Damn Good Ventura Fishing Charters

The best fishing charters in Ventura are:

• Mystic Queen Sportfishing
• Breakwall Fishing Charters
• Kamryn Dawson Charters
• TD Tradition Charters
• Graphic Slayer Sportfishing

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 trip in Ventura: Lake Casitas Bass Fishing Trip guided by Marc.

Our guides in Ventura are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 3787 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 charters / fishing lessons in Ventura? Check out our beginner and family friendly charters in Ventura.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing in Ventura as well as nearshore fishing, inshore fishing, and jetty fishing.

The most commonly sought after species in Ventura are: 1. calico bass, 2. barracuda, 3. halibut, 4. white seabass, and 5. california sheephead.

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

Prices in Ventura can range anywhere from about $448 to $2,100, but the average price for a half day trip in Ventura is $780. The average price for a full day trip in Ventura is $1,408.

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 fishing in Ventura is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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