CHARTERS FOR 2026

We have an exciting charter schedule this year. 

TO BOOK A TRIP AND/OR ASK ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE EMAIL RICK LANE AT: venturacountysportfishingclub@gmail.com

Charter costs exclude food expenses (galley), fish cleaning, and gratuities for the crew, chef, and/or captain. If you’re uncertain about tipping, refer to this “Guide on Tipping.” Keep in mind that their dedication and effort contribute to an amazing trip!

AS OF JANUARY 10, 2026 – ALL INFORMATION IS STILL TENTATIVE AND “SUBJECT TO CHANGE”

#1 – The Endeavor, Overnight | April 2-3

  • Departure: Thursday, April 2 at 10:00 PM
  • Fishing Date: Friday, April 3
  • Capacity: 15 anglers
  • Cost: Approximately $350
  • Charter Master is Rick Lane
  • Ventura Sportfishing, 1500 Anchors Way Dr. Ventura Ca. 93001 / 805- 676- 3474

CONFIRMED!! ~#2 – Island Spirit, Day Trip | May 28

  • Proposed Date: Thursday, May 28
      • Departure: 5:00 AM
      • Capacity: 25–28 anglers
      • Cost: Approximately $180
      • Charter Master is Rick Lane
      • Ventura Sportfishing, 1500 Anchors Way Dr. Ventura Ca. 93001 / 805- 676- 3474

#3 – Pacific Eagle, Overnight | June 18-19

  • Proposed Dates:
      • Departs: Thursday, June 18 at 10:00 PM
      • Returns: Friday, June 19
      • Capacity: 12 anglers
      • Cost: TBD
      • Charter Master is Rick Lane
      • Ventura Sportfishing, 1500 Anchors Way Dr. Ventura Ca. 93001 / 805- 676- 3474

KIDS TRIP –  Californian, Day Trip | July 9

  • Date: Thursday, July 9
  • Volunteers Needed: 5
  • Charter Master is Rick Lane
  • Ventura Sportfishing, 1500 Anchors Way Dr. Ventura Ca. 93001 / 805- 676- 3474

#4 – Pacific Eagle, Overnight | July 16-17

  • Proposed Dates:
      • Departs: Thursday, July 16 at 10:00 PM
      • Returns: Friday, July 17
      • Capacity: 12 anglers
      • Cost: TBD
      • Charter Master is Rick Lane
      • Ventura Sportfishing, 1500 Anchors Way Dr. Ventura Ca. 93001 / 805- 676- 3474

#5 – The Endeavor, Overnight | Aug 1-2

  • Departs: Saturday, August 1 at 10:00 PM
  • Fishing Date: Sunday, August 2
  • Capacity: 15 anglers
  • Cost: Approximately $350
  • Charter Master is Rick Lane
  • Ventura Sportfishing, 1500 Anchors Way Dr. Ventura Ca. 93001 / 805- 676- 3474

#6 – The Endeavor,  1.5-Days | Sept 9-11

  • Proposed dates:
      • Departs: Wednesday, September 9 (evening)
      • Fishes: Thursday, September 10
      • Returns: Friday, September 11
      • Notes: Targeting tuna or heading north for large seabass and lingcod (new destination)
      • Capacity: 15 anglers
      • Cost: Approximately $500
      • Charter Master is Rick Lane
      • Ventura Sportfishing, 1500 Anchors Way Dr. Ventura Ca. 93001 / 805- 676- 3474

#7 – The Endeavor, 1.5-Days | Oct 28-29

      • Departs: Thursday, October 28
      • Fishing:  Friday, Oct 29
      • Returns, Saturday, Oct 30
      • Notes: Either tuna or large northern rockfish
      • Capacity: 15 anglers
      • Cost: Approximately $500
      • Charter Master is Rick Lane
      • Ventura Sportfishing, 1500 Anchors Way Dr. Ventura Ca. 93001 / 805- 676- 3474

#8 – The Endeavor, Overnight | Nov 6-7

  • Departs: Friday, November 6 at 10:00 PM
  • Fishing Date: Saturday, November 7
  • Capacity: 15 anglers
  • Cost: Approximately $350
  • Charter Master is Rick Lane
  • Ventura Sportfishing, 1500 Anchors Way Dr. Ventura Ca. 93001 / 805- 676- 3474


RSVP & PAYMENT POLICY

  • No money now, but full payment will be required 30 days prior.
  • Notices will be sent to those of you who signed up 45 days prior to the trip.
  • Zelle, checks & cash (in-person) as payment.  Instructions for payment will be emailed out to you.
  • No payment for multiple trips. Your treasurer gets confused if a trip is cancelled.
  • Notices will go out for the first trip on Feb _______, and full payment by Feb _______ (need dates)
  • Notices for trip 2 will go out April 1, with full payment by April 15. You get the idea.

LIST OF LANDINGS (BY LOCATION)

VENTURA AREA – Our home base
  • Channel Island Sportfishing, 4151 S. Victoria Ave. • Oxnard, CA 93035
  • Ciscos Sportfishing – 4151 S Victoria Ave. Oxnard Ca, 93035 / 805-382- 1612
  • Hooks Landing 3600 Harbor Blvd. Oxnard Ca. 93035 / 805-382-6233
  • Ventura Sportfishing, 1500 Anchors Way DR. Ventura Ca. 93001 / 805- 676- 3474
SAN DIEGO / SAN PEDRO AREA
  • Seaforth Landing, 1717 Quivira Rd San Diego Ca. 92109 / 619-224-3383
  • 22nd Street Landing 141 W 22nd Street San Pedro Ca. 90731 / 310-832-8304
  • H&M Landing 2803 Emerson St. San Diego Ca. 92106  / 619-222-1144
  • Fisherman’s Landing 2838 Garrison St. San Diego Ca. 92106
  • Point Loma Sportsfishing 1403 Scott St. San Diego Ca. 92106 / 619-226-6006

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