Fish Southern California waters on a 9-hour trip from Dana Point Harbor
9 hour trip (6am – 3pm)
9-hour fishing trip, crew
Head out from Dana Point Harbor for a 9-hour (6am–3pm) fishing trip in Orange County local waters with a knowledgeable, family-friendly crew. Fish with fewer guests for more space on board.
A temporary fuel surcharge may be added to your booking total. Everyone 16+ needs a fishing license if you plan to fish. Fish cleaning is available for a fee and is payable in cash only.
Non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled. The operator may cancel up to an hour before start due to severe or unsafe weather; you can reschedule or receive credit. The trip may also be cancelled if minimum ticket sales are not met; you will be fully refunded and or rescheduled.
Product ID: 3AW9N8
We guarantee fishing but not catching; the crew will do their best to find fish.
Between 1 and 12 miles from the harbor.
Dana Point, CA
Dana Wharf delivers consistently excellent whale watching experiences with a crew that clearly knows their stuff. Reviewers rave about the knowledgeable captains and friendly staff who engage with passengers throughout trips, providing educational commentary about marine life. The operation runs professionally and punctually, and they offer various experiences beyond standard tours, including special events with live music, wine, and charter fishing trips. Here's the thing about whale sightings: they're not guaranteed, and many recent visitors didn't spot any whales. But that didn't dampen anyone's enthusiasm. Guests were thrilled by multiple pods of dolphins putting on spectacular shows, jumping, racing alongside the boat, and surfing in the wake. The crew's expertise shines in finding marine life and creating memorable experiences regardless of what appears. With spacious boats that don't feel crowded and staff that go out of their way to be helpful, this is clearly a well-run operation that keeps people coming back for repeat visits.
Great boat, great staff, drinks and snacks on board and amazing dolphin sightings. You have a captain and a naturalist on board, which is just awesome.
Adam Hahn
August 30, 2026
Great boat, great staff, drinks and snacks on board and amazing dolphin sightings. You have a captain and a naturalist on board, which is just awesome.
Adam Hahn
August 30, 2026
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