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: 8 boats
- Trips: Full Day, Overnight, Multi-Day
- Top species: Sculpin, Rockfish, Whitefish
Latest reports
| Date | Boat | Trip Type | Anglers | Total Catch | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 | |||||
| Feb 14, 2026 | Aggressor | 3/4 Day | 27 | 328 | 112 Sculpin108 Whitefish98 Sand Dab |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Patriot (Newport) | 1/2 Day AM | 38 | 336 | 275 Whitefish61 Sculpin |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Patriot (Newport) | 1/2 Day PM | 41 | 219 | 200 Sand Dab12 Whitefish7 Sculpin |
| MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9 | |||||
| Feb 9, 2026 | Patriot (Newport) | 1/2 Day PM | 40 | 55 | 37 Sculpin6 Calico Bass6 Perch |
| SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8 | |||||
| Feb 8, 2026 | Aggressor | 3/4 Day | 16 | 352 | 142 Whitefish130 Sand Dab80 Sculpin |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Patriot (Newport) | 1/2 Day AM | 22 | 73 | 65 Sculpin5 Whitefish2 Calico Bass |
| SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7 | |||||
| Feb 7, 2026 | Aggressor | 3/4 Day | 30 | 480 | 195 Whitefish150 Rockfish135 Sand Dab |
| THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5 | |||||
| Feb 5, 2026 | Patriot (Newport) | 1/2 Day PM | 14 | 69 | 23 Calico Bass20 Sand Bass16 Whitefish |
| WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 | |||||
| Feb 4, 2026 | Patriot (Newport) | 1/2 Day PM | 38 | 75 | 57 Whitefish14 Sculpin3 Calico Bass |
| TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 | |||||
| Feb 3, 2026 | Patriot (Newport) | 1/2 Day PM | 12 | 87 | 56 Whitefish19 Sand Bass11 Perch |
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
3/4 Day 路 27 anglers
1/2 Day AM 路 38 anglers
1/2 Day PM 路 41 anglers
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
1/2 Day PM 路 40 anglers
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
3/4 Day 路 16 anglers
1/2 Day AM 路 22 anglers
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
3/4 Day 路 30 anglers
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5
1/2 Day PM 路 14 anglers
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4
1/2 Day PM 路 38 anglers
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3
1/2 Day PM 路 12 anglers
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.
Newport Landing
CharterNewport Landing
Orange County sportfisher. Local trips targeting rockfish, calico bass, and bonito.
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.