San Pedro Fishing Charters

The average price for a private 4 hour San Pedro fishing trip is US $821, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $1,543 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in San Pedro are good for families?

Fishing charters in San Pedro that received great reviews from families are:

What are the top fish species I can catch in San Pedro?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in San Pedro are:

What are the top fishing techniques in San Pedro?

The top 3 fishing techniques in San Pedro are:

What are the top types of fishing in San Pedro?

The top 3 types of fishing in San Pedro are:

Do San Pedro fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

Many fishing charters in San Pedro provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

Who are the best rated captains in San Pedro?

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in San Pedro are:

Who are the top awarded captains in San Pedro?

Who are the top awarded captains in San Pedro?

What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in San Pedro?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in San Pedro are:

2-hour fishing trips – US $480
3-hour fishing trips – US $700
4-hour fishing trips – US $850
5-hour fishing trips – US $1,183
6-hour fishing trips – US $1,217
7-hour fishing trips – US $1,550
8-hour fishing trips – US $1,607
9-hour fishing trips – US $1,800
10-hour fishing trips – US $1,876
11-hour fishing trips – US $1,800
12-hour fishing trips – US $2,582
16-hour fishing trips – US $3,700
18-hour fishing trips – US $3,550
23-hour fishing trips – US $4,200

Fishing in San Pedro

If you’re looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles, but still want to get in some great angling, consider giving San Pedro fishing a try. Home to one of the largest harbors in the nation, San Pedro is the LA area’s sportfishing hotspot. From inshore action to deep sea fishing, there’s something for everyone!

Novices will find suitable competitors in Bonito and Mackerel within the protected waters of the Los Angeles Harbor. Those with more experience, however, shouldn’t miss out on the excellent nearshore action. You’ll have the opportunity to hook Spotted Bay and Sand Bass, as well as California Halibut and a variety of Sharks.

San Pedro really shines when it comes to bluewater action. The continental shelf is just a few miles out of the port and you can be in more than 300 feet of water within 15 minutes. You can find many different species here, from Calico Bass to Yellowtail Amberjack. After even bigger competitors? Trolling the waters towards Catalina Island can put you on Mahi Mahi, Skipjack, Yellowfin, and Albacore Tuna.

Families with children and beginners will find that a half day trip within the waters of Los Angeles Harbor is the perfect way to get introduced to angling. If you want to take advantage of the nearshore or deep sea fishing action, you’ll definitely want to set aside enough time for at least a full day trip.

There are a ton of marinas to launch from within the Los Angeles Harbor. Head to Cabrillo Way Marina, Holiday Harbor Marina, or 22nd Street Marina for an abundance of choice.

Rules & Regulations

San Pedro fishing charters normally carry everything you need for a fun day on the water – except a fishing license. Anglers aged 16 and above need to purchase a license online, at some tackle shops, or large retail stores like Walmart.

San Pedro

4.9 / 5

Based on 28586 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

San Pedro Fishing Seasons

January

Most of the charter captains are still moored but the reduced fishing pressure allows for good Halibut action inside LA Harbor. There’s some Tuna action offshore, the fish are usually up to 35 pounds heavy.

February

Calico Bass, White Seabass, Halibut, and Lobster make February all about sticking closer to shore. You can also land some Yellowtail Amberjack in deeper waters to the south of San Pedro.

March

The weather is warming up and the fishing is getting red-hot! Rockfish can be targeted, as can Californian Sheepshead. Lingcod, White Seabass, and various Sharks species are biting well.

April

The Lobster season closes in April so make sure to empty your traps before picking them up. Coastal fishing is intense with constant strikes from Halibut, Lingcod, Seabass, Rockfish, and other species.

May

As summer creeps up, the offshore bite is slowly getting better. You can reliably target Yellowtail Amberjack and Tuna is starting to get closer to shore. Nearshore fishing is still very good.

