Best Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Dana Point

Socal Fishing Charters

Socal Fishing Charters

8 reviews
 Dana Point  •  25 ft  • 4 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Deep Sea fishing charters in Dana Point

The rich waters of Southern California are known all over the world. Explore shallow coastal waters, the canyons, or the famous Catalina Island with Socal Fishing Charters. Head up to 50 miles offshore for a thrilling fishing experience, targeting anything from Rockfish to Marlin!
Dana Wharf Sportfishing—Boardroom 2

Dana Wharf Sportfishing—Boardroom 2

13 reviews
 Dana Point  •  30 ft  • 4 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Deep Sea fishing charters in Dana Point

Your boat will be the Boardroom II - a 23’ Parker that’s powered by a single 300 HP Yamaha engine. It’s got plenty of room for up to four prospective anglers to fish in comfort, as well as all the necessary safety and navigation gear needed for a safe and productive trip.

Off The Grid - OTG

Off The Grid - OTG

10 reviews
 Dana Point  •  28 ft  • 6 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Deep Sea fishing charters in Dana Point

The waters off the coast of California have plenty to offer to any angler: from bottom fishing hook ups to offshore extravaganza. Off The Grid will put you on the hottest bite on top of premier proven fish havens.
Dana Point Sportfishing

Dana Point Sportfishing

15 reviews
 Dana Point  •  30 ft  • 4 persons
Popular with anglers looking for Deep Sea fishing charters in Dana Point

Explore the waters of Southern California with Dana Point Sportfishing! It is run by a small group of avid fishermen who have been fishing the local waters all their lives. Their superior knowledge of the area’s fishing grounds has contributed to them all becoming experts in finding fish both nearshore and offshore.
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Top Deep Sea Fishing Charters in Dana Point

Pacific Mistress Sportfishing

Pacific Mistress Sportfishing

6 reviews
Dana Point  • 32 ft  • 4 persons
7 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $1,500
Pacific Adventure Co. Sportfisher

Pacific Adventure Co. Sportfisher

2 reviews
Dana Point  • 28 ft  • 4 persons
12 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $475
Overnight Fishing Trips

Overnight Fishing Trips

Dana Point  • 32 ft  • 4 persons
7 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $1,400
RockenReel Sportfishing

RockenReel Sportfishing

95 reviews
Dana Point  • 36 ft  • 6 persons
46 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $495
Left Coast Sportfishing

Left Coast Sportfishing

2 reviews
Dana Point  • 30 ft  • 4 persons
3 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $400
Dana Wharf Sportfishing - Boardroom

Dana Wharf Sportfishing - Boardroom

4 reviews
Dana Point  • 65 ft  • 6 persons
7 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $1,550
Mariner's Yacht Charters–24' Parker

Mariner's Yacht Charters–24' Parker

1 review
Dana Point  • 24 ft  • 4 persons
5 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $450
Dana Wharf Sportfishing - Current

Dana Wharf Sportfishing - Current

15 reviews
Dana Point  • 53 ft  • 6 persons
15 people are looking at this charter.
trips from $1,450
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Deep Sea Fishing in Dana Point

If you are in Southern California and looking for some great deep sea fishing Dana Point has some of the best charters around. The dock is packed with cutting-edge sportfishing vessels, each trying to outdo the next with the equipment and facilities you will find onboard. Deep sea fishing is serious business around here, with day trips running a full twelve hours and multi-day adventures a very common option.

Where will you go?

Most Dana Point deep sea fishing charters will head out to fish around the Channel Islands. Santa Catalina and San Clemente are some of the most popular destinations and in the summer the waters explode with a roar of foam as massive Tuna and Marlin hit the surrounding reefs.
 
Take a quick look at a satellite view of the islands and you will understand why the area is so popular. The surrounding waters are a maze of deep trenches and underwater ledges, with the blue waters of the ocean floor looming behind them. This is the dream hunting ground for big game pelagics, as well as the anglers who pursue them.
 
If you book in for a multi-day trip you can expect to leave the islands behind you, traveling 100 miles or more out past to the drop-off or down into Mexican waters. This is where the biggest fish can be found, and it is well worth the price of a passport for a chance to target the huge billfish and Tuna that live in these waters. A lot of charters heading out from Dana Point will be heading into Mexican waters, so it is always worth mentioning if you don’t want to cross the border.

What will you catch?

You can expect a mixed bag when Deep Sea Fishing out of Dana Point. White Seabass, Yellowtail, and common bottom dwellers like Snapper and Grouper can be found year-round. These are all great food fish and Yellowtail are very hard fighters as an added bonus.
 
But there’s one very big reason the crowds come here - Bluefin Tuna. The last few years have been great for this ultimate delicacy of the deep, with big fish in big numbers showing up over the early summer months. Add in Yellowfins and Bigeyes, not to mention the summer Marlin migration, and you will see that when it comes to deep sea fishing Dana Point is where you need to be!
 

Dana Point

4.66
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Top Targeted Deep Sea Fishing Species in Dana Point

Yellowtail Amberjack

Yellowtail Amberjack

Tuna (Yellowfin)

Tuna (Yellowfin)

Tuna (Bluefin)

Tuna (Bluefin)

Halibut

Halibut