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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Los Angeles

6 Hour Local Lobster Hooping

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Los Angeles

LA Inshore/Nearshore Classic

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Nearshore Fishing in Los Angeles

6-Hour Los Angeles Mixed Bag

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Marina del Rey

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Nearshore Fishing in San Diego

Local Offshore - 42’ Hershine

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42 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,610
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in San Diego

9-12 Hour Trip – Island Charter

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Inshore, Nearshore Fishing in Long Beach

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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in San Diego

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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty in Long Beach

4 Hour Fishing Experience

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35 ft 1 - 5 People From $850
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Deep Sea Fishing in Los Angeles

11 Hour Catalina Fishing Experience

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Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore, Jetty in Long Beach

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Nearshore Fishing in San Diego

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Everything to Know About Booking a California barracuda fishing charter

Why should I book a barracuda fishing charter in California with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 29 barracuda trips in California, and the most popular trips in the area are San Diego Half Day Roundup guided by Andrew, Local Excursion - 31’ Chris Craft guided by Nathan, and Coastal Banks Thriller guided by Leng.

Our guides in California are rated a 4.67 out of 5 based on 4713 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly barracuda guides / fishing lessons in California? Check out our beginner and family friendly barracuda guides in California.

What types of barracuda fishing charters are common in California?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for barracuda in California as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in California are bottom fishing, trolling, and heavy tackle fishing but light tackle fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do California barracuda fishing charters cost?

Prices for barracuda in California can range anywhere from about $840 to $2,530, but the average price for a half day trip for barracuda in California is $822. The average price for a full day trip for barracuda in California is $1,778.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for barracuda fishing in California?

The most popular season for barracuda fishing in California is summer, and most anglers book their trips 32 days in advance.

Do I need a California fishing license for barracuda and what are the bag limits for barracuda in California?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in California, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in California. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in California.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Harry and Alec were amazing and put us on the fish. Both were extremely knowledgeable and very entertaining during the day. I cannot recommend them highly enough and am so grateful for their expertise and efforts to make the trip so much fun. Thank you guys!

    Don O. | October 21, 2024

    Trip: 6 Hour Local Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great trip wonderful time. We caught an astonishing variety of fish! Everyone had a great time.

    John H. | October 11, 2023

    Trip: 6 hr (AM or PM)

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time on our trip with Captain Nathan’s crew! Noah was our skipper, and Nick was the deckhand. They were both helpful and engaging, and always there to lend a hand. Would definitely recommend for both beginner and experienced anglers!

    Elena G. | August 2, 2023

    Trip: Local Excursion - 42’ Hershine

  • ★★★★★
    Awesome trip, Captain Sam and his first mate Noah were extremely helpful. Captain had us in a school of bluefin within minutes of stopping. We all met our limit for the day! They cleaned them and bagged them. We got some really awesome pictures! Great trip and would highly recommend Captain Sam.

    George D. | July 2, 2023

    Trip: San Diego Offshore Adventure

  • ★★★★★
    Bobby was our captain and he treated myself, my son and my grandson like we owned the boat. He was very professional and courteous and answered all our questions. He gave us choices which no other service has in the past. This was much appreciated and I plan on returning again.

    John P. | June 5, 2023

    Trip: 6 hr (AM or PM)

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