June

With warmer waters, Tuna have come in larger numbers. Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna are top targets in offshore waters, followed by Amberjack and Mahi Mahi. Barracuda, Halibut, Lingcod are still good.

July

The summer bluewater rush is in full swing in July. Marlin, Tuna, Barracuda, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail Amberjack, and other species are red-hot. Make sure to bring sunglasses on your trip!

August

Halibut action outside of the LA Harbor is slowing down. Tuna are slowly starting to move further into the sea but Yellowtail and Bluefin Tuna are still reliable targets. If you haven’t hooked up a Marlin, now’s the time.

September

Pacific Barracuda is reliable target, as is Yellowtail Amberjack. If you plan on fishing around Catalina Island, be sure to wear layers as there’s a lot of wind.

October

Lobster is back on the menu! Other targets include Halibut, Lingcod, various species of Sharks, many different Rockfish, Calico Bass, Sand Bass, and others.

November

The weather isn’t fisher-friendly in November and most captains will put their boat on land during winter. If you head out, dress well – you’ll be rewarded with good Rockfish and California Sheepshead hook ups.

December

The year comes to a close and most of the fishing has almost entirely moved close to shore. There is some lingering Amberjack action further out but you can go after Rockfish, Seabass, and Lingcod close to the coast.

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What anglers said about fishing in San Pedro

Layers of clothes. Process matters - keep an open mind. Bluefin is a little risky, but very satisfying.

5.0 / 5

Layers of clothes. Process matters - keep an open mind. Bluefin is a little risky, but very satisfying.

Mystic Queen Sportfishing

Best recommendation I can give is go with a professional like TJ, this will make your trip a success

5.0 / 5

Best recommendation I can give is go with a professional like TJ, this will make your trip a success

Kamryn Dawson Charters

Summer might be the best time, since season is open for rockfish. And you can also target halibut, sheephead and bigger game fish. But even in winter (February) you can get lots of action fishing for sculpin, bass, and white fish.

5.0 / 5

ROGEZAC Sportfishing San Mateo, CA

Check the weather before you go out and pick a time where the water is warmer, this will ensure you catch the types of fish you're looking for.

5.0 / 5

Check the weather before you go out and pick a time where the water is warmer, this will ensure you catch the types of fish you're looking for.

Kamryn Dawson Charters Redondo Beach, CA

22nd Street Sportfishing has plenty of different charters, great staff, and wide range of fishing.

4.7 / 5

22nd Street Sportfishing has plenty of different charters, great staff, and wide range of fishing.

Kamryn Dawson Charters United States

How did anglers rate fishing charters in San Pedro?

LEAHKLEA Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(15 reviews)

Fishing with Captain Roger was fantastic. Great boat, great service, and really good fishing. We caught plenty for our dinner gathering. Highly recommend.

Wayne U.

ROGEZAC Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

Took my 7 and 9 year old out. The fish were biting the whole time. My daughter and son both caught seven fish. Great time, would 100% recommend.

Nathan D.

ROGEZAC Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

Wir waren mit Captain Roger auf einem 4-Stunden-Angeltrip unterwegs und fuhren mehrere Hotspots an. Ausbeute war hervorragend: Rotbarsch, Ziegelbarsch, Seeskorpion, Schafskopfbarsch… Da wir im Hotel keine Kochmöglichkeit hatten, ließen wir den Fisch bei Rogers Mutter im Restaurant zubereiten! Best Fish & chips ever!!! Sehr empfehlenswert!!!

Michael D. W.

LEAHKLEA Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(15 reviews)

Captain Roger provided a great experience for our group of 6 inexperienced anglers. I brought my son and daughter along with 3 of their friends on for a 6 hour fishing trip. The teens’ ages ranged from 16-18 years old. Captain Roger was very knowledgeable and took us to a few spots and kept our group busy catching fish the entirety of the trip. We talked about coming back on for a tuna trip in the future when they’re in season. Will definitely book again and highly recommend.

Oliver C.

