Damn Good Bonito Fishing Charters In California

The best bonito fishing charters in California are:

• The Long Run Sport Fishing guided by Nathan B.
• Bluebill Charters guided by Ezekiel C.
• Spitfire Sportfishing guided by Jeremy M.
• Breakwall Fishing Charters guided by Kevin D.
• Mystic Queen Sportfishing guided by Harry M.

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 23 bonito trips in California, and the most popular trips in the area are 1/2 DAY guided by Trevor, Local Excursion - 42’ Hershine guided by Nathan, and Long Beach Nearshore Adventure guided by Kevin.

Our guides in California are rated a 4.91 out of 5 based on 8341 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 bonito guides / fishing lessons in California? Check out our beginner and family friendly bonito guides in California.

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

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

Prices for bonito in California can range anywhere from about $1,050 to $5,740, but the average price for a half day trip for bonito in California is $1,766. The average price for a full day trip for bonito in California is $3,408.

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.

The most popular season for bonito fishing in California is summer, and most anglers book their trips 24 days in advance.

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 guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in California.