Dana Wharf Sportfishing
Dana Wharf Sportfishing fishing reports and fleet
Golden Lantern 路 Dana Point 路 Since 1971
Dana Wharf runs out of Dana Point Harbor with sportfishing trips and private charters. Whale watching and dolphin cruises also run from the harbor. A 13-boat fleet covers local coast to offshore runs. Runs half-day, full-day, overnighters, and multi-day trips depending on season. 2025 reports feature Bluefin Tuna, Yellowtail, and Rockfish.
- Fleet: 13 boats
- Trips: Half Day, Full Day, Multi-Day
- Top species: Rockfish, Calico Bass, Whitefish
Latest reports
| Date | Boat | Trip Type | Anglers | Total Catch | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 | |||||
| Aug 27, 2026 | Reel Fun | 1/2 Day PM | 22 | 190.9 / angler | Calico Bass14Sheephead2Bonito2 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Reel Fun | 1/2 Day AM | 22 | 271.2 / angler | Calico Bass19Yellowtail5Bonito2 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Sum Fun | 3/4 Day | 33 | 451.4 / angler | Bonito22Calico Bass12Sand Bass8 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Lex Sea | Full Day | 2 | 10.5 / angler | Yellowtail1 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Fury | 2 Day | 21 | 25312.0 / angler | Bluefin Tuna79Calico Bass60Rockfish48 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Dana Pride | Full Day | 40 | 792.0 / angler | Rockfish30Bonito26Skipjack Tuna22 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Current | Full Day | 5 | 173.4 / angler | Skipjack Tuna12Bonito3Yellowtail2 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Clemente | 3/4 Day | 25 | 321.3 / angler | Calico Bass15Bonito7Barracuda4 |
| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 | |||||
| Aug 26, 2026 | Clemente | 3/4 Day | 29 | 963.3 / angler | Whitefish40Rockfish40Calico Bass10 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Current | 1/2 Day AM | 3 | 175.7 / angler | Bonito15Yellowtail2 |
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
1/2 Day PM 路 22 anglers 路 0.9 / angler
1/2 Day AM 路 22 anglers 路 1.2 / angler
3/4 Day 路 33 anglers 路 1.4 / angler
Full Day 路 2 anglers 路 0.5 / angler
2 Day 路 21 anglers 路 12.0 / angler
Full Day 路 40 anglers 路 2.0 / angler
Full Day 路 5 anglers 路 3.4 / angler
3/4 Day 路 25 anglers 路 1.3 / angler
Boardroom II
CharterDana Wharf Sportfishing
Charter boat operating from Dana Wharf Sportfishing.
Clemente
Full DayChad Steffen
65' Orange County sportfisher for 60 anglers. Half-day and 3/4 day trips targeting rockfish, calico bass, and sand bass.
Current
Full DayBrandon Erdo
53' Orange County sportfisher for 6 anglers. Half-day and full-day trips targeting calico bass, sand bass, and rockfish.
Dana Pride
Full DayTom White
95' Orange County sportfisher for 100 anglers. Half-day and 3/4 day trips targeting sand bass, rockfish, and calico bass.
Fury
Multi-DayMarcus Bailey
65' Orange County sportfisher with 46 bunks for 60 anglers. Overnight and 2-day trips targeting whitefish, rockfish, and calico bass.
Helena
Full DayCalvin Cooper
50' Orange County sportfisher for 35 anglers. 3/4 day trips targeting sanddab, rockfish, and bonito.
Hot Spot
Multi-DayDan Brown
42' Orange County sportfisher for 6 anglers. Half-day to full-day trips targeting calico bass, rockfish, and barracuda.
Lex Sea
Full DayChristian Sekas
Orange County sportfisher for 4 anglers. Full-day private charters targeting calico bass, yellowtail, and bluefin tuna.
New San Mateo
Full DayChase Moore
Orange County sportfisher for 15 anglers. Half-day to full-day trips targeting calico bass, rockfish, and bonito.
Reel Fun
Full DayChris Pica
58' Orange County sportfisher for 44 anglers. Half-day and 3/4 day trips targeting calico bass, rockfish, and sand bass.
San Mateo
Full DayDana Wharf Sportfishing
Orange County sportfisher. Local trips targeting calico bass, rockfish, and sheephead.
Second Chance
Half DayDaniel LaBarbera
25' Orange County sportfisher. Half-day and 3/4 day trips targeting calico bass and sand bass.
Sum Fun
Full DayBrian Wooley
65' Orange County sportfisher for 60 anglers. Half-day and 3/4 day trips targeting rockfish, calico bass, and whitefish.