Californian

Californian

Californian

The Californian is a longtime Southern California sportfishing favorite operating out of Ventura Harbor Sportfishing in Ventura, California. Known for delivering productive and enjoyable fishing trips to the Channel Islands and surrounding coastal waters, the Californian targets a wide variety of species including Rockfish, Lingcod, Whitefish, Sheephead, Halibut, White Seabass, and Yellowtail depending on the season. The spacious vessel is designed for comfort and performance, offering anglers plenty of rail space, comfortable accommodations, and a professional crew dedicated to creating a first-class fishing experience. With decades of experience fishing Ventura County waters and a strong track record of consistent catches, the Californian continues to be a popular choice for anglers looking to experience some of the best sportfishing opportunities.

2026 Charter Rates
5 AM departure $4,400
8 AM departure $4,400

2026 Year-to-Date Catches

Totals across all Californian trips this year, from SoCal Fish Reports.

11

Bonito

5

Halibut

5

Lingcod

1,027

Rockfish

40

Sculpin

36

Sheephead

1,356

Whitefish

3

Blue Perch

15

Red Snapper

Recent Trips

Date Trip Type Anglers Fish Count
Jun 6, 2026 Full Day Trip 32 196 Rockfish, 5 Sculpin, 4 Sheephead, 66 Whitefish
May 23, 2026 Full Day Trip 10 100 Rockfish, 18 Whitefish
May 16, 2026 Full Day Trip 21 20 Rockfish, 1 Sculpin, 2 Sheephead, 147 Whitefish
May 2, 2026 Full Day Trip 17 5 Halibut, 4 Lingcod, 15 Red Snapper, 151 Rockfish
Apr 19, 2026 Full Day Trip 26 1 Lingcod, 260 Rockfish, 14 Sculpin, 84 Whitefish
Apr 18, 2026 Full Day Trip 30 300 Rockfish, 12 Sculpin, 2 Sheephead, 102 Whitefish
Mar 22, 2026 Twilight 1/2 Day Trip 34 1 Bonito, 1 Sheephead, 238 Whitefish
Mar 21, 2026 3/4 Day Trip 39 9 Bonito, 8 Sculpin, 18 Sheephead, 331 Whitefish
Mar 15, 2026 Twilight 1/2 Day Trip 37 3 Blue Perch, 1 Bonito, 9 Sheephead, 370 Whitefish
Dec 21, 2025 Full Day Trip 33 8 Lingcod, 198 Rockfish, 20 Sheephead, 230 Whitefish

Trips on the Californian

Californian — Full Day

Departs 6:00 AM · Returns 5:00 PM

Max 49 anglers

$130
per person

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