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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
379
Reviews
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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

RockenReel Sportfishing - 47' Jersey

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(344 reviews)
Dana Point
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Trips from US $995

RockenReel Sportfishing โ€“ 35' Scarab

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(35 reviews)
Dana Point
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $595

RockenReel Sportfishing โ€“ Hotel California

Dana Point
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Trips from US $795

Fishing Reports

Calico Bass and Pacific Barracuda !
Calico Bass and Pacific Barracuda !
Aug 3, 2025 Dana Point
The ROCKENREEL had 3 charters today. This morning's bite started out with a nice Barracuda on the first cast immediately. The third catch was a nice White Sea Bass followed by a couple dozen more Calico Bass, one Sand Bass and a ton of big Barracuda. Tomorrow Captain Noah is scouting Catalina for 10 hours on the Scarab and I'm targeting Big Makos on a 10 hour and I will drop for Swordfish followed by a local twilight trip for WSB. Fish on.
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Calico Bass local Catalina Island tough
Calico Bass local Catalina Island tough
Aug 2, 2025 Dana Point
Last night the local Bass Bite was wide open. Today water started out blue the went green. 67-69 degrees today 69.4 high. We had a tough 12 hr and stayed out 2 hours longer-14 hrs for a couple small makeral and a Bonito at Catalina. Q4 mile bank was quiet . 267 was quiet. Out front it was slow. The scarab has a 5 hr 6am-11 am fir 2 Calico Bass. I talked to a few other guys on the radio and when I got back. Everyone just shook their head- thats fishing. We tried everything shuts off as quick as it turns back on. There is always tomorrow! One of our local stick boats landed a 450 and 340 swordfish today. I witnessed the second catch from our boat and it was epic. My buddy saw 3 4-5 foot makos this morning on his way to the 267 where nobody was home. I hit the 14 mile bank 2 times today and Nada. THE STICK NOAT CAPTAIN SAID HE SAW A BIG BIG BIG MAKO OUT FRONT TODAY.
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Fish On! Water temps are back up.Tuna 26
Fish On! Water temps are back up.Tuna 26
Jul 29, 2025 Dana Point
Bass and Barracuda bite - back on again. First cast today landed a 22 inch White Sea Bass and steady Calico Bass bite. Whale watching cattle boat spotted a big Mako yesterday. We were not targeting Mako- was scouting for the Tuna that started squirting into our battlegrounds out front at the 267 bank. Fish on! Dorado have not showed in numbers. Yellowtail-"Amberjack" are also out there if you can find the right kelp patti holding fish.
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30- 40 lb Halibut
30- 40 lb Halibut
Jul 25, 2025 Dana Point
A quick 3 hr . A nice 30-40lb Halibut turned and snapped the line when he saw the boat Calico Bass
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Mako Shark at 14 Mile Bank- BOOYA!
Mako Shark at 14 Mile Bank- BOOYA!
Jul 24, 2025 Dana Point
Had a full day trip and left the harbor water was 58 degrees. Out front inshore 63 degrees for 1 Calico Bass so off to the 14 mile bank for 1 small Mako Shark. Slow day. Hopefully tomorrow the cold water temps bounce back and start warming for awesome action like yesterday! Its been really good for over a month. The wind only blew at 25 Knotts for about 6 hours last night and it picked up this afternoon. Tomorrow's fishing and water temps are to be determined. Catalina fishing is the same as the local right now.
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This has been another epic week of local
This has been another epic week of local
Jul 23, 2025 Dana Point
Mako Sharks are HOT. Best season we have ever had RockenReel Sportfishing specializes in dual fishing- fish/shark combo trips. We have secret sauces and go above and beyond when it comes to budget- we don't have one- our goal is to do everything in our power to land you that catch of a lifetime. We triple down and get busy. Bait, attract tactics, tackle and are expertise and secret weapons have earned us the reputation of being the #1 S CAL Sharking Charter Fleet. We live, eat and breathe fishing! This season started early with the Bass and Barracuda bite. Halibut is starting to turn on now. The pelagic fish should be local soon- water temps are 69-71 degrees, great fishing temps. The Mako Sharks are here with warm blue clean water and we are averaging a few Mako Sharks every day fir the past 5 days. Bass and Barracuda are wide-open several hours if every day. It's still fishing so sometimes you don't get the fish or sharks but this time of year - summer and early fall- you have a great chance.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 379 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
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Scott F.
Gardena, CA
Bad
1.7 / 5
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Bad
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Poor
1.0 / 5
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Not worth the money

VERIFIED   SPORTFISHING / SHARKING or COMBO on July 5, 2023
Way too many reasons on why they failed. Placed blame where it did not belong instead of taking accountability. Would...
Scott F. does not recommend RockenReel Sportfishing - 47' Jersey
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Barry A.
Show Low, AZ
Poor
1.0 / 5
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Poor planning

VERIFIED   8 Hour โ€“ Seas The Day on July 27, 2022
The fishing deck is too small for more than two fishermen and the first mate. The Captain is fos. He kept talking about how...
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Genet L.
Good
3.0 / 5
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Good
3.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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Fishing with Steven

VERIFIED   HANG OVER on April 11, 2021
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Joe P.
Mission Viejo, CA
Bad
1.7 / 5
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2.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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Fishing with Steven

VERIFIED   2 Hour โ€“ Quickie (3 PM) on July 31, 2021
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