Damn Good Bonito Fishing Charters In Dana Point

The best bonito fishing charters in Dana Point are:

• The Long Run Sport Fishing
• Breakwall Fishing Charters
• Guardian Charters
• RockenReel Sportfishing
• San Diego Saltwater Fishing Charter

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 bonito trips in Dana Point, and the most popular trips in the area are So-Cal Sportfishing or Sharking - 47' guided by Steve and So-Cal Sportfishing or Sharking - 34' guided by Steve.

Our guides in Dana Point are rated a 4 out of 5 based on 3703 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.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bonito in Dana Point as well as nearshore fishing, jetty fishing, and inshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Dana Point are trolling, bottom fishing, and heavy tackle fishing but light tackle fishing and jigging are popular as well.

Prices for bonito in Dana Point can range anywhere from about $899 to $2,765, but the average price for a half day trip for bonito in Dana Point is $1,142. The average price for a full day trip for bonito in Dana Point is $2,100.

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 Dana Point is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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