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Dana Point Fishing

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Get Hooked on Dana Point

Whether you want to go deep sea fishing and reel in a big one or kayak fishing and hook one from your own vessel, Dana Point fishing opportunities abound. The water surrounding Dana Point brims with the kinds of fish you’d usually find on a menu including tuna, shark, halibut, seabass, corbina, croakers, mackerel, calicos, and rockfish. And you can cast for them all.

Dana Point Fishing Charters

If you want a local fishing guide who can take you to all the honey holes in Dana Point, book a fishing charter for some serious sport fishing. Dana Point fishing charters offer full-day, half-day, and twilight fishing trips, which is when the big game is most active. Fishing charters in Dana Point are open to beginners and experts alike and can take you to either the offshore waters where Tuna, Dorado, and Yellowtail swim or nearshore to fish for Bass, Halibut, Rockfish, and White Sea Bass in calmer waters.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing

Offering year-round fishing trips for people of all ages, Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching is a popular place for fishing charters. Tailor your trip to suit your number of guests and ability. Dana Wharf Sportfishing provides full day, half day and twilight fishing trips as well as kid clinics, especially on Sunday’s with a dockside fishing clinic for kids (5-12) before heading out on a half-day fishing trip. Or book a private Sportfishing Charter with your favorite fishing buddies and head on out to sea. Expertly guided to make it a fun filled day out on the sparkling waters of Dana Point.

Left Coast Sportfishing

Experience the ultimate private fishing charter with Left Coast Sportfishing. Discover the stunning coastline, islands, and offshore waters as you fish for bluefin tuna, yellowtail, yellowfin tuna, dorado, halibut, white sea bass, and more. With top-of-the-line gear and customizable options, Left Coast Sportfishing’s charters are great for both seasoned anglers and beginners.

Dana Point Kayak Fishing

Paddle beyond the breakers and catch a fish from your kayak. In Orange County, kayak fishing is a popular sport and a great way to get out on the ocean. The calm waters in Dana Point Harbor are easy to navigate and teem with bass, halibut and rockfish. Experienced kayak fishermen may want to venture out farther where large fish such as sea bass, yellowtail and even tuna flourish.

If you don’t have your own kayak, there are plenty of kayak and boat rentals in Dana Point that offer affordable options.

Pure Watersports

Pure Watersports rents Hobie kayaks, as well as stand-up paddleboards and surfboards. You can visit the front desk in Dana Point Harbor or call in advance to make a reservation for an additional $5. The great thing about Pure Watersports is they deliver your kayak rentals to Doheny State Beach where you can launch or take your watercraft to your beach of choice.

Westwind Sailing

Right on the docks at the OC Sailing & Events Center, Westwind Sailing offers kayak rentals with beginner instruction and life vests included free of charge! Their location right on the water is clutch. No reservations are required at this establishment, so you can stroll in and paddle out easily.