Mystic Queen Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(76 reviews)

My husband had a great experience with Captain Harry and his first mate! They were diligent in looking for and finding fish with good tips to bring them in the boat. You can tell Captain Harry really lives to fish and knows the local waters. We truly enjoyed ourselves and would certainly come back for another outing.

Monique H.

ROGEZAC Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

Roger was a great captain who made the entire trip a great experience. We ended up catching a lot of great tasting fish, and had one of the best experiences since we’ve been out here. He knew exactly where to go, and gave us all the tips we needed to make sure we reeled some in.

George A.

ROGEZAC Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

Less than ideal conditions but we got our Sheephead limit in an hour and half and ended the day 5 short of a Whitefish limit as well.

Nick P.

Mystic Queen Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(76 reviews)

Captain Harry was fantastic. He knew all the best spots to catch lobster and we had a ton of fun learning about the ocean from him. The boat was clean and the crew was great. Highly recommended!

Serge K. Woodland Hills, California

Mystic Queen Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

4.0 / 5

(76 reviews)

Captain Harry and Alec were great. Very helpful through out the day. Weren’t afraid to keep moving spots to find fish. Really had a nice trip.

Matthew L.

ROGEZAC Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

We wanted to take our kids fishing on a boat the first time. We had so much fun! They keep asking when we will book another trip. Captain and crew were very knowledgeable and it didn’t take long for us to start catching fish.

Anne N.

ROGEZAC Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

My family had a blast! Captain Roger and his deck hand crew really know their stuff when it comes to fishing. They helped us get in the water and catch about 12 fish! He then took amazing pics of us to have as memories. Amazing!

Jacqueline C.

ROGEZAC Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

Great experience all around. With Roger's help, during the taste of the ocean, we caught several fishes and brought home some delicious white fish - best sashimi. Roger was very kind and helpful as this was our first experience. My two sons were impressed with the experience. Highly recommended!

Christian M.

ROGEZAC Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

Roger was accommodating for us due to weather, and very professional with everything on the boat. Will book again.

Ron B.

ROGEZAC Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

4.7 / 5

(132 reviews)

We were the first time to have an offshore fishing trip. We got some fish with the captain’s help. It was a great experience. The kids enjoyed the trip.

Peter L.

ROGEZAC Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

Captain Roger is highly experienced and knowledgeable. We had a fantastic time fishing and learning from him. We’re definitely going to book with him again!

Tonya M.

ROGEZAC Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

The fishing trip with Roger was worth every penny. We caught 22 total fish (16 we kept) in 4 hours so clearly they know the tips and tricks of the trade. I took my two 11 yo cousins and he helped teach them how to fish and helped make them comfortable. Roger was an amazing captain, cleaning and filleting the fish, and helped us so much with cool photo opportunities. Highly recommend and will book another trip in the future

Jonah L.

Mystic Queen Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(76 reviews)

The captain made the trip fun; the fish made it exciting. Wow, the captain knew the fishing holes. 50% of the time, I had a bite with 5 seconds of the line hitting bottom. Plus, the Captain was a good coach. At the beginning my children were not able to hook the fish, by the end of the day everyone was done fishing from being tired. Highly recommend this trip

Matthew R.

ROGEZAC Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

Captn Rodger was awesome. We picked a local trip as my kids are relatively new to fishing. Captain Rodger kept it fun, the fish biting as soon as the hooks hit the ground kept it exciting. Most importantly, Captain Rodger was a teacher. We went in a bit unsure of how to hook the fish. By the end, we were able to (mostly) hook them. A great family expericne. Thanks Captain Rodger.

Matthew R. Mission Viejo, California

Mystic Queen Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(76 reviews)

Thanks to Captain Harry and Daniel for a great experience. Super helpful throughout and great customer service/experience. Tons of fish!

Jason T.

ROGEZAC Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Los Angeles

5.0 / 5

(132 reviews)

Capt Roger made the trip fun and enjoyable. Kept moving the boat until we found fish and had the patience of a saint. During and after the trip he took plenty of pics and videos for us to remember the good time we had. Highly recommend!