Charter Operator
Rockenreelsportfishing

Member since June 2019 Dana Point, United States
Background
I am a Southern California native and have been an avid angler since the age of 3. Dana Point is rated one of the best fishing spots in Southern California, with only about a 5-minute voyage to get out of the harbor and into the fishing spots. When I had boats in Huntington and Newport, it took me almost an hour to get out of the harbor. I own a fast boat in a small harbor which means more fishing time for you. I purchased a couple of boats and bought a house across the street to follow my dream job – fishing!
Techniques
Fly line, Troll, Bottom and Drift

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Dana Point, United States
Background
I am a Southern California native and have been an avid angler since the age of 3. Dana Point is rated one of the best fishing spots in Southern California, with only about a 5-minute voyage to get out of the harbor and into the fishing spots. When I had boats in Huntington and Newport, it took me almost an hour to get out of the harbor. I own a fast boat in a small harbor which means more fishing time for you. I purchased a couple of boats and bought a house across the street to follow my dream job – fishing!
Techniques
Fly line, Troll, Bottom and Drift

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(350 reviews)
Dana Point
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $995
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(43 reviews)
Dana Point
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $595
Dana Point
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $895

Fishing Reports

MAKO SHARK on the TROLL
MAKO SHARK on the TROLL
Aug 5, 2025 Dana Point
Had about a 45 minute wide open Calico and Barracuda bite today- wide open. We got live bait today. Since the tsunami last week that busted the bait barge they have not had live bait 2 different days so we use the same other stuff we always use anyways-when that happens- commercial grade chum buckets, frozen squid, makeral we catch, lures and jigs -they all work great. If you are reading reports to go out in the next few days the bait barge may not have live bait. We do not know what you are going to catch because fish schools migrate, water temps and currents change and fishing turns on and off like a light switch. I can tell you that we are in peak season and fishing has been great for the most part. We have some bad days where fish will not cooperate and no matter what you do to try and catch fish they just will not bite. If you can't go into a fishing charter with the attitude that you have lived long enough to know that a bad day fishing can't get in the way of a great day then RockenReel is not for you. We can not guarantee fish. We can guarantee safe vessels with knowledgeable Captains that will not ever try to take advantage of you on purpose. If the fish are biting we got you covered! If they are not, we do the very best we can with what we have to work with. Today all charters were stoked weather they caught fish or not and we thank everyone for being good sports and wish you the best fishing luck ever.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 393 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (592)
Epic bass fishing!
Perfect day for fishing.
Perfect day for fishing.
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Angler rating
372
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
76%
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Windy A.
Ontario, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hr afternoon

Evening Trip on July 21, 2019
Had an amazing time. Boat was clean and comfortable. Captain and crew were charming, accommodating and very knowledgeable....
Windy A. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing - 47' Jersey "LUXURY"
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Mason C.
Denver, Colorado
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Steve is a riot

Evening Trip on July 6, 2019
Had a fantastic fishing trip with captain Steve. Very knowledgeable on great spots to fish and has mastered the dimensions...
Mason C. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing - 47' Jersey "LUXURY"
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Morgan B.
Bad
2.0 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Disappointing

VERIFIED   SPORTFISHING or SHARKING or BOTH on June 30, 2024
Didnโ€™t ask us / request proof of fishing license. Took 30 mins at the bait station and said it wouldnโ€™t interfere...
Morgan B. does not recommend RockenReel Sportfishing - 47' Jersey "LUXURY"
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Steven B.
La Quinta, CA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour โ€“ Seas The Day (11 AM) on August 5, 2022
Steven B. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing - 47' Jersey "LUXURY"
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Jonathan A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   EARLY BIRD SPECIAL on September 14, 2020
Jonathan A. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing - 47' Jersey "LUXURY"
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