Newport Landing
Newport Landing fishing reports and fleet
Palm St 路 Newport Beach 路 Since 1949
Newport Landing runs open party trips and private charters out of Newport Beach. Local coast and offshore runs shift with the season and the bite. A 7-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: 7 boats
- Trips: Full Day, Overnight, Multi-Day
- Top species: Sculpin, Rockfish, Whitefish
Latest reports
| Date | Boat | Trip Type | Anglers | Total Catch | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 | |||||
| Aug 27, 2026 | Western Pride | 1/2 Day PM | 28 | 481.7 / angler | Bonito37Calico Bass10Whitefish1 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Western Pride | 1/2 Day AM | 53 | 2194.1 / angler | Sculpin160Vermilion Rockfish30Sand Bass13 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Thunderbird | 1.5 Day | 21 | 22010.5 / angler | Whitefish171Bluefin Tuna42Yellowtail5 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Patriot (Newport) | 3/4 Day | 30 | 1163.9 / angler | Yellowtail43Calico Bass29Sand Bass18 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Freelance | 3/4 Day | 50 | 2314.6 / angler | Sculpin112Whitefish94Bonito20 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Blackfish | Full Day | 6 | 508.3 / angler | Calico Bass30Bonito12Yellowtail5 |
| Aug 27, 2026 | Aggressor | Overnight | 11 | 222.0 / angler | Bonito7Yellowtail6Bluefin Tuna5 |
| WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 | |||||
| Aug 26, 2026 | Aggressor | Overnight | 15 | 966.4 / angler | Whitefish31Calico Bass27Sheephead19 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Blackfish | Full Day | 6 | 305.0 / angler | Calico Bass20Yellowtail5Yellowfin Tuna4 |
| Aug 26, 2026 | Freelance | 3/4 Day | 53 | 641.2 / angler | Bocaccio24Sculpin14Barracuda11 |
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
1/2 Day PM 路 28 anglers 路 1.7 / angler
1/2 Day AM 路 53 anglers 路 4.1 / angler
1.5 Day 路 21 anglers 路 10.5 / angler
3/4 Day 路 30 anglers 路 3.9 / angler
3/4 Day 路 50 anglers 路 4.6 / angler
Full Day 路 6 anglers 路 8.3 / angler
Overnight 路 11 anglers 路 2.0 / angler
Aggressor
Multi-DayBrian Oldmen
65' Orange County sportfisher with 27 bunks for 48 anglers. Half-day to overnight trips targeting sculpin, whitefish, and rockfish.
Bight Sportfishing (Newport Beach)
CharterNewport Landing
Charter boat operating from Newport Landing.
Blackfish
OvernightMichael Harkins, Rusty Padia, Mitch Christensen
38' Orange County sportfisher for 6 anglers. Half-day and full-day trips targeting rockfish, calico bass, and whitefish.
Freelance
Full DayRusty Padia, Chris Goble
80' Orange County sportfisher. 3/4 day trips targeting sculpin, rockfish, and whitefish.
Patriot (Newport)
OvernightNewport Landing
72' Orange County sportfisher for 72 anglers. Half-day and 3/4 day trips targeting sculpin, rockfish, and whitefish.
Thunderbird
Multi-DayJeffrey Markland
Orange County sportfisher. 1.5 to 2-day trips targeting rockfish, whitefish, yellowtail, and bluefin tuna.
Western Pride
Full DayMike Harkins, Christopher Kerrins
75' Orange County sportfisher. Half-day trips targeting sculpin, rockfish, and whitefish.