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Justin Bottrell
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Justin Bottrell

Long Beach, United States
25+ reviews
Captain Justin has been fishing the waters in Southern California for over 2 decades. Join him aboard and have a memorable experience fishing this beautiful area!

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Rating

5.0
25 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (25)

Showing 1 – 5 of 25 reviews
  • David Tang
    David Tang
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome day at Catalina!

    10 Hour – Catalina Island • 6 adults • 2 children

    Took the family out on the Bowline, Captain Justin and deckhand Joey are top notch. Thank you for a great time on water at Catalina. My Son and I caught out first yellowtail! Awesome memories, will book again! Tight lines!

    Response from Captain

    thank you so much

  • Matt Ryan
    Matt Ryan
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0

    BOWLINE SPORTFISHING CATCHES FISH!!!

    10 Hour – Catalina Island

    Justin is an incredible Captain and will put you on the fish!!! Justin and his crew are friendly and helpful! it doesn't matter if you are an experienced angler, or just a beginner! They will take care of you!!! All ages are welcome and accommodated! Justin actively seeks fish! He will not waste your time and hard earned money and just take you on a boat ride... He knows his local waters and conditions to put you in the best zone possible to CATCH FISH!! THANK YOU BOWLINE SPORTFISHING!!! -FishinMatt Ryan

    Reported catch:
    Calico Bass
    Great Barracuda
    Bonito
    Halibut
  • Harold Buniger
    Harold Buniger
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish on!!!

    10 Hour – Catalina Island • 6 adults • 1 child

    If you want to catch fish Justin is the captain you want he is not just trying to take you on a boat ride . He is the captain that will find them and get them in the boat!!! We have been on 5 other fishing excursions hands down by far this one was the best.

    Reported catch:
    Calico Bass
    Great Barracuda
  • Lisa Onyshko
    Lisa Onyshko
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    Captain Justin on the Bowline- The King of the Harbor

    6 Hour – Local Lobster Trip

    From fun times to finding the perfect spots, this boat and Captain do not disappoint! The boat is beautiful and comfortable. The deckhand's are always on their A game! The trips just keep getting better and better! It's the perfectly priced package for an all encompassing and amazing fishing experience! It doesn't get better than this!

    Reported catch:
    Thresher Shark
  • Gerard Tuttoilmondo
    Gerard Tuttoilmondo
    Member since 2025
    5.0

    Trip to Catalina Island what a great adventure great captain and crew

    6 Hour – Local Lobster Trip

    Justin has been putting us on the fish the lobster for a few years now, well worth the money great experience knowledgeable captain and crew

    Reported catch:
    Calico Bass
    Bonito
    Bluefin Tuna
    Halibut
    +1

Real catches shared by our community

  • Bowline Sportfishing
    Bowline SportfishingLos Angeles, CA
    A group of six anglers proudly displaying their catch of various fish, including bass, on a boat during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Calico Bass
    Harold B.
    Harold B.
    If you want to catch fish Justin is the captain you want he is not just trying to take you on a boat ride . He is the captain that will find them and get them in the boat!!! We have been on 5 other fishing excursions hands down by far this one was the best.
  • Bowline Sportfishing
    Bowline SportfishingLong Beach, CA
    Four anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Flounder while enjoying a sunny day on the ocean.
    Fish 1
    Halibut
    Here is what is biting now in March 2025. Halibut, sheepshead, white fish, sculpin, bass and white sea bass at the island. Starting April 1st the rockfish will be open.
  • Bowline Sportfishing
    Bowline SportfishingLos Angeles, CA
    Group of adult anglers displaying freshly caught fish aboard a boat, with a large pile of red fish arranged on the deck.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Vermilion Rockfish
    Loretta S.
    Loretta S.
    My husband & our sons & grandson had an awesome time fishing with you and your staff. And I was so happy to be able to see their experience on your live, loved it!
  • Bowline Sportfishing
    Bowline SportfishingLong Beach, CA
    A family group proudly displaying their catch of various fish, including rockfish and lingcod, on a fishing charter trip.
    Fishing is starting to shape up at Catalina. We are getting some very decent rockfish and a mix bag of Bonita, whitefish, calico bass, Halibut and the occasional white sea bass.
  • Bowline Sportfishing
    Bowline SportfishingLong Beach, CA
    Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of lobsters on a night fishing trip.
    Some good lobster fishing going on right now. Catalina isand we pulled 112 lobsters and local we pulled 37.
  • Bowline Sportfishing
    Bowline SportfishingLong Beach, CA
    Adult angler holding a large snook aboard a boat offshore, with open water visible in the background.
    Fish 1
    White Seabass
    Connie M.
    Connie M.
    Great day! We had beginners and long time fishers, everyone had a great time, highly recommend!
  • Bowline Sportfishing
    Bowline SportfishingLong Beach, CA
    Multiple freshly caught blue-and-yellow sport fish arranged on a boat deck, including several streamlined pelagic fish.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Some decent fishing for yellowtail going on at Catalina. Book your trip to get a chance at catching some.
  • Bowline Sportfishing
    Bowline SportfishingLong Beach, CA
    Angler proudly displaying two vibrant Rockfish caught during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Black Rockfish
    Good fishing for rock fish, sculpin, and sand bass.
  • Bowline Sportfishing
    Bowline SportfishingLong Beach, CA
    A young angler proudly displaying a vibrant Rockfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Black Rockfish
    Some large impressive vermilion red rock fish bitting as well as large sculpin and a few other things. Weather has improved and things look to get better every day.
  • Bowline Sportfishing
    Bowline SportfishingLong Beach, CA
    Group of anglers displaying their catch of various fish, including Yellowtail and Rockfish, while enjoying a sunny day on the water near Catalina Island.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Good fishing at Catalina Island and getting better. We used live squid. We boats 6 yellowtail, 3 Bonito, lots of calico bass, big sheepshead and other random fish.

What's biting with Bowline Sportfishing in Long Beach

As offshore waters see the last of pelagics, remember that Halibut are there, along with Calico Bass, Lingcod, and Rock Cod.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Four anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Flounder while enjoying a sunny day on the ocean.

What's biting now?

Mar 25, 2025 • Long Beach
Here is what is biting now in March 2025. Halibut, sheepshead, white fish, sculpin, bass and white sea bass at the island. Starting April 1st the rockfish will be open.
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A family group proudly displaying their catch of various fish, including rockfish and lingcod, on a fishing charter trip.

Catalina Island

Apr 11, 2023 • Long Beach
Fishing is starting to shape up at Catalina. We are getting some very decent rockfish and a mix bag of Bonita, whitefish, calico bass, Halibut and the occasional white sea bass.
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Group of anglers proudly displaying their catch of lobsters on a night fishing trip.

lobster fishing

Feb 18, 2023 • Long Beach
Some good lobster fishing going on right now. Catalina isand we pulled 112 lobsters and local we pulled 37.
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Multiple freshly caught blue-and-yellow sport fish arranged on a boat deck, including several streamlined pelagic fish.

3/4 Catalina yellowtail bite.

Jun 27, 2022 • Long Beach
Some decent fishing for yellowtail going on at Catalina. Book your trip to get a chance at catching some.
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Angler proudly displaying two vibrant Rockfish caught during a deep-sea fishing trip.

Half day

Jun 25, 2022 • Long Beach
Good fishing for rock fish, sculpin, and sand bass.
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A young angler proudly displaying a vibrant Rockfish while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Half day is bitting

Jun 11, 2022 • Long Beach
Some large impressive vermilion red rock fish bitting as well as large sculpin and a few other things. Weather has improved and things look to get better every day.
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