Anton Faicchio
Captain

Anton Faicchio

Dana Point, United States
Angler's choice
50+ reviews
I got into fishing from doing summer vacations on Bass Lake and I just progressed from Bluegill and Largemouth fishing into ocean fishing. I have been running charters since 2015, having earlier been a commercial fisherman. My favorite thing about running charters is all the great people I get to meet and make lifelong memories for them and myself. Techniques are constantly changing, every year or even every day. The ocean is constantly changing so you have to adapt to new techniques all the time. We've caught anything from big 200+ lb Bluefin to big Striped Marlin, but by far our favorite fishing is for our bread and butter fish: the California Yellowtail.

Charter

Rating

4.9
51 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (51)

Showing 1 – 5 of 51 reviews
  • Jeremy Lindstrom
    Jeremy Lindstrom
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect Family Trip

    Half Day Trip (PM) • 3 adults • 1 child

    Here's a polished version that keeps your enthusiasm while improving the flow and grammar: Fantastic Trip and Crew! We reeled in at least 70 fish, if not more! The crew really knew what they were doing—they read the room, knew exactly where to go, and gave everyone just the right amount of attention. Mission accomplished! Our only two goals were for the kids to catch fish and to bring enough home for dinner, and we easily did both. There was plenty of room below deck for all the snacks and drinks we brought. The refrigerator kept everything nice and cold, there was a microwave if needed, and the table was a great size for setting out chips, dips, and other snacks. One quick note: the boat now departs from Dock 37, not the O/L location you may see mentioned in older posts. This was an amazing trip from start to finish. Highly recommend—you'll love it!

    Reported catch:
    Calico Bass
    Sand Bass
    Response from Captain

    thanks for the great review! enjoy the rest of your guys trip!!

  • Andrew Tenaglia
    Andrew Tenaglia
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent Experience!

    3 Hour Trip (AM) • 4 adults • 3 children

    We had a great time with Antone and Logan.  it was me and 3, 14 year-old boys on the trip. The first thing that I thought was excellent is Antone (30s) and Logan (21) are both younger which made them very relatable to the kids. Antone is an avid baseball fan and Logan is a hockey guy. No shortage of conversation on the way out to the fish! Once there, they absolutely knew exactly what they were doing and were professional and fun from start to finish. In 3 hours we had 20 fish and enough keepers to power dinner for 5 that evening! Book with confidence - these are the guys you want!

    Response from Captain

    You da man! Appriecate this! Go yankees! Haha

  • Sarah Scott-wilson
    Sarah Scott-wilson
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect Last Minute Trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 5 adults

    We had an incredible half day fishing trip on the Pacific Mistress out of Dana Point. Captain Anton and deck hand Logan were absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole experience fun from start to finish. The fishing was nonstop. Boy did we fish. We caught and released over 60 fish, which made for an exciting and action packed day on the water. To top it off, just as the trip was winding down, we landed a beautiful halibut that was perfect for dinner. Such a great surprise to end the trip. Everything about the experience was smooth, well organized, and enjoyable. You can tell this crew really knows what they are doing and genuinely cares about making sure everyone has a great time. Highly recommend this trip to anyone in the area. We will absolutely be booking again next time we are back.

    Reported catch:
    Halibut
    Response from Captain

    Your the best!! Thanks so much!

  • Christopher Rudolph
    Christopher Rudolph
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2021
    5 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Yellowtails Delight

    8 Hour Coastal Trip (AM) • 4 adults

    Pacific Mistress Sportfishing Charter Operator, Dana Point, CA. Capt Anton Faicchio and deck mate Cole turned our fishing trip into a huge success, returning to Dana Point Harbor with 5 trophy sized Yellowtails, 4 Bonitos, and 4 Bass fish. Anton and Cole were professional, very knowledgeable, experienced fisherman, and were happy to share their insights with us. We will return in June 2027 and look forward to fishing with them again. We remain fully satisfied with Pacific Mistress, as they became our Go To fishing charter operator. Thank you so much, Anton and Cole!

    Reported catch:
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Great Barracuda
    Sand Bass
    Calico Bass
    Response from Captain

    Hell ya man ! Thanks for the great review!!!

  • Kevin Strange
    Kevin Strange
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent trip!

    3 Hour Trip (AM) • 5 adults • 2 children

    Captain Anton and Grant were fantastic. Super knowledgeable about fishing and very personable. They were great with my two boys, who are newer to fishing. We caught a lot of fish, 7 different species in only a couple hours of fishing. My two boys had a blast - “one of the best days ever” according to my 11 year old. We will be back for more fishing with Captain Anton! Thanks again!

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    White Seabass
    Calico Bass
    Bonito
    Response from Captain

    Thats awesome! Thanks man for the great review! See you soon!

Real catches shared by our community

  • Pacific Mistress Sportfishing
    Pacific Mistress SportfishingDana Point, CA
    Perfect Family Trip
    Jeremy L.
    Jeremy L.
  • Pacific Mistress Sportfishing
    Pacific Mistress SportfishingDana Point, CA
    Excellent Experience!
    Andrew T.
    Andrew T.
  • Pacific Mistress Sportfishing
    Pacific Mistress SportfishingDana Point, CA
    Super clean boat, great equipment, knowledgeable captain
    William H.
    William H.
  • Pacific Mistress Sportfishing
    Pacific Mistress SportfishingDana Point, CA
    awesome trip great crew
    William B.
    William B.
  • Pacific Mistress Sportfishing
    Pacific Mistress SportfishingDana Point, CA
    Perfect Last Minute Trip
    Sarah S.
    Sarah S.
  • Pacific Mistress Sportfishing
    Pacific Mistress SportfishingDana Point, CA
    The Best!
    Richard R.
    Richard R.
  • Pacific Mistress Sportfishing
    Pacific Mistress SportfishingDana Point, CA
    great trip!!!
    Joshua S.
    Joshua S.
  • Pacific Mistress Sportfishing
    Pacific Mistress SportfishingDana Point, CA
    Great Sport !!
    Gary B.
    Gary B.
  • Pacific Mistress Sportfishing
    Pacific Mistress SportfishingDana Point, CA
    Anton and Logan were knowledgeable, accommodating, and helped my son and I make a life long memory!
    Tyler F.
    Tyler F.
  • Pacific Mistress Sportfishing
    Pacific Mistress SportfishingDana Point, CA
    Lots of fun and variety
    Jerry J.
    Jerry J.

What's biting with Pacific Mistress Sportfishing in Dana Point

Spiny Lobsters come into season in October, so remeber to lay your traps at the start of your trip. Even if you don't hook a single fish you will still have plenty of delicious seafood at the end of the day.

Top catches for October