Charter Operator
Left Coast Sportfishing Dana Point

Member since May 2019 Dana Point, United States
Background
Born and raised in the harbor family owned a boat, I fell in love with the ocean early on. Whether it was fishing, surfing, diving, sailing, tide pooling or boating, I tried everything I could get my hands on. This led me to work at local sportfishing companies and aquariums while in high school. After graduating from Dana Hills High School in 2008, I went to school for Marine Fisheries Biology and completed my degree in 2013. I fished commercially for Dungeness crab out of San Francisco for a season and that gave me great respect for the work that goes into commercial fishing and the power the ocean has. I love sharing the knowledge I've gained throughout my life in and on the water. This knowledge can hopefully help other people come to a better understanding of the ocean and the world around us.
Techniques
There are many different techniques we employ to put fish on the deck, however my favorite two have to be paddy hopping with live bait and throwing poppers at boiling tuna.

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Dana Point, United States
Background
Born and raised in the harbor family owned a boat, I fell in love with the ocean early on. Whether it was fishing, surfing, diving, sailing, tide pooling or boating, I tried everything I could get my hands on. This led me to work at local sportfishing companies and aquariums while in high school. After graduating from Dana Hills High School in 2008, I went to school for Marine Fisheries Biology and completed my degree in 2013. I fished commercially for Dungeness crab out of San Francisco for a season and that gave me great respect for the work that goes into commercial fishing and the power the ocean has. I love sharing the knowledge I've gained throughout my life in and on the water. This knowledge can hopefully help other people come to a better understanding of the ocean and the world around us.
Techniques
There are many different techniques we employ to put fish on the deck, however my favorite two have to be paddy hopping with live bait and throwing poppers at boiling tuna.
Our Team
Matt T.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(7 reviews)
Dana Point
 Last booking: 1 day ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 7 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2)
Best trip!
limited out on fish
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
57%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Melissa B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  10 Hour Trip - Catalina on July 7, 2026
We had an amazing experience with Left Coast Fishing! From start to finish, everything was professional, organized, and so...
Melissa B. recommends Left Coast Sportfishing Dana Point
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Scott L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip on July 9, 2026
We booked this trip so our two grandsonโ€™s could experience salt water fishing. They were able to catch with help of Matt....
Scott L. recommends Left Coast Sportfishing Dana Point
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Michael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip on June 26, 2026
Our captain was knowledgeable and patient as we were new to fishing on the west coast.ย  He had a good spot and we caught many...
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Easton M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Limited out on fish

VERIFIED   5 Hour Half day Trip (AM) on June 18, 2026
It was a super fun trip. Matt was easy going and helped us catch the limit! would definitely go again!
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Sebastian R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 6, 2020
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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