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.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(13 reviews)
Oceanside
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Trips from US $1,100

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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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great trip,great Capt.
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Gary E.
Excellent
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   Catalina Island Lobster Trip on July 22, 2025
Restarted looking for yellowfin and had a couple opportunities but no luck. Changed to rock fish and got a limit. We did catch...
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Raymond H.
Excellent
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Yellowtail!

VERIFIED   5 hour Local Lobster Hoopnet trip on September 16, 2025
We had a great fishing trip with Captain Dan! Boat is FAST!!!! Good old high school buddies had fun today with Mike catching...
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Bella F.
Escondido, California
Excellent
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Fishing with Daniel

4 Hour Trip โ€“Midday Inshore Special on July 10, 2025
Danny provides the best fishing boat experience! He is so knowledgeable and keeps an upbeat energy on his boat! Couldnโ€™t...
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