5, 2026 • 2 adults

had a great time the crew was awesome!

Hal Eaton
Hal Eaton
Repeat angler
us
Pennsylvania, US
Member since 2020
9 trips
5.0
Verified
Great overall experience!
Half Day Trip (AM) on December 8, 2025 • 3 adults

Very knowledgeable Captain (Brian), excellent teamwork by Brian and Aria. we caught plenty of fish and just had an enjoyable time on the water. Highly recommend LA Sportfishing.

Reported catch:
Rockfish
John F
Response from Captain

Thank you Hal. So happy you and your group enjoyed the trip! Can't wait to see you back again. Thanks again for the charter and for choosing LA Sportfishing!

FAQs about LA Sportfishing

LA Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,319 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,319 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,618 per group - Lobster Hooping Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,918 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Local (8 hours)
  • US $2,278 per group - Full Day Trip – Local (10 hours)
When you book a trip with LA Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Refrigerator
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with LA Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait ((if avail and only for longer trips))
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled Water)
  • First mate
LA Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
LA Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with LA Sportfishing include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Bonito
  • California Sheephead
  • Halibut (California)
  • Lingcod
  • Lobster
  • Rockfish
  • Seabass (White)
  • Triggerfish (Finescale)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

John F
John F
Los Angeles, California, United States
ID & license verified
65 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2017
Captain John F began driving boats when he was a teenager back in the 1980s. But John wasn't always a captain. He worked as an IT Manager in the television and music business in Hollywood and founded an internet startup company. But his lifelong passion and love for fishing and boating prevailed and John decided to start his own charter company. That's how LA Sportfishing was born. Having over a decade of local knowledge, John enjoys introducing his friends and family to many different techniques and hot spots. His dedication and patience have made him a real threat to the fish!
Our Team
Brian N.
Brian N.
Captain
John F.
John F.
Captain
David O.
David O.
Captain
Bryana C.
Bryana C.
First mate
John F
John F
Fully verified
65
reviews
2017
member since
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response
Captain John F began driving boats when he was a teenager back in the 1980s. But John wasn't always a captain. He worked as an IT Manager in the television and music business in Hollywood and founded an internet startup company. But his lifelong passion and love for fishing and boating prevailed and John decided to start his own charter company. That's how LA Sportfishing was born. Having over a decade of local knowledge, John enjoys introducing his friends and family to many different techniques and hot spots. His dedication and patience have made him a real threat to the fish!
The crew
Brian N.
Brian N.
Captain
John F.
John F.
Captain
David O.
David O.
Captain
Bryana C.
Bryana C.
First mate

The fish you can target

Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
California Sheephead
California Sheephead
California Halibut
California Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Lobster
Lobster
Rockfish
Rockfish
White Seabass
White Seabass
Finescale Triggerfish
Finescale Triggerfish
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Bonito
Bonito
California Sheephead
California Sheephead
California Halibut
California Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler holding a freshly caught shark on a fishing boat, showcasing the catch against a backdrop of open water.
    Fish 1
    Mako Shark
    Larry L.
    Larry L.
    had a great time the crew was awesome!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying a large stingray while fishing on a boat, enjoying a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Ray
    Chelsea C.
    Chelsea C.
    it was so much fun with the crew and us it had a blast would definitely do it again with
  • A group of anglers enjoying a fishing trip, with one person proudly displaying a vibrant Red Snapper while another prepares to cast.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Vermilion Snapper
    Akin T.
    Akin T.
    Capt David and deck hand Chris were awesome. We chartered to celebrate my son’s 17th birthday. We caught about 30-40 lbs of fish in total during a half day trip. They cleaned and filet the fish. Wear layers, it is cold in the morning and hot during the day. Half day trips are good when you are with family. For big fish choose day trip or day and a half trip. For calm days, the catamaran boat is awesome for room and comfort. But that boat does take choppy seas, so try to stay away from the catamaran on choppy days. Overall great trip!
  • A variety of freshly caught fish, including Snapper and Grouper, displayed on a cleaning table aboard a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Red Snapper
    Charles M.
    Charles M.
    Took a half day charter with Captain Brian and Deck Boss Bri this morning and had an amazing time. We had 6 anglers, many first timers, and everyone caught multiple fish and had a blast. The crew worked extremely hard to get and keep us on fish and were very knowledgeable, friendly, and skilled. Highly recommend LA Sportfishing and look forward to heading out with them again!
  • Angler reeling in a fish from the stern of a boat on open water, with a deeply bent rod and active wake visible.
    Beverly A.
    Beverly A.
    Captain Brian and his mate Aria were awesome. We had never been deep sea fishing before but they had us covered. It was great having the boat to ourselves. They had top of the line equipment and the mate filleted all our fish for us. We had so much fun catching fish, they were biting and we left with over 30 fish !
  • A family group proudly displaying their catch of vibrant Red Rockfish while fishing off the coast.
    Fish 1
    Vermilion Snapper
    Ryne G.
    Ryne G.
    Great fishing trip. Hope to make it an annual event. Caught plenty of fish. Wonderful crew. Dave and Bryana were extremely knowledgeable and great with the kids.
  • Two anglers enjoying a day on the water, showcasing a relaxed atmosphere aboard a fishing boat.
    William F.
    William F.
    had a great time
  • Group of adult anglers posing inside a sportfishing boat, with the center console, railings, and upper deck visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Flounder
    Corrie W.
    Corrie W.
    This was the best experience. I could have not asked for more! Wonderful crew and we had a blast!
  • Group of four anglers proudly displaying their catches of vibrant red rockfish while enjoying a day on the ocean.
    Fish 1
    Black Rockfish
    Cornelius F.
    Cornelius F.
    We had a blast, captain John was awesome and his crew was superfantastic. I will recommend this captain to my friends and family, we love you captain John we will see you soon.
  • Multiple reddish reef fish stored in an orange bucket aboard a boat.
    Christopher L.
    Christopher L.
    Had a great day fishing with Captain John! Six of us caught a ton of fish. Brianna was an excellent, very busy deck hand. Half day was a perfect first run but I’d be happy to spend a longer day next time. Thanks!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
32 ft
Year built
1999
Boat manufacturer
SeaSport
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Volvo
Powered by
2 x 270HP
Max cruising speed
20 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
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Refrigerator
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
(if avail and only for longer trips)
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Bottled Water
First mate

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Los Angeles right now

Barracuda (Pacific)Barracuda (Pacific)
California SheepheadCalifornia Sheephead
LingcodLingcod
LobsterLobster
RockfishRockfish
Seabass (White)Seabass (White)
Yellowtail AmberjackYellowtail Amberjack

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