Captain
Cheyne Waldner

Member since February 2016 Dana Point, United States
Background
I have lived locally for over 30 years and grew up fishing, diving and surfing on the waters off Southern California. When it comes to finding areas only the locals know about, I have a clear advantage and enjoy sharing my knowledge with my customers. I am Certified Dive Master as well as a Boat Captain.
Techniques
I am an expert at locating fish both near shore, offshore and at the Islands. I specialize in targeting a wide range of fish including Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Shark, Halibut, Bass, Yellowtail, Rock Cod, Wahoo, Marlin, and just about anything else that ventures into our waters.

Hey, I'm Captain Cheyne Waldner

Dana Point, United States
Background
I have lived locally for over 30 years and grew up fishing, diving and surfing on the waters off Southern California. When it comes to finding areas only the locals know about, I have a clear advantage and enjoy sharing my knowledge with my customers. I am Certified Dive Master as well as a Boat Captain.
Techniques
I am an expert at locating fish both near shore, offshore and at the Islands. I specialize in targeting a wide range of fish including Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, Shark, Halibut, Bass, Yellowtail, Rock Cod, Wahoo, Marlin, and just about anything else that ventures into our waters.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(31 reviews)
Dana Point
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $595

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 31 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (42)
Great fishing trip!
Great fishing trip!
Great fishing trip!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
63%
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Sam S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Trip for Sam on March 20, 2026
We booked our trip last minute but Captain Cheyne made this work for us and very accommodating to our schedule. We had a great...
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Sami H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Fishing Trip Weโ€™ve Had!

VERIFIED   5 Hour - 1:00 PM on March 3, 2026
We had an amazing time on this fishing trip! The captain and his crew were fantasticโ€”very knowledgeable, friendly, and just...
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Taylour E.
Corona, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Captain Conner

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on June 22, 2020
Had a awesome time out on the water! Captain Conner took us to a bunch of different hunny holes for halibut which we were targeting....
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Clifford L.
Irvine, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day Trip with Capt Craig

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 19, 2021
We had a great experience with Capt Craig.ย  He was friendly and knowledgeable about the fishery.ย  He wasted no time getting...
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Shannon H.
Los Angeles, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5 hour trip with Captain Chip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 9, 2019
We enjoyed our fishing trip on June 9.ย  I wish we would have been able to go out further for bigger fish, it didnt seem it...
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