Damn Good Deep Sea Fishing Charters In California

The best deep sea fishing charters in California are:

• Brothers Sport Fishing
• AWOL Sportfishing
• The Long Run Sport Fishing
• Mystic Queen Sportfishing
• RockenReel Sportfishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 28 deep sea trips in California, and the most popular trips in the area are 11 Hour Catalina Rockfish & Lobster guided by , So-Cal Sportfishing or Sharking - 34' guided by , and 12 hour Offshore Tuna guided by .

Our guides in California are rated a 4.5 out of 5 based on 4171 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 deep sea guides / fishing lessons in California? Check out our beginner and family friendly deep sea guides in California.

The most commonly sought after species for deep sea fishing are: 1. halibut, 2. rockfish, 3. yellowtail amberjack, 4. calico bass, and 5. barracuda.

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

Prices for deep sea fishing in California can range anywhere from about $1,000 to $3,498, but the average price for a half day trip for deep sea fishing in California is $1,125. The average price for a full day trip for deep sea fishing in California is $2,562.

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 deep sea fishing in California is summer, and most anglers book their trips 32 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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in California.