Damn Good Lobster Fishing Charters In Los Angeles

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 lobster trips in Los Angeles, and the most popular trips in the area are 6 Hour Local Lobster Hooping guided by Harry, 11 Hour Catalina Rockfish & Lobster guided by Harry, and Lobster Hooping - 20' Crestliner guided by Kevin.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for lobster in Los Angeles as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and deep sea fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Los Angeles are bottom fishing, artificial lure fishing, and cut bait fishing but deep dropping and heavy tackle fishing are popular as well.

Prices for lobster in Los Angeles can range anywhere from about $830 to $2,040, but the average price for a half day trip for lobster in Los Angeles is $750. The average price for a full day trip for lobster in Los Angeles is $1,525.

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 lobster fishing in Los Angeles is spring, and most anglers book their trips 41 days in advance.

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