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Redondo Sportfishing on Spirit Sportfishing Charter in Southern California. Santa Monica Bay offers such famous fishing spots as Rocky Point, Southwest Bank, Volcanic Reef, and Point Vicente, to name a few. We are also close to the offshore Islands.
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SoCal’s fishing concierge

Southern California Fishing, Planned the Easy Way

Tell us the trip you want — date, party size, what you want to catch. Spirit Sportfishing™ is being updated — email us your trip idea and we match you with the best boat and captain for it: private charters, party boats, and everything in between, from Santa Barbara to San Diego. You plan in one place. We handle the rest.

  • Private charters
  • Party boats
  • Shark trips
  • Lobster hooping
  • Whale watching
  • Catalina runs
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🎣 SoCal Fish Report — on YouTube

The latest from the Spirit Sportfishing channel — SoCal fish reports, rigging lessons, and the local catch, from San Pedro & LA Harbor. Watch the newest video, then work through the rail.

🥽 Take It Into VR

Play our full 3D VR fishing game Castaway VR right in your browser — no install needed.

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🐟 Meet the Fish

Every species swimming in our waters — one picture each. Tap any fish for its full story: scientific name, lifestyle, history, and exactly how to catch it.

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Our Own Days on the Water

Before the concierge days, there was the boat. Real frames from Yaniv's years running the Spirit out of San Pedro in LA Harbor — the crew, the catches, the life.

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How it works

  1. 1Describe your trip — Tell us the date, party size, and what you want to catch.
  2. 2We match you — We hand-pick the right boat and captain from our vetted partner fleet.
  3. 3Plan in one place — One confirmation, one point of contact, zero guesswork.

The SoCal Bite Report

One short email a week: what's biting, where, and trip ideas from our crew. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

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Featured partner boats

Operator partnerships are being finalized — our featured boats will appear here soon.

Featured boat #1

Partner slot — filled from operator research.

Featured boat #2

Partner slot — filled from operator research.

Featured boat #3

Partner slot — filled from operator research.

Waiting for a bite?

Common questions

How does booking through Spirit Sportfishing work?

Tell us the trip you want — date, party size, target species. We match you with a vetted partner boat and captain, confirm availability, and you plan in one place with one point of contact.

Does it cost extra to book through you?

No. You pay the operator's standard rate; our commission is paid by the operator.

What happens if weather cancels my trip?

The captain makes the safety call. If a trip is cancelled for weather, you reschedule or are refunded under the operator's policy — and we'll advocate for you.

Do I need a California fishing license?

Yes — anglers 16 and older need a valid California sport fishing license for ocean trips. Many landings sell them; we'll remind you before your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does booking through Spirit Sportfishing work?

Tell us the trip you want — date, party size, target species. We match you with a vetted partner boat and captain, confirm availability, and you plan in one place with one point of contact.

Does it cost extra to book through you?

No. You pay the operator's standard rate; our commission is paid by the operator.

What happens if weather cancels my trip?

The captain makes the safety call. If a trip is cancelled for weather, you reschedule or are refunded under the operator's policy — and we'll advocate for you.

Do I need a California fishing license?

Yes — anglers 16 and older need a valid California sport fishing license for ocean trips. Many landings sell them; we'll remind you before your trip.

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