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Justin Bottrell

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Captain
Justin Bottrell

Member since May 2022 Long Beach, United States

Background: 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!

Hey, I'm Captain Justin Bottrell

Long Beach, United States

Background: 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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Bowline Sportfishing

5.0 / 5

(23 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(23 reviews)

Long Beach • 45 ft • 6 persons

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Trips from US $1,100

Fishing Reports

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.

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.

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.

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.

Half day

Jun 25, 2022 Long Beach

Good fishing for rock fish, sculpin, and sand bass.

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.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 24 reviews

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Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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

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Angler rating

5 stars		21
4 stars		0
3 stars		0
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	100%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	88%
Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	100%

Appropriate for children
	100%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	100%

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BOWLINE SPORTFISHING CATCHES FISH!!!

10 Hour Trip – Catalina Island on March 5, 2025

FishingBooker Member

5.0 / 5

Mar 5, 2025

10 Hour Trip – Catalina Island

BOWLINE SPORTFISHING CATCHES FISH!!!

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... More

Justin is an incredible Captain and will put you on the fish!!! Justin and his crew are friendly and helpful! it doesn’t...

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Harold B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Overall

Fish on!!!

VERIFIED 10 Hour Trip – Catalina Island on June 2, 2025

Harold B.

5.0 / 5

Jun 2, 2025

10 Hour Trip – Catalina Island

Fish on!!!

VERIFIED

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.

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...

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Kara H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great customer service!

VERIFIED 6 Hour Trip – Local Fishing on June 12, 2025

Kara H.

5.0 / 5

Jun 12, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Local Fishing

Great customer service!

VERIFIED

Caught TONS of Fish ! Justin and his crew Aim to please!!!!

Kara H. recommends Bowline Sportfishing

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Kara H. recommends Bowline Sportfishing

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FishingBooker Member

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Captain Justin on the Bowline- The King of the Harbor

6 Hour Trip – Lobster local on September 28, 2024

FishingBooker Member

5.0 / 5

Sep 28, 2024

6 Hour Trip – Lobster local

Captain Justin on the Bowline- The King of the Harbor

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!

From fun times to finding the perfect spots, this boat and Captain do not disappoint! The boat is beautiful and comfortable....

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5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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

6 Hour Trip – Lobster local on February 14, 2025

FishingBooker Member

5.0 / 5

Feb 14, 2025

6 Hour Trip – Lobster local

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

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

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

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Justin Bottrell

Hey, I'm Captain Justin Bottrell

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BOWLINE SPORTFISHING CATCHES FISH!!!

BOWLINE SPORTFISHING CATCHES FISH!!!

Fish on!!!

Fish on!!!

Great customer service!

Great customer service!

Captain Justin on the Bowline- The King of the Harbor

Captain Justin on the Bowline- The King of the Harbor

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

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

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