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Recently Booked Bonito Fishing Charters In California
Nearshore Fishing Charter in San Diego
Local Excursion - 42’ Hershine
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Local Excursion - 31’ Chris Craft
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing Charter in San Diego
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Everything to Know About Booking a California bonito fishing charter
What are the best bonito fishing charters in California?
Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 9 bonito trips in California, and the most popular trips in the area are Local Excursion - 42’ Hershine guided by Nathan, Full Day Catalina Island guided by Matt, and Santa Cruz Island Adventure guided by JT.
Our guides in California are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 2409 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 cities to book a Bonito charter in California are San Diego, Oxnard and Long Beach.
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What types of bonito fishing charters are common in California?
Deep Sea fishing is the most popular for bonito in California as well as nearshore fishing.
The most common fishing techniques in California are trolling, bottom fishing, and heavy tackle fishing but light tackle fishing and jigging are popular as well.
How much do California bonito fishing charters cost?
for bonito in California prices can range anywhere from an affordable $600 to $2,400, but the average price for a half day trip for bonito in California is $830. The average price for a full day trip for bonito in California is $1,526.
What month is best for bonito fishing in California?
The most popular season for bonito fishing in California is summer, and most anglers book their trips 31 days in advance.
Do I need a California fishing license for bonito and what are the bag limits for bonito 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.
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Other Fishing Species in California
- Albacore Tuna
- Amberjack
- Barracuda
- Black Seabass
- Blue Marlin
- Bluefin Tuna
- Brook Trout
- Brown Trout
- Calico Bass
- California Corbina
- California Sheephead
- Chinook Salmon
- Crab
- Golden Dorado
- Golden Trout
- Halibut
- Kingfish
- Largemouth Bass
- Leopard Shark
- Lingcod
- Lobster
- Mahi Mahi
- Mako Shark
- Rainbow Trout
- Rockfish
- Sculpin
- Skipjack Tuna
- Spotted Bass
- Steelhead
- Striped Bass
- Striped Marlin
- Sturgeon
- White Seabass
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Yellowtail Amberjack
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