A full-day deep-sea fishing adventure to chase tuna in the open ocean.
Tuna fishing is best from summer into fall. Bluefin tuna peak June–August, and yellowfin tuna peak September–October.
Our target window: late August through September — the warm El Niño water should have the fish fired up and close to home.
👉 Saturday, September 19, 2026
It lands right in the peak of yellowfin season, after a whole summer of El Niño warm water has pushed the tuna in close — and bluefin are still around too. Prime time, prime conditions.
Backup Saturdays: Sept 26 (also peak) or Aug 29 (strong bluefin + early yellowfin).
⚓ Heads up: prime fall Saturdays book up fast — reserve early, and we'll confirm the bite is on with the captain closer to the date.
The deep water off Dana Point holds some serious fighters this time of year:
Dana Wharf Sportfishing FITS ALL 7
The big, legendary Dana Point operator with full-day trips and a fleet of larger boats — The Fury, The Helena, The Current, and The Lex Sea. The best pick to keep the whole crew of 7 together on one boat.
danawharf.com · Charter Dept (949) 496-5794 ext. 2
Dana Point Sportfishing
A more private, personal charter on a fast Parker boat — top-of-the-line rods & reels, live bait, and they even fillet your catch. (Smaller boat: up to 6 anglers.)
Left Coast Sportfishing
Private deep-sea charters with experienced captains who know where the tuna and yellowtail are biting. (Smaller boat: up to 6 anglers.)