Captain
Daniel Higley

Member since June 2025 Oceanside, United States
Background
Captain Danny is a young and hungry individual who has many years of experience in his short time on earth. Having been born and raised in Oceanside, he is very familiar with the waters and fishery in Southern California. He has worked for Ryan Bostian and Matt Bralla from the San Diego and Bill Cavanaugh and Sam Moore on the Intrepid. Working and learning on the best big sport fishing operations in San Diego, he is more than ready and eager to share his experience with others on the water. It doesn't matter if you are a rookie or a vet in the realm of fishing, our goal is to make the best of what is thrown at us on the water and always have a smile on our faces. Come experience what it is like to fish with a purpose and enjoy the day on our spectacular Pacific Ocean.
Techniques
Our favorite fishing techniques are whatever the fish cooperate with the best. We are fluent with all fishing styles and are ready to use them in any condition or season. From Anchovy to flying fish, we are equipped to make your trip memorable and informative.

Hey, I'm Captain Daniel Higley

Oceanside, United States
Background
Captain Danny is a young and hungry individual who has many years of experience in his short time on earth. Having been born and raised in Oceanside, he is very familiar with the waters and fishery in Southern California. He has worked for Ryan Bostian and Matt Bralla from the San Diego and Bill Cavanaugh and Sam Moore on the Intrepid. Working and learning on the best big sport fishing operations in San Diego, he is more than ready and eager to share his experience with others on the water. It doesn't matter if you are a rookie or a vet in the realm of fishing, our goal is to make the best of what is thrown at us on the water and always have a smile on our faces. Come experience what it is like to fish with a purpose and enjoy the day on our spectacular Pacific Ocean.
Techniques
Our favorite fishing techniques are whatever the fish cooperate with the best. We are fluent with all fishing styles and are ready to use them in any condition or season. From Anchovy to flying fish, we are equipped to make your trip memorable and informative.
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Hola Cappy Charters

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(12 reviews)
Oceanside
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Fishing Reports

Fun inshore fishing
Fun inshore fishing
Aug 18, 2025 Oceanside
No shortage of bent rods and fun with these guys! Calico Bass and Sandbass with a surprise white seabass! Beautiful weather and a fantastic ride to and from our spot
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Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Aug 13, 2025 Oceanside
After searching for the vanished bluefin, we made it to san clemente island and had some opportunity on large yellowtail and were able to hook em but not land them. Sticking to our tuna or bust ideology, we ventured off the island and located a zone of finicky Bluefin and were able to trick this beautiful beast! Great day on the water!
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Amazing fishing with no boats in sight
Amazing fishing with no boats in sight
Aug 10, 2025 Oceanside
35 nautical miles west, our group experienced as good as it gets fishing for Bluefin tuna on surface lures. 5 fish 80-140 lbs beautiful conditions! We take advantage of being rhe only boat in oceanside capable of catching these beauties.
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Another day of yellowtail action
Another day of yellowtail action
Jul 28, 2025 Oceanside
My Crew member and friend Nathan went on a scout trip to get some fishing lined up for Hola Cappy Charters. We went for a morning trip to the coronado islands in north Baja Mexico and the bite was on! If youve ever wanted to catch a yellowtail this is the trip to go on and the coronados is the place to be! Book today, you dont want to miss it. Surface irons and Bait was the top choice for the yellows being 10-25 lb fish.
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Great inshore fishing!
Great inshore fishing!
Jul 23, 2025 Oceanside
Started out the trip by swinging offshore 10 miles and looking for a magic kelp paddy full of yellowtail with no luck. We fished two kelps for no takers. We then swung back inside to do some fun inshore fishing and there was no lack of excitement and action! Thanks to Gary and his family for fishing with us and wanting to look for yellows and keep our hopes high! The guys went home with plenty of beautiful rockfish meat to make meals out of. We caught and released a few bass with the jackpot being over 6 lb. One other sandbass was 5 lb. All in all great fishing in a short amount of time. -Captain Danny
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Epic Bluefin Tuna fishing
Epic Bluefin Tuna fishing
Jul 18, 2025 Oceanside
On Thursday July 17th our group wanted to target Bluefin tuna on surface lures! No bait needed for this one! We made an afternoon run out to the grounds and were greeted with very hungry and excited Bluefin Tuna! We got into a zone of foaming spots of bluefin as soon as we got into the zone! 6 of our 7 Tuna were 25-35 lbs and our 7th was 65 lb! Nothing but smiles and laughs and good times on the Hola Cappy! We definitely hooked more but you cant land all of them all the time! No lack of tuna for the guys and we had a very enjoyable ride back to the harbor with a boat full of fish! Nothing gets me more excited than fun fishing, beautiful weather, and great people! Dont miss out on this awesome offshore fishing! - Captain Danny
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Cameron M.
Carlsbad, California
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Full Day

12 Hour Trip โ€“ Tuna Hunt on July 9, 2025
Had the absolute best time fishing with Captain Danny. Him and his crew were super knowledgeable, professional, and...
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Joe G.
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Capt Daniel Higley of Hola Cappy Charters

VERIFIED   Catalina Island Lobster Trip on August 29, 2025
We did a 4 hour inshore with trip with Captain Danny Higley.ย  Fishing reports have been slow but Danny is an experienced captain...
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Aiden B.
Los Angeles, California
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Epic tuna fishing with Captain Dan!

12 Hour Trip โ€“ Tuna Hunt on July 17, 2025
Booked this full day trip with Hola Cappy in hopes to see a tuna and we were given a trip of a lifetime! The fish were everywhere...
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Caitlyn H.
Corona, California
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Experience of a lifetime!

9 Hour Trip โ€“ Fishing Adventure on July 12, 2025
Such an awesome experience from the beginning of the trip to the end! The captain was phenomenal and very knowledgeable, the...
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Jesse R.
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Epic First Fishing Trip with the Boys!

VERIFIED   5 hour Local Lobster Hoopnet trip on July 7, 2025
Took the boys out on their first ocean fishing trip and it couldnโ€™t have gone any better! Lines hit the water and boomโ€”everyone...
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