Ventura County Sportfishing Club
VCSC, a non-profit organization & club was founded for those who love to fish with friends.
Celebrating 40 years on television Sport Fishing with Dan Hernandez is California’s longest running television fishing program. Every week on television Dan teaches his viewers about fishing. He helps newbies and experienced anglers become better anglers. Sport Fishing is the first television program to teach his viewers how-to cook their catch. We are proud … Continue reading "MAY 6 – VSCS MEETING"
Ventura County Sportfishing Club's monthly meeting usually on the first Wednesday of every month. Our meetings are free and open to the public. We have opportunity drawings for great prizes. Our speakers share their ocean fishing skills, education and adventures!
WEDS, JULY 1ST -- NO MEETING >> July meeting is our "annual BBQ/picnic" on July 19th. Click on the link below . . . For more info on the annual BBQ/Potluck-Picnic go to: https://vcsc.info/event/summer-bbq-2026/
KID'S TRIP 2026 Today, July 8th a group of club members, now mandated reporters are taking a group of foster kids fishing!!
Members & family only -- SUMMER potluck-picnic & Raffle – for Big Prizes and as always -- Great food and good fun. Special casting clinic with Brian Nguyen, #the_cigar_afishinado!
GUEST SPEAKER Phil Friedman Friedman Adventures https://friedmanadventures.com/ Phil Friedman is a lifelong Southern California sportfishing veteran, outdoorsman, educator, and media pioneer whose deep roots in the water began at the tender age of 12, when he started as a pinhead (entry-level deckhand) aboard the iconic Redondo Special out of Redondo Beach, California. This early hands-on experience on … Continue reading "August 5th meeting with speaker Phil Friedman of Friedman Adventures!"
BOD MEETING on August 23, 2026 at 6:30pm
Got a passion for ocean fishing? Come to one of our monthly meeting(s)! On Wednesday, September 2nd our guest speaker will be Mike Armenta, avid fisherman, outdoorsman and the manager of Turners Sporting Goods in Oxnard. A true "fan favorite".
Club Charter #7 - September 9–11 2026 CLUB CHARTERS
Our guest speaker will be Stan Smith Stan Smith (pictured above, second from the right) will speak about the Ventura County Children and Family Services works to protect children and strengthen families throughout the community. Its primary focus is preventing child abuse and neglect, keeping children safely with their families whenever possible, and helping families … Continue reading "Weds, October 7th ~ Stan Smith from the VC Family Services and the VCSC Kid’s Trip!"
POP-UP CHARTER on the Island Tak Oct 13 (day-trip) The club has added a day trip on the Island Tak on: Tuesday October 13. First come, first serve. Leaves at 4am. Only $200 and 10 slots available. Signups will be at the sign in table at the meeting on 10/7 - starting at 5pm this … Continue reading "Day Trip on the Island Tak — Openings available."
Our guest speaker will be Bob Semerau, super-angler/reporter for the Western Outdoor News with flyfishing pal Gary Scott. Presentation / Bob's description: My friend and pro level fly guy / rod-builder, Gary Scott will be partnering with me on this special "casual" presentation they are calling it a "primer to flyfishing" We'll have 40-minutes to … Continue reading "Wednesday, Nov 4th – Flyfishing Primer with Bob Semerau"