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Ventura Sportfishing (Ventura Harbor Sportfishing) — Ventura, CA

Published · Researched 2026-09-21

Research date: 2026-09-21 Validation tier: Tier 3 — explicitly weak. Identifiable creator content (YouTube LIVE) only; no Facebook Group or Threads community content found. Images: 6/6 genuine JPEGs, MD5-unique (ventura-sportfishing-01.jpg … ventura-sportfishing-06.jpg)

Identity

  • Address: 1500 Anchors Way Drive, Ventura, CA 93001 (official site; Ventura Harbor Village)
  • Phone: (805) 676-3474
  • Site: http://www.venturasportfishing.com/
  • Owner/operator: Captain Tucker McCombs — purchased the landing in 2020 from Greg and Teresa Ewart; one of the few captains who owns both a sportfishing operation and the landing. Built his reputation aboard the Endeavor, leading Ventura County in white seabass catches.

Boats

Endeavor, Island Spirit (65 ft), Californian, Pacific Eagle.

Trip types & prices (official site, 2026 season, observed 2026-09-21)

  • Pacific Eagle — Full Day (4:00 AM–4:00 PM, 24 max): $150
  • Californian — Full Day (6:00 AM–5:00 PM, 49 max): $130
  • Island Spirit — 3/4 Day (8:00 AM–4:00 PM, 49 max): $110
  • Endeavor — Overnight (evening to next afternoon, 24 max): $280 + $20 fuel surcharge
  • Booking: ventura.fishingreservations.com. "Show up an hour before departure."

Inclusions (official rates page)

  • Included: fishing license dealer on site, rod & reel rental available, knowledgeable crew, fish cleaning available at the landing, hot galley on all boats, live bait & tackle available.
  • Not included: California fishing license & ocean enhancement, tackle, gratuity, fish-cleaning fee ($1–$5 per fish by size).
  • No alcohol on board. Private charters on all four boats — call for pricing.

Target species

White seabass, halibut, yellowtail, lingcod, rockfish, tuna — Anacapa, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, Santa Barbara Islands.

Social validation

  • YouTube: "LIVE: Winter Fishing on Island Spirit Ventura!" — Phil Friedman with Captain Daniel Hadawi; Island Spirit (65 ft, 35–49 pax); Kids Fish Free Sundays (12 & under with paid adult).
  • Note: No Facebook Group or Threads community content found.

UNVERIFIED log

  • None on pricing (captured from official rates page). Charter rates: call the landing.

Sources

Ventura Sportfishing (Ventura Harbor Sportfishing) — Ventura, CA — research photograph
Ventura Sportfishing (Ventura Harbor Sportfishing) — Ventura, CA — research photograph www.sportfishingreport.com
Ventura Sportfishing (Ventura Harbor Sportfishing) — Ventura, CA — research photograph
Ventura Sportfishing (Ventura Harbor Sportfishing) — Ventura, CA — research photograph www.sportfishingreport.com
Ventura Sportfishing (Ventura Harbor Sportfishing) — Ventura, CA — research photograph
Ventura Sportfishing (Ventura Harbor Sportfishing) — Ventura, CA — research photograph sportfishingreport.com
Ventura Sportfishing (Ventura Harbor Sportfishing) — Ventura, CA — research photograph
Ventura Sportfishing (Ventura Harbor Sportfishing) — Ventura, CA — research photograph www.sportfishingreport.com
Ventura Sportfishing (Ventura Harbor Sportfishing) — Ventura, CA — research photograph
Ventura Sportfishing (Ventura Harbor Sportfishing) — Ventura, CA — research photograph www.sportfishingreport.com
Ventura Sportfishing (Ventura Harbor Sportfishing) — Ventura, CA — research photograph
Ventura Sportfishing (Ventura Harbor Sportfishing) — Ventura, CA — research photograph www.sportfishingreport.com

Sources