Orange County Fishing Charters

46 fishing charters

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Top Fishing Charters in Orange County

Orange County: 46 fishing charters available

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Angler's choice

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35 ft

Up to 6 people

Freshbait Sportfishing

4.9/5 (32 reviews)
Huntington Beach
Come aboard Freshbait Sportfishing’s 35 Cabo Flybridge and have a fun trip fishing the waters of Southern California.

"It was an awesome fishing trip with Freshbait Charters and their crew!" —⁠ Vincent,
Trips from
US $850
Trips from
US $850

Angler's choice

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25 ft

Up to 4 people

Sealutions Sportfishing LLC, Newport Beach

4.8/5 (166 reviews)
Newport Beach
Never experienced the exciting California fishery? Turn to Sealutions Sportfishing LLC and let them organize a custom-made trip just for you that may result in catching the fish of your dreams.

"Where do we start?! Captain Shannon made our fishing trip an unforgettable experience from beginning to end." —⁠ Chris,
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US $850
Trips from
US $850

Angler's choice

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23 ft

Up to 6 people

Full Spectrum SF – Sea Monkey

4.9/5 (59 reviews)
Huntington Beach
Get ready for an all-inclusive adventure! Full Spectrum Sport Fishing provides year-round fishing trips to remember. Note: no fuel surcharges. The adventure starts on a 23’ Robalo 226 Cayman, "Sea Monkey.

"We wanted to test our kids (2 y.o. & 7 y.o.) out with a quick 3 hour trip and it was perfect!" —⁠ Tracy,
Trips from
US $757
Trips from
US $757
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23 ft

Up to 4 people

All Harbors Charter – Long Beach

5.0/5 (174 reviews)
Long Beach
All Harbors Charters provides year-round opportunities to get you out fishing while most other boats are tied up.

"May 12-year-old son and I had an amazing trip with Captain Gerry out to Catalina Island." —⁠ Mark,
Trips from
US $525
Trips from
US $525
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35 ft

Up to 4 people

RockenReel Sportfishing – 35' Scarab

5.0/5 (30 reviews)
Dana Point
Ready to make your reel scream in Dana Point? RockenReel Sportfishing specializes in Shark fishing and much more.

"The whole process what easy. The communication was great from Steve and Noah the captain of the boat." —⁠ Glenn,
Trips from
US $595
Trips from
US $595
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21 ft

Up to 6 people

Salty Pleasure Boating

5.0/5 (13 reviews)
Huntington Beach
Looking to catch some fish in huntington Beach?  Salty Pleasure Boating is here to make it happen! With Captain Carter at the helm, you’re in knowledgeable and experienced hands.

"This fishing adventure exceeded my expectations! First off, Austin was super accommodating and was happy to book us last minute after a different charter had cancelled on us!" —⁠ Annie,
Trips from
US $600
Trips from
US $600

Angler's choice

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42 ft

Up to 2 people

Southern California Adventure

4.9/5 (34 reviews)
Long Beach
Hoping to catch some fish in Los Angeles and Long Beach? Look no further than Southern California Adventure! Your guide for the day is Captain Ryan, which means you’ll tap into years of sportfishing experience.

"Captain Ryan was great, from the second we stepped on his boat to the second we left, he had us grinning from ear to ear." —⁠ Benjamin,
Trips from
US $549
Trips from
US $549
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47 ft

Up to 6 people

RockenReel Sportfishing - 47' Jersey

4.9/5 (342 reviews)
Dana Point
RockenReel Sportfishing has a trip with your name on it along the stunning waters of Dana Point. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Steven knows them forwards and back.

"Our family had an amazing experience on this trip with our two sons and my wife!" —⁠ Caleb,
Trips from
US $995
Trips from
US $995
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20 ft

Up to 4 people

Nemo Charters – Weekday Trips

4.9/5 (58 reviews)
Long Beach
Nemo Charters is located in Long Beach and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters. Book a fun fishing trip today and have a great time with a friendly crew. Our Captains will do their best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing.

