Seasonality
Calico Bass fishing in Newport Beach varies slightly throughout the year. High season is April to September. Low season is January to March and October to December. There is no closed season.
Newport Beach Calico Bass Fishing Charters
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Top Calico Bass Fishing in Newport Beach
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Newport Beach
Half Day Trip PM
+5
Fish the local coast of Orange County with its reefs, man-made structures, kelp beds, and points. Trips are anywhere around where the fish are biting. Favorite spot is the Santa Ana River Jetty and Newport Artificial Reef, both are famous for very large White Seabass, Yellowtail, and Halibut. Calico Bass pretty much live at all these spots and are really fun to reel in. The bonus side to this trip is that your fishing time is maximized.
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Price for up to 4 people
US $850
Dana Point
Special opening day 4/1
+6
Dana Point Custom Fishing Charters offers tailored trips to best fit your wishes. If you’d like to fish and dive, or simply fish and relax, the crew can accommodate your needs. They can also take you to Catalina Island or stay inshore and watch Gian
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Price for up to 6 people
US $1,599
Los Angeles
6 Hour Trip PM – Local fishing
+5
This trip can consist of a 6-hour day for Bass,Rockfish, Barracuda, and whats biting inshore given the season. Fishing has been amazing close to home! The Horseshoe Kelp is right at the doorstep where multiple types of species live. Enjoy great fishing, the best customer service, beautiful wildlife, and the gorgrous sunrise. All rods, tackle, and water will be provided. Fish cleaning is included with the upmost standards. Sit back, relax,and let us provide the best experience for you & your guests!
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,000
Long Beach
62 Hr San Clemente Island Trip
+8
San Clemente Island, Catalina and surrounding waters. We provide the all inclusive full package for 3 full days and 2 nights. Catch lots of fish and target whopper yellowtail and tuna. We can go paddy hopping, trolling or bottom drifting. Includes 2 overnights in Avalon harbor with a dinghy so you can go to town in the evening. Meals and snacks are included for this trip.
Sleeping accommodations are 1 double bed, 1 single and 1 small bunk. Back to our dock in Long Beach by 8pm the third day.
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Price for up to 2 people
US $2,200
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Newport Beach
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What anglers said about Calico Bass Fishing in Newport Beach
Anthony S.
Reviewed Half Day Trip (AM)
AM half day Newport Beach
5/5
We caught 14 sculpin, 1 calico bass, 1 sheepshead, 1 sand bass. Captain Shannon was friendly and enthusiastic. He got us on fish right away. Knows the area very well. I would go with Sealutions again when in the area.
John P.
Reviewed Half Day Trip (AM)
Perfect Day!
5/5
Captain Shannon was awesome! We ripped a sculpin on the first catch and it didn’t stop all day. We also caught about 4-5 calico bass. He’s a great teacher and a fantastic captain. We will definitely charter a trip with him next year. We had a 9 year old, 43 year old and an 80 year old and it was exactly what the three of us were looking for.
David F.
Reviewed 3/4 Day Trip
Fishing? Be happy catching!
5/5
Fished with Captain Shannon and caught many fish, and multiples of the same. Some were big enough to keep & eat, which we did, and others released. San Bass, Calico Bass & Sheepehead, all caught, and most eaten by now. So our experience was really "catching" vs fishing.
Adam C.
Reviewed 3/4 Day Trip
Great experience
5/5
Great day on the water. Lucked out with beautiful weather and headed over to Catalina. Shannon was great. Fishing is fishing, no one can control that. We didn’t catch any yellowtail or anything large but at least had fun with a bunch of little calico bass.
Tom S.
Reviewed Half Day Trip (AM)
Half day with Capt Shannon
5/5
Great time for my daughter and I . We caught calico bass with fresh bait from bait barge.
Capt worked hard moving around trying different spots.
Highly recommend this charter captain and boat.