Captain
Dan McGonagle

Member since March 2022 San Diego, United States
Background
Captain Dan has been fishing the San Diego Pacific for over 15 years. Growing up in a fishing family, he has been fishing and working on boats since the day he was born. While working on larger sport boats and 6-pack boats in San Diego over the years, he acquired is 100 Ton masters license. He knows the industry very well and is well in touch with other captians on other boats, which is a very deadly weapon. From inshore to offshore and islands, he knows the industry well and thrives to put his customers on fish and give them the most memorable and personable fishing experience possible.
Techniques
From bottom fishing, to casting, to kite fishing for big bluefin tuna, we do it all. Every trip is catered to our customers and what type of fish they want to catch as well as the type of experience they want to have.

Hey, I'm Captain Dan McGonagle

San Diego, United States
Background
Captain Dan has been fishing the San Diego Pacific for over 15 years. Growing up in a fishing family, he has been fishing and working on boats since the day he was born. While working on larger sport boats and 6-pack boats in San Diego over the years, he acquired is 100 Ton masters license. He knows the industry very well and is well in touch with other captians on other boats, which is a very deadly weapon. From inshore to offshore and islands, he knows the industry well and thrives to put his customers on fish and give them the most memorable and personable fishing experience possible.
Techniques
From bottom fishing, to casting, to kite fishing for big bluefin tuna, we do it all. Every trip is catered to our customers and what type of fish they want to catch as well as the type of experience they want to have.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(12 reviews)
San Diego
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $450

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2)
Half day trip with Captain Dan
Half day trip with Captain Dan
Angler rating
11
1
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 12 reviews
Mark K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Consummate professional

VERIFIED   4 Hour AM Inshore on June 22, 2024
We booked for a half day bay trip, we had a group of 4, with 2 of those four having never ocean fished before. We were catching...
Mark K. recommends Fish Further Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Mark K. recommends Fish Further Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Neil S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Superb

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on September 23, 2024
Dan is a great Skipper who worked hard to get us on to fish. Really enthusiastic and very helpful.
Neil S. recommends Fish Further Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Neil S. recommends Fish Further Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Ben H.
Grelton, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Dan

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Trip โ€“ Inshore (am) on July 5, 2023
Booking a trip with Dan was fast and simple! The communication was great as far as directions and time or place to meet up....
Ben H. recommends Fish Further Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Dan McGonagle Captain replied

BRANDY A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

More than expected.

VERIFIED   4 Hour PM Inshore on March 9, 2024
Even though our original date to fish was cancelled due to weather, Capt. Dan worked with us to make it happen on another day!...
BRANDY A. recommends Fish Further Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Dan McGonagle Captain replied

Christopher W.
Los Gatos, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family Fishing Fun

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore on August 4, 2022
My three kids and I had a great day on the water with Captain Dan. The boat was clean and well maintained. It was loaded up...
Christopher W. recommends Fish Further Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Dan McGonagle Captain replied