Chris Williams
Chris Williams
us
California, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified

Sealutions Top Shelf Fishing Excursion

Half Day Trip AM-5 hours4 adults

Where do we start?! Captain Shannon made our fishing trip an unforgettable experience from beginning to end. His professionalism was evident throughout, and he was incredibly informative, intuitive, and genuinely a wonderful person. We used live bait, and he expertly identified each species we caught, enhancing our knowledge as well as our excitement. The thrill of catching elusive species like halibut, lingcod, and sheepshead was amplified by his enthusiasm. To top it all off, he skillfully filleted our catch and provided excellent recommendations for local restaurants where we could have the fish prepared. Without a doubt, we give him 5 stars for his outstanding service. We can’t wait to book him again and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking to charter in the Newport/Huntington Beach area!

Reported Catch
Halibut
Halibut
Scorpionfish
Scorpionfish
White Seabass
White Seabass

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Sealutions Sportfishing LLC, Newport Beach
4.9
(210)
25 ft
Group size 1 - 4
1 - 4
Fish 1
Fish 2
+4
5 hour trip • 4 persons
US $900

Rating

4.9
210 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 91%
    Great experience
  • 91%
    Family friendly
  • 99%
    Friendly captain
  • 98%
    Good boat
  • 97%
    Recommended
  • 87%
    Caught fish

All reviews (210)

Showing 1 – 5 of 210 reviews
  • Widmeyer Lisboa
    Widmeyer Lisboa
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    He knew exactly where the yellowtail would be

    Half Day Trip AM-5 hours • 2 adults

    Great captain and a fantastic fishing experience in Newport Beach. From the beginning, it was clear he knew the area, the timing of the bait, and where the fish were likely to show up. At one point, he positioned the boat near some sea lions, and I initially thought they might ruin the fishing because they started eating the bait. But shortly after, the sea lions disappeared — and we hooked two yellowtail and 10 sand bass. It really felt like the captain knew exactly what he was doing and had confidence that this spot would produce. What I appreciated most was how motivated he was to teach me. He wasn’t just trying to put fish on the boat; he took the time to explain the techniques and help me become a better fisherman. Knowledgeable and passionate about fishing. I’d definitely fish with him again.

    Reported Catch
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Calico Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Tanner Chitwood
    Tanner Chitwood
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great consistent morning

    Half Day Trip AM-5 hours • 4 adults • 1 child

    Captain Shannon did great getting us on fish right away. we caught a good range of fish on the half day 10+ keepers. He was good with my 7 y/o son and gave us instructions but let us do our thing. Definitely recommend and would go again.

    Reported Catch
    Pacific Barracuda
    Calico Bass
    Sand Bass
    Bonito
  • Robyn Brewington
    Robyn Brewington
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    The perfect day!

    Half Day Trip - 12:30 PM • 4 adults

    Took our 18 year old son and his girlfriend for Ann afternoon of fishing. Captain Shannon was prompt, the boat squeaky clean and the weather was perfect. We had an absolute blast, Shannon is knowledgeable, engaging and just a whole lot of fun! Everyone caught a ton of fish (within the limits), Shannon cleaned and bagged them at the end and now we have some delicious meals planned to continue the memories of a beautiful afternoon. I would 10/10 highly recommend for novices or semi-pros looking for an experience like on other.

    Reported Catch
    California Sheephead
    White Seabass
    Scorpionfish
    Response from Captain

    Great group! Hope to have you onboard again!

  • Carter Grow
    Carter Grow
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    We had a wonderful time

    Half Day Trip AM-5 hours • 3 adults

    We had a great time with Captain Shannon and Sealutions. He was patient and really helpful to each of us. We ended up catching 8 different species of fish and took them to the restaurant to have them cooked up. They were delicious! I would highly recommend this experience to anyone!

    Response from Captain

    Great group! Hope to have you onboard again!

  • Bill B
    Bill B
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great fishing.

    Half Day Trip AM-5 hours • 3 adults

    It sem like we caught something on almost every cast.

    Response from Captain