DANA POINT FISHING FIELD GUIDE
Blue Water Ambition: A Twelve‑Hour Chase for Tuna and Big Game off San Clemente
A 12-hour private fishing charter from Dana Point aboard the 40' Cabo yacht OHANA, targeting yellowtail, tuna, halibut, bass, barracuda and larger pelagics.
Blue Water Ambition: A Twelve‑Hour Chase for Tuna and Big Game off San Clemente.
From Dana Point you climb aboard a private 40' Cabo yacht named OHANA for a full-day offshore push to San Clemente Island and its surrounding waters. Over a 12‑hour charter operated by Ohana Sportfishing, anglers pursue a mixed offshore and nearshore quarry — everything from yellowtail and rockfish to tuna and, seasonally, shark and marlin — against the broad Pacific backdrop.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A private 40' Cabo yacht: OHANA
This is a private charter aboard the 40' Cabo yacht OHANA. The platform is set up for a full day of sportfishing, tailored to small groups of friends and family.
A mix of nearshore and offshore targets
Anglers can target a wide variety of species: yellowtail, tuna, halibut, bass, barracuda, bonito and rockfish. On the way to and from San Clemente Island, seasonal opportunities exist to fish for tuna, shark and marlin.
A full 12‑hour fishing day
The trip is a 12‑hour private charter designed as a full-day coastal adventure, built to deliver extended time on productive grounds and shared memories with friends and family.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
Expect a full day at sea: boarding the OHANA in Dana Point, running out toward the island, working productive ledges and deeper water, and spending long, deliberate hours fishing a variety of structure and open water. The itinerary blends nearshore tactics for yellowtail and rockfish with offshore trolling or chunking when pursuing tuna, shark and marlin seasonally, delivering a varied angling program across the 12‑hour charter.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and where details are unspecified.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 12‑hour private charter; tuna, shark and marlin opportunities are noted as seasonal. Confirm seasonal target availability and departure timing with Ohana Sportfishing when booking.
No specific gear list is provided in the supplied facts. The trip is a private fishing charter aboard the 40' Cabo yacht OHANA; confirm whether rods, tackle, licenses or refreshments are included before departure.
Operate from Dana Point on a private 40' Cabo yacht named OHANA; final boarding location, check‑in time and operator policies should be confirmed directly with Ohana Sportfishing.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the charter?
The charter is 12 hours in duration.
What vessel is used for the trip?
The trip is a private fishing charter aboard the 40' Cabo yacht OHANA.
What species can we expect to target?
Targets include yellowtail, tuna, halibut, bass, barracuda, bonito and rockfish; tuna, shark and marlin may be pursued on the way to and from the island seasonally.
Is this a private charter?
Yes — the outing is described as a private fishing charter intended for friends and family.
Who operates the San Clemente Island fishing trip?
The operator listed for this private charter is Ohana Sportfishing.