MARINA DEL REY FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Half Day Aboard the New Del Mar — Open Deck Fishing, Cheeseburgers and Cold Beer in Marina del Rey
A 4.5-hour half-day fishing trip on the New Del Mar; this guide lays out departure times, onboard amenities, and what you must bring and leave ashore.
Half Day Aboard the New Del Mar — Open Deck Fishing, Cheeseburgers and Cold Beer in Marina del Rey.
Hop on the New Del Mar for a half-day outing from Marina del Rey: a Coast Guard–certified sportfishing vessel with a wide, roomy deck built for anglers, a full-service galley serving cheeseburgers and cold beer, and an experienced crew who run daily half-day departures.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Roomy Fishing Deck
The New Del Mar offers a wide, roomy deck that gives anglers space to move and focus on fishing — designed to make casting, fighting fish and working terminal tackle straightforward for groups of anglers.
Full-Service Food & Drink
Aboard the New Del Mar the full-service galley supplies food and beverages — notably cheeseburgers and ice-cold beer — so anglers don’t need to pack a cooler for refreshments.
Certified, Experienced Crew
Marina del Rey Sportfishing staffs Coast Guard–certified vessels with knowledgeable crew members who handle the boat, manage the fishing and help make each outing a smooth experience.
What the day feels like
What the Half-Day Feels Like
This is a concentrated, social fishing outing: you board the New Del Mar in Marina del Rey for a 4.5-hour trip, spend most of the time on the wide fishing deck working lines alongside fellow anglers, grab food and drinks from the onboard galley, and return to the harbor — all on a boat operated by an experienced, Coast Guard–certified crew.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this half-day fits — and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Half-day trips run 4.5 hours with departures daily at 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
Tackle rental (rod and reel) is available onboard for $15 in cash; a valid fishing license is required for anyone over age 15, and CA one-day licenses are carried and can be printed onboard.
The New Del Mar accommodates up to 90 anglers; the operator reserves the right to substitute boats on any trip. For groups larger than six people, contact the office at (310) 372-3712.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the half-day trip?
The trip duration is 4.5 hours.
What time do trips depart?
Trips leave daily at 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
Is a fishing license required?
Yes — a valid fishing license is required for anyone over the age of 15; CA one-day licenses are carried and can be printed onboard.
Can I rent tackle onboard?
Yes — tackle rental (rod, reel, etc.) is sold onboard for $15.00 in cash.
Are food and beverages available on the boat?
Yes — the New Del Mar has a full-service galley offering items such as cheeseburgers and ice-cold beer.
Can I bring my own cooler or alcohol?
No — brought-on alcoholic beverages, ice chests, coolers, illegal drugs, firearms and explosives may not be brought onboard.