Regional Six-Pack / Private Operator Directory — SoCal

Published · Researched 2026-09-21

Research date: 2026-09-21 Status: Operator activity confirmed via community discussion and first-party pages; fares are per-boat where shown and most require direct contact. Social presence varies — treat each entry as a lead, not a verified current booking.

San Diego

Coletta Sportfishing — Captain Chris; up to 6 passengers, 5.5–12 hour trips; rockfish, lingcod, sheephead, halibut, bass, white seabass, yellowtail, tuna (yellowfin/bluefin/bigeye), marlin, dorado; whale watching. Tripadvisor 4.9 (2026 reviews). (tripadvisor.co.za listing)
The Long Run Sportfishing — 955 Harbor Island Dr; private/semi-private 6-pack: 31' center console "Witchy Woman" (50 kt) and 42' "The Long Run" (up to 13 on shorter trips); 4+ hour trips. (thelongrunsportfishing.com)
La Jolla Water Sports — Captain Eldon Bertsch; 4-hr private half-day up to 6 from Dana Landing; yellowtail, calico bass, rockfish, bonito; bait/gear/snacks included. (Evendo/Tripadvisor listing)
Pelican Sportfishing — Captain Shaun; half-day private up to 6; rockfish, bass, lingcod, yellowtail, halibut, bonito. (Triphobo listing)
Community mentions (Bloodydecks): El Gato Dos Sportfishing; Brothers Sportfishing ("really great owners").

Orange County / LA / Long Beach

Mardiosa Sportfishing (Long Beach, Berth 55) — private 6-pack; local waters, Catalina, San Clemente, Santa Barbara, San Nicolas Islands, offshore; lobster. Recommended by Bloodydecks users. (mardiosasportfishing.com)
BLACKFISH (Davey's Locker, Newport Beach) — 6-pack cruiser; captains Mitch Christensen, Mike Harkins, Rusty Padia; bait, crew, rods, tackle, fish cleaning included; min 4 passengers general admission; (949) 673-1434. (daveyslocker.com)
Bongos Sportfishing Charters & 6 Pack Rentals — Newport Beach, 6 & 4-pack rentals; serves Newport, Long Beach, LA, Dana Point, Catalina. (949) 673-2810; 400 Main St, Newport Beach. (directory listing)
Dana Wharf 6-pack fleet (per Bloodydecks discussion): Current, Hot Spot, Lex Sea, BR-I (BR-II sold).
Dan Hernandez DH Fishing Adventures — LA/Long Beach 4-pack trips; noted as good with young kids. (dhfishingadventures.com; Bloodydecks recommendation)
Apollo Charters — 141 W 22nd St D, San Pedro. (place_id listing)
Gail Force Sportfishing — 1150 Nagoya Way, San Pedro (also in LA Waterfront fleet). (place_id listing)
Boardroom II — recommended (Todd Mansur) but reported sold (Bloodydecks) — do not list as active.

Ventura / Oxnard / Santa Barbara

Graylight (Channel Islands Sportfishing, Oxnard) — 6-pack; strongly recommended by Bloodydecks users ("stop looking and just book", "kills it daily"; user makairaa). Full-day fare $615 per third-party listing (UNVERIFIED — confirm with landing).
Cobra Sportfishing — Captain Chris Hanson; 4151 Victoria Ave, Oxnard; private charters + limited-load open party. Recommended on Bloodydecks. (cobrasportfishing.com)
Mirage Sportfishing — private charters; Captain Ryan. (miragesportfishing.com)
Wavewalker — Captain Dave Bacon; rockfish/halibut. (hooklineandshooter.com; Bloodydecks recommendation)
Calico Hunter Charters — Captain Larry; light-line calico specialist. (calicohuntercharters.com; Bloodydecks recommendation)
Duke Sportfishing — private boat rental charter, Ventura/LA counties. (dukesportfishing.com)
Channel Islands Tours — private charters up to 6, Channel Islands sightseeing (not fishing-focused).

UNVERIFIED log

Graylight $615 fare — secondary listing only.
Bongos, Apollo, Dan Hernandez, Duke, Wavewalker, Calico Hunter — current schedules and fares not verified from first-party pages this round.