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Dana Wharf Sportfishing

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 7 attractions in Dana Point
Traveller Description: Dana Wharf Sportfishing has been bringing high quality fishing and whale watching experiences to residents and anglers of the Dana Point and... more »
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Activities: Fishing
Address: 34675 Golden Lantern Dana Point, CA 92629
Tel: 949-496-5794

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Reviews of Dana Wharf Sportfishing

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6 Aug 2008

Chartered a half day boat for our family, all 15 of us caught fish, my husband landed a enourmous black bass (which we had to throw back but it sure was fun catching it!). Our crew, Chad and Zack were totally hands on helping everybody do EVERYTHING! Such an awesome experience for the grandkids, would definitely do this again! more

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4 of 5 stars
Horsham, UK
10 Jul 2008

We went on a whale watching trip in April 2008 and knew it was 'between seasons' and therefore weren't that surprised when we didn't see anything (apart from Harbour seals glued to a bouy). We were given a ticket for a free trip any other day forever we like. We booked for 2 days later, again zilch, and another ticket.... more

7 Jul 2008

We saw an amazing pod of killer whales on the voyage! The crew was so excited and truly related this excitement to the whale watchers. We "played" with the whales for over an hour. We also saw sea lions, dolphins, and a large yellow sun fish. The boat was large, clean and had plenty of seating or standing room for... more

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5 of 5 stars
plmcca33
11 Mar 2008

We had the experience of a lifetime. We went whalewatching with friends on 3/3/08. The captain and crew went beyond their orignial boundries so we could experience a dolphin mega pod. We saw 5000 dolphins.!!!!!! Everywhere you looked there were hundreds and hundreds of dolphins leaping in the air. The boat was late in returning so we could experience this... more

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5 of 5 stars
Laguna Niguel
21 Jan 2008

I went out last week on a 3/4 day trip out of Dana Wharf Sportfishing. I know that fishing is always slow in the winter. The water is cold and the metabolism of fish slows down. They will not eat/bite aggressively at all. That doesn't mean that fish are not out there. It just means that you have to work... more

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1 of 5 stars
Oceanside, ca
24 Jul 2007

Left late, and came back early. Way too many people on such a small boat. We left a half hour late and came back a half hour early, plus It took an hour to get to our spot and an hour to stop driving around. Not to mention we had to stop for 10 minutes to give another boat bait!... more

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2 of 5 stars
Redlands, California
28 Aug 2005

Our experience on the Sum Fun was overall above average. This was my 11 yr. old son's (Jesse) first ever deep sea fishing trip and he really liked being the first to land a large sand bass with the possibility to win the jackpot until someone else landed a 26in. halibut. The cook was very likable and interactive with everyone... more

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3 of 5 stars
Augusta, Georgia
16 Mar 2005
2/3 found this review helpful

We had a ten o'clock appointment on the Dana Pride for a two hour Whale Watch. This was the first time I had ever been on an adventure like this. We had a sunny calm day. While on our way out of the Bay we saw some Sea Lions laying on a light platform. The Captain took us out a... more

27 Aug 2003

had a great time on the dana pride. the fishing was a little slow but the service of the personal ewas great. they were right there to help, if needed, the food was good and the beer cold. everyone helped, the capt and the cook came out to help. didnt see any of the employees fishing. we left on time... more

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2 of 5 stars
San Juan Capistrano, CA
20 Jun 2003
3/7 found this review helpful

Dana Wharf is notorious for leaving a little late and coming back a little early. I've been on several twilight fishing trips and was dissapointed by the lack of service from the deck hands and captains. Contrast that with my 1st twilight trip out of Newprt Landing on the Nautilus. The crew was fantastic, helped land fish, tie on rigs,... more

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Dana Wharf Sportfishing Address

34675 Golden Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
Tel: 949-496-5794