Damn Good Live Bait Fishing Charters In Santa Catalina

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 3 live bait fishing trips in Santa Catalina, and the most popular trips in the area are Offshore Camp Adventure 4 Days guided by Pietro, "Tuna Coast" All Inclusive 5 Night guided by Angelo, and Coiba National Park Sportfishing guided by Tom.

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 live bait fishing guides / fishing lessons in Santa Catalina? Check out our beginner and family friendly live bait fishing guides in Santa Catalina.

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for live bait fishing in Santa Catalina as well as inshore fishing and deep sea fishing.

The most commonly sought after species for live bait fishing in Santa Catalina are: 1. african pompano, 2. albacore tuna, 3. almaco jack, 4. amberjack, and 5. barracuda.

Prices for live bait fishing in Santa Catalina can range anywhere from about $4,000 to $24,000, but the average price for a full day trip for live bait fishing in Santa Catalina is $10,236.

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 to go on a live bait fishing charter in Santa Catalina is summer, and most anglers book their trips 0 days in advance.

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