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.
Barracuda
Bonito
Calico Bass
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Sculpin
Sheephead
Whitefish
Yellowtail
Blue Perch
Cabezon
Red Snapper
Recent Trips
| Date | Trip Type | Anglers | Fish Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Full Day Trip | 27 | 27 Barracuda, 1 Cabezon, 23 Calico Bass, 38 Rockfish, 3 Sculpin, 19 Sheephead, 64 Whitefish, 2 Yellowtail |
| Jul 8, 2026 | AM 1/2 Day Trip | 22 | 2 Calico Bass, 91 Whitefish, 1 Yellowtail |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Full Day Trip | 34 | 2 Lingcod, 127 Rockfish, 9 Sculpin, 13 Sheephead, 164 Whitefish |
| 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 |
Trips on the Californian
Californian — Full Day
Departs 6:00 AM · Returns 5:00 PM
Max 49 anglers
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Reserve your spot on an upcoming trip or call the landing to ask about availability.
Californian — Book Online (805) 676-3474