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
(346 reviews)
Dana Point
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Trips from US $995
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(38 reviews)
Dana Point
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $595
Dana Point
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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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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 384 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (580)
Awesome evening trip
August fishing trip
August fishing trip
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Angler rating
364
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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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Nathan S.
San Marcos, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5HR Trip with Captain Steve & First Mate Thor

VERIFIED   SPORTFISHING / SHARKING or COMBO on March 28, 2023
Couldnโ€™t have asked for a better fishing trip out on the ocean. Captain Steve was awesome with my 2 kids, especially being...
Nathan S. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing - 47' Jersey
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Mason W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The best guide around!

VERIFIED   SPORTFISHING or SHARKING or BOTH on July 18, 2024
Steve took my two boys (12 and 10) out on his larger boat, and it was so much fun. Steve knows all the spots to hit certain...
Mason W. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing โ€“ 35' Scarab
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Andy T.
Lake Forest, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Lunch break trip

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Lunch Break on July 7, 2023
We went out on the Rockenreel for a quick fishing trip. The purpose was a family outing so my son could catch his first fish....
Andy T. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing โ€“ 35' Scarab
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Frank R.
Sacramento, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The best captain in the harbor

SPORTFISHING or SHARKING or BOTH on July 3, 2023
I was fortunate enough to book a trip with Captain Steve for myself and a friend with his kids. The best captain and trup I...
Frank R. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing โ€“ 35' Scarab
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Jeffrey D.
Rancho Santa Margarita, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Cruisingโ€™ with Capโ€™n Steve

2 Hour Trip โ€“ Quickie on June 29, 2023
Such a great cruise with Capโ€™N Steve. What a rad and knowledgeable guy. He took us out the harbor and along the beautiful...
Jeffrey D. recommends RockenReel Sportfishing โ€“ 35' Scarab
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