"Perfect for female anglers! 🎣✨ We had an incredible day on the water with Captain Jeremy—no ego, no mansplaining, just pure fishing fun and supportive vibes." —⁠ Teagan,
Trips from
US $416
Trips from
US $416
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34 ft

Up to 6 people

Ez Sportfishing

4.9/5 (78 reviews)
Huntington Beach
Come visit California and have a memorable day on the water with Ez Sportfishing! You’ll enjoy and have lots of fun fishing the highly productive waters of Huntington Beach, a first-rate angling destination with an excellent view of the Pacific Ocea

"We had a great time with Eric and Ethan we caught fish constantly all day." —⁠ John,
Trips from
US $695
Trips from
US $695

Top deep sea fishing trips in Orange County

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Top-rated family fishing trips in Orange County

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Half-day fishing trips in Orange County

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Top Targeted Species in Orange County

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Top Types of Fishing in Orange County

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Top Fishing Techniques in Orange County

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Orange County

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Charters in Orange County

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Fishing in Orange County

If you’re on the lookout for some of the most diverse angling in California, Orange County fishing should have your undivided attention. Whether you’re coming to surf on “The Wedge,” enjoy over 40 miles of gorgeous sandy coastline, or fish for your next trophy, this sunny county delivers.

Dana Point is one of the most popular inshore fishing spots in SoCal with Halibut, Calico Bass, White Seabass, Sheepshead, and Sand Bass all on your doorstep. Head to nearby Newport Beach and you’ll find all this and more in the kelp beds, including Yellowtail, Bonito, and Barracuda.

Passionate offshore anglers have a lot to look forward to when they cast their lines in Orange County’s abundant waters. San Clemente and Santa Catalina Islands are the fishing grounds of choice for species like Yellowtail, Calico Bass, and even Tuna during the summer months. The bluewaters 50+ miles out offer up even more action with Sharks, Mahi Mahi, and Marlin lurking in the deep.

Don’t worry freshwater anglers, we didn’t forget about you. There are countless fishing holes to explore, and Irvine Lake is by far the most popular. More Rainbow Trout are caught here than anywhere else in California! Catfish, Crappie, and Bass are also biting left and right.

If you’re coming with kids or want to keep it short and sweet, head out for a half day inshore trip. For more dedicated anglers who want to explore the full potential of these prolific waters, a full or extended full day trip is a must. In these cases, Santa Catalina Island is your most frequent location, however, you’ll have the option to go even further out for truly monster fish.
 

Rules & Regulations

All anglers over the age of 16 need to purchase a California fishing license. To ensure you’re in the loop about the rules and regulations, head out with a reputable captain.

Orange County

4.8/5
Based on 29,151 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Orange County Fishing Seasons

January
You might want to bring a sweater to your fishing trip and be prepared for the “winter chill” as you go hunting for Yellowtail, various species of Rockfish, Sculpin, and more. Lobster season is in full sway.
February

More species are becoming active, so you can set your sights on Halibut, White Seabass, Calico Bass, and of course Yellowtail. Want something different? Lobster’s still out there.

March
There are plenty of fish in the sea in March, and even more Sharks in the Orange County waters, including Thresher, Blue, and Mako. Fishing for White Seabass, Halibut, Yellowtail, and Calico Bass is excellent.
April

Spring has come to Orange County and brought an abundance of fish with it. You can hook anything from Sheepshead and Calico Bass to Rockfish and Halibut, just to name a few.

May
Are you ready for intense fishing action? Because in May, it’s on. Barracuda, Yellowtail, Calico Bass, Rockfish, and many more are all popular catches this month, and high season is here.
June

Mahi Mahi are slowly coming to the area, as well as Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna that will be the most sought-after catch in the upcoming months. Fish are biting left and right in June.

July

With summer in full bloom, you better believe you’ll need sunscreen while you’re on the boat. What can you catch? Just about anything! From Calico Bass to Bonito and Mahi Mahi to Tuna, the list of catches is endless.

August
If chasing Striped Marlin is your passion, then August is the time to target them in Orange County. The Tuna bite is still strong, not to mention Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail, Barracuda, and Sharks.
 
September

As autumn is slowly making its way to California, there’s still time to catch sizeable Yellowfin and the occasional Bluefin Tuna, along with hard-fighting Blue and Striped Marlin. The only fishing limit this month is your imagination.

October

Tuna are leaving the OC waters, but that doesn’t mean that the fishing fun has to stop. Lingcod are very active, along with Calico Bass, Halibut and more. The Lobster season is officially open.

November

You can go looking for Sharks, or focus on catching massive Lingcod, Halibut, and Rockfish, it’s up to you. Offshore, you can still find a Striped Marlin here and there, if you know where to look.

December

Maybe the offshore favorites have gone to warmer waters, but fishing for Halibut, Yellowtail, and Rockfish isn’t slowing down. This is one of the best months to hunt for your daily limit of Lobster.

Orange County Fishing Calendar

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What anglers said about fishing in Orange County

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How did anglers rate fishing charters in Orange County?

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