Damn Good White Seabass Fishing Charters In California

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 27 white seabass trips in California, and the most popular trips in the area are 4 Hour PM Fishing Experience guided by Harry, 6 Hour Local Fishing PM guided by Harry, and Dana Point Extended Offshore Trip guided by Anton.

Our guides in California are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 6003 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

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Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for white seabass in California as well as nearshore fishing and inshore fishing.

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

Prices for white seabass in California can range anywhere from about $1,000 to $5,710, but the average price for a half day trip for white seabass in California is $1,934. The average price for a full day trip for white seabass in California is $3,295.

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 white seabass fishing in California is summer, and most anglers book their trips 29 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.