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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TUESDAY, JANUARY 13 | |||||
| Jan 13, 2026 | New San Mateo | 3/4 Day | 7 | 42 | 22 Sculpin12 Sand Bass8 Calico Bass |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Dana Pride | 1/2 Day AM | 51 | 11 | 4 Sand Bass4 Whitefish3 Calico Bass |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Clemente | 3/4 Day | 34 | 117 | 58 Whitefish49 Sculpin10 Sanddab |
| MONDAY, JANUARY 12 | |||||
| Jan 12, 2026 | Reel Fun | 1/2 Day AM | 14 | 10 | 4 Calico Bass3 Sand Bass2 Sculpin |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Clemente | 3/4 Day | 9 | 70 | 44 Sculpin18 Whitefish8 Sanddab |
| SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 | |||||
| Jan 11, 2026 | Reel Fun | 1/2 Day AM | 24 | 9 | 4 Sand Bass3 Sculpin2 Whitefish |
| Jan 11, 2026 | Reel Fun | 1/2 Day PM | 23 | 3 | 3 Sculpin |
| Jan 11, 2026 | Clemente | 3/4 Day | 16 | 120 | 56 Sculpin45 Whitefish19 Sanddab |
| SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 | |||||
| Jan 10, 2026 | Reel Fun | 1/2 Day AM | 31 | 3 | 2 Sand Bass1 Calico Bass |
| Jan 10, 2026 | Clemente | 1/2 Day AM | 19 | 1 | 1 Sand Bass |
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
3/4 Day 路 7 anglers
1/2 Day AM 路 51 anglers
3/4 Day 路 34 anglers
MONDAY, JANUARY 12
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
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.
Dana Wharf Sportfishing
CharterDana Wharf Sportfishing
Orange County sportfisher. Local trips targeting calico bass, rockfish, and bonito.
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.