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Tod Jordanov
Tod Jordanov
us
California, US
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Member since 2026
2.7
Verified

No deckhand on board. Very little help.The captain did not clean the fish.

6 Hour Trip – Nearshore Fishing4 adults

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with our recent fishing charter on Happy Life, which cost $1,400. The experience did not match the description on your website. Although a deckhand was advertised, this was a one-man operation. Because there was no crew to assist us, we had to bait our own hooks and unhook our own fish with very little help from the captain. Furthermore, the captain spoke very little English, making communication extremely difficult. To conclude the trip, we asked to have our catch cleaned, but we were told no. As a result, we only caught small fish and most of our group could not take any fish home.

Reported Catch
Rockfish
Rockfish
Flounder
Flounder
Happy Life Fishing

Happy Life Fishing

Los Angeles
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US $1,200

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Happy Life Fishing
Happy Life Fishing
3.8
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48 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
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+9
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $1,200

Rating

3.8
8 reviews
3.9
Boat & Equipment
3.8
Captain & Crew
3.6
Fishing Experience

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  • Sunny Ontiveros
    Sunny Ontiveros
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great trip

    10 Hour Pleasure Trip – Catalina • 2 adults

    to all who want to join a very comfortable ride, she amazing sites around Catalina and just want to have a good time. They provided snacks, drinks, and multiple beds of our choice. I would know because I was on one of them the entire time although I was sick, I was having a fantastic time catching fishes would go again definitely on an empty stomach and maybe take the entire bottle of sea sick pills 10 out of 10 would go again 

    Reported Catch
    Rockfish
    White Bass
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you so much for loving our trip! It was truly our pleasure to spend the day with you, and we’re looking forward to seeing you again on your next trip with us. A little tip: If you’re prone to seasickness, you can take one seasickness pill before bed the night before, and another one early in the morning before the trip. This usually works very well!

  • Blake Kaplan
    Blake Kaplan
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    A+

    6 Hour Trip – Nearshore Fishing • 6 adults

    Loved hanging with Max - very nice guy and caught tons of fish.

    Reported Catch
    Flounder
    Rockfish
    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for your kind support. I look forward to the opportunity to take you out for another trip again in the future.

  • Samuel Muthinja
    Samuel Muthinja
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Relaxing • 2 adults

    It was a worthwhile 4 hour deep sea fishing adventure with my son.

    Reported Catch
    Flounder
    Rockfish
    Sculpin
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks for your kindly recommendation and glad to hear you enjoyed the trip. Wish you a wonderful rest of the weekend.

  • Charles Pero
    Charles Pero
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, US
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    Member since 2025
    •
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Great trip

    6 Hour Trip – Nearshore Fishing • 6 adults • 2 children

    The captain was very good. He knew where the fish were and moved to find them. We caught plenty of fish.

    Response from Charter operator

    Thank you for enjoying our trip. We'll keep up the great work.

  • James Wojcik
    James Wojcik
    us
    New York, US
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    Member since 2026
    3.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Dont Bother

    4 Hour Trip – Nearshore Relaxing • 5 adults

    The captain was a good guy, however there was no mate so he had to do that job as well, we caught fish ( mostly shark) but thats just how it goes, when we got back to dock, he wanted to give us the fish whole, not even gutted, and i requested that he fillet them, he said he didnt know how! Ohh, one more thing, he charged us for lost sinkers, hard to keep those when sharks are biting 👎🏼