Bongos Sportfishing Charters & 6 Pack Rentals has run Southern California’s finest six-pack sportfishing charters out of Newport Beach, California for more than 25 years (since 1985), departing from Davey’s Locker. The business offers a variety of fishing excursions serving Newport Beach, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Dana Point, and Catalina Island.
The fleet includes Bongos II and Bongos III, both 38-foot Tiara Express cruisers powered by twin Cummins turbo diesel engines cruising at 22 knots, rigged with state-of-the-art electronics, a galley with microwave, private restroom, full bed with additional bunks, and all required safety equipment. Each 6-pack boat fits 1-6 guests, well suited to half-day, full-day, and overnight trips, with newer three-tiara model 36ft and 38ft express boats also referenced in recent listings.
Trips specialize in three-quarter day excursions to Catalina Island or San Clemente Island, targeting Yellowtail, White Seabass, and Calico Bass, with the speed to head offshore for Tuna, Dorado, and Yellowtail within a 3/4-day trip. Overnight trips (such as a seasonal Catalina Lobster/White Seabass/Rockfish combo) are also offered, departing afternoon and returning the next day. Over two dozen different gamefish species can be targeted across the business’s trip lineup, including Giant Tuna, Marlin, Dorado, Yellowtail, and Sea Bass. Top-of-the-line Shimano fishing equipment is provided to all guests, and the business maintains a genuine conservation ethic, promptly releasing fish unharmed when not kept.
Guest reviews are consistently glowing, with reviewers repeatedly praising specific captains and deckhands (Mikey, Travis, Mike, Chad, Chase, Caleb) for engaging, professional, and productive trips, including hot Yellowtail bites and family-friendly outings.
For anglers of any experience level near Newport Beach, California looking for a well-established, more than 25-year six-pack sportfishing charter, Bongos Sportfishing offers a highly reviewed operation out of Newport Harbor.
