Dana Point Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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Steve L.

Dana Point, California

Reported 7 months ago

Sand Bass, Calico Bass, Lizard Fish,Jack, SmeltHalibut, White Fish, Pacific Makeral and a Shark 02/21/2026 .

Steve L. Dana Point, California Reported 7 months ago

Sand Bass, Calico Bass, Lizard Fish,Jack, SmeltHalibut, White Fish, Pacific Makeral and a Shark 02/21/2026 .

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Kevin D.

Long Beach, California

Reported 8 months ago

54 pound White Sea bass caught locally.
Lobster are crawling

Kevin D. Long Beach, California Reported 8 months ago

54 pound White Sea bass caught locally.
Lobster are crawling

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Steve L.

Dana Point, California

Reported 9 months ago

Filling the coolers again and again Dec 30th, 2025!Limits of fresh fish all day long!
Monster Sand Bass, Calico Bass Rock Fish GREAT FISHING RIGHT NOW!
White Fish are tasty. Bonito are excellent fresh Pokémon! Fishing has been great the last 2 days!
Smashing big Bonito and limits on White Fish
HALIBUT SEASON IS HERE!!

Steve L. Dana Point, California Reported 9 months ago

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Harry M.

Los Angeles, California

Reported 9 months ago

Really good local action in full affect ! Sheephead , whitefish , mixed bass and some sculpin .

Harry M. Los Angeles, California Reported 9 months ago

Really good local action in full affect ! Sheephead , whitefish , mixed bass and some sculpin .

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Kevin D.

Long Beach, California

Reported 10 months ago

The BUGS are crawlin.

Kevin D. Long Beach, California Reported 10 months ago

The BUGS are crawlin.

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Steve L.

Dana Point, California

Reported 1 year ago

It s been so slow. Rick Fush opened 4/1. Bad weather on 4/1 and 4/2 so no charters. Todays 6 hr was hurtung for the first 1.5 hrs then they went fir Rockfish and kept 7. Really good eating.

Steve L. Dana Point, California Reported 1 year ago

It s been so slow. Rick Fush opened 4/1. Bad weather on 4/1 and 4/2 so no charters. Todays 6 hr was hurtung for the first 1.5 hrs then they went fir Rockfish and kept 7. Really good eating.

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Steve L.

Dana Point, California

Reported 1 year ago

It s been so slow. Rick fush opened 4/1. Bad weather ont 4/1 and 4/2 so no charters. Todays 6 hr was hurtung for the first 1.5 hrs then they went fir Rockfish and kept 7. Really good eating.

Steve L. Dana Point, California Reported 1 year ago

It s been so slow. Rick fush opened 4/1. Bad weather ont 4/1 and 4/2 so no charters. Todays 6 hr was hurtung for the first 1.5 hrs then they went fir Rockfish and kept 7. Really good eating.

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Anton F.

Dana Point, California

Reported 3 years ago

Great Fishing on Tanner and Cortes Banks on 2 Day Trips. Bluefin and Yellowtail are on the chew.

Anton F. Dana Point, California Reported 3 years ago

Great Fishing on Tanner and Cortes Banks on 2 Day Trips. Bluefin and Yellowtail are on the chew.

Yellowtail Amberjack Fishing in Dana Point, California

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Capt. Harry and Alec were incredible. Just a fantastic day on the water. Caught our limit of bass within the first couple hours and continued to pull in a couple Bonito as well. These two know how to make a day of fishing on the ocean even better.
Troy A. | September 2, 2026

Trip: 6 Hour Local Fishing
★★★★★
Gerry got us right where the yellowtail have been for the last month. The action was slow but we did land a very nice yellowtail. No one was really catching anywhere but Gerry continued to try. My daughter and I had a blast even tho it was slow.
Eric S. | August 23, 2026

Trip: 6-8 Hr– Catalina Island Trip
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Steve responded promptly when I made a list minute inquiry and our time on the water with Noah was incredible! Book a trip with Steve and team!!
Joe H. | August 18, 2026

Trip: Sportfishing Or Sharking - 47'
★★★★★
Absolutely packed with knowledge, taking us to some of the best spots. Fishing trip so successful we had to return half of our catches so we didnt go over limit. I will be recommending to friends, family, and my future trips. 10/10. He knows all the spots.
Jovan V. | July 25, 2026

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We had Captain Jeremy take us out “near shore” and had an amazing time. It was just two adults and my son who’s 10. He was great with all of us, kept us fishing, enjoyable to talk to, and we caught a variety of fish. We all wanna go again with Jeremy.!
Rebecca F. | June 24, 2026

Trip: Long Beach Nearshore Adventure
★★★★★
Had such an amazing time! Kevin knows his fishing holes and how to hook em. Had a great time on the water laughing and reeling them in! Can't wait to go again.
David A. | May 1, 2026

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My son and I booked a trip with Kevin's team through Captain Experiences. Our captain out of Long Beach was Jeremy. He was fun, knowledgeable, and genuinely excited to be on the water. We did a half day trip which was more than great. My 14 year old son had a blast. I would do it all over again without a doubt.
George M. | April 6, 2026

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My two teenaged sons absolutely loved this trip. They had the best day and loved the captain and said he had a very nice boat either way a downstairs room and bathroom.
Dayna M. | March 18, 2026

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Captain Harry is an excellent captain. I’d go out fishing with Captain Harry any day of the week. Very professional.
Porter W. | March 17, 2026

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Harry and crew were so patient with my teenagers. This was our first time out on the sea. The boys had a blast! Harry made sure that everyone caught fish. Thank you again and I would highly recommend.
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Dana Point Fishing Reports (October 2026)

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