Black Seabass Fishing Charters In California

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Recently Booked Black Seabass Fishing Charters In California

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Nearshore Fishing Charter in San Diego

Local Excursion - 42’ Hershine

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42 ft 1 - 12 People From $175 / person
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Nearshore Fishing Charter in San Diego

Local Excursion - 31’ Chris Craft

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31 ft 1 - 6 People From $167 / person

Most Popular Types of Black Seabass Trips in California

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Everything to Know About Booking a California black seabass fishing charter

What are the best black seabass fishing charters in California?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 black seabass trips in California, and the most popular trips in the area are Local Excursion - 42’ Hershine guided by Nathan and Local Excursion - 31’ Chris Craft guided by Nathan.

Our guides in California are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 2415 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and 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.

The most popular city to book a Black Seabass charter in California is San Diego.

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What types of black seabass fishing charters are common in California?

Nearshore fishing is the most popular for black seabass in California.

The most common fishing techniques in California are artificial lure fishing, bottom fishing, and heavy tackle fishing but jigging and light tackle fishing are popular as well.

How much do California black seabass fishing charters cost?

for black seabass in California prices can range anywhere from an affordable $1,000 to $2,100, but the average price for a half day trip for black seabass in California is $1,000. The average price for a full day trip for black seabass in California is $1,528.

What month is best for black seabass fishing in California?

The most popular season for black seabass fishing in California is spring, and most anglers book their trips 5 days in advance.

Do I need a California fishing license for black seabass and what are the bag limits for black seabass 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 of Captain Experiences

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

    John H. with Shaun U. of San Diego, California

  • ★★★★★
    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. with Nathan B. of San Diego, California

  • ★★★★★
    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. with Shaun U. of San Diego, California

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