Members of: Oceanside Chamber of Commerce
The Sportfishing Association of California
Operating Since 1982!
Welcome aboard the Sea Star Sportfishing website! The Sea Star is a private group charter boat that fishes from Oceanside Harbor, California, about 45 minutes north of San Diego. Please use the links above to find out more about how you can have the Sea Star Sportfishing experience!
For more information on Sea Star Sportfishing, please give us a call on our boat line at 760-966-0111! We offer private group charters for sportfishing, whale watching, and floating marine science labs. We also offer burials at sea. Thanks for visiting and best fishes!
Sea Star Sportfishing is proud to offer on board marine environmental education trips for schools and families. Please click here to learn more about our exciting ocean classroom programs!
The Sea Star
The Sea Star is a 60-foot by 20-foot fishing machine driven by Oceanside veteran skipper, Captain Joe Cacciola. For years now, Captain Joe has taken out thousands of groups and has developed a reputation for himself as a skipper who works very hard at finding the "hot bite." The boat is an all fiberglass construction powered by twin 315 horsepower V8 diesels giving her the capability of cruising at a fast 12 knots. The Sea Star can accommodate groups of up to 45 people and all are welcome – experienced and novice alike.
Food and beverage service is available from the excellent galley on board. Anglers may not bring any alcoholic beverages including beer or ice chests aboard. These laws are governed by the State Alcohol Beverage Control Board. Also, anglers may not bring any firearms or illegal drugs aboard at any time. Thank you for your cooperation.
If you have booked a charter aboard the Sea Star, plan to dress appropriately. Summer – Shorts, hat or visor, sunscreen, sweatshirt, sunglasses, and rubber soled shoes. Winter – Warm clothes and jacket, optional deck boots, and rain gear. Open toe or thong sandals are not permitted at any time.
What We Fish For
We have the experience and expertise to help put you on the fish in some of the South Coast's most productive waters, ranging from Dana Point South to La Jolla. Depending on the conditions, we may fish the local kelp beds and "clam beds," or range up to 50 miles offshore to chase exotic species over the outer banks. We find the fish.
During our prime fishing season from April on into November, the day's catch can consist of calico bass, sand bass, bonito, mackerel, barracuda, yellowtail, halibut, sculpin, sheephead, and various other fish. Albacore or bluefin tuna may be available if favorable conditions prevail during the summer months, and yellowfin tuna, skipjack, and dorado can swim within range during warmer water or "El Niño" years. Sharks – blue, mako, and thresher – can also be targeted from May through October, and during the winter months, we enjoy truly exceptional bottom fishing for rockfish, cow cod, and lingcod.
Charter Information
If you are interested in a Sea Star Sportfishing charter, please CALL. Please remember that Sea Star Sportfishing does exclusively chartered trips from mid-April to October. We do not offer any individual tickets during this time.
Miscellaneous Information
Deposits – A 50% deposit is required at the time of reservation and is only refundable with a thirty (30) day advance cancellation notice.
Check In and Boarding Time – As indicated in the charter contract and for all trips, we ask that passengers be at the dock thirty minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Departure Time – Will follow shortly after all passengers are boarded and individually checked in.
Tackle and Bait – Shakespeare fishing rods and reels are available for rent from the boat. Be sure to enquire about how many rods / reels you will need when booking your charter.
Tackle – Hooks, sinkers, and jigs are for sale aboard the boat. Live bait, usually anchovies and / or sardines, are provided free on board. Fish sacks and filleting are available on board. Filleting is available, for a nominal fee, from your deckhand, if desired. Filleted fish are packaged in plastic bags ready to be eaten or frozen.
Licenses – Required for passengers 16 years old and older, whether fishing or not. Licenses must now be worn on the outer clothing, above the waist, at all times. Daily and yearly licenses are available for purchase from the landing office. However, it is recommended that yearly licenses be bought before arrival, if at all possible.
Lodging – Available close by to fit all budgets. We can arrange accommodations for one to forty guests at discount prices. Reservations are highly suggested in the summer.
Driving Directions
Sea Star Sportfishing is easily accessible from any Southern California major freeway.
- From Southbound I-5:
Exit Oceanside Harbor Drive, turn right on Harbor Drive. - From Northbound I-5:
Exit Oceanside Harbor Drive, go west back under the freeway on Harbor Drive.
Go straight (west, towards the Pacific Ocean) on Harbor Drive for about 1 / 4 mile. Make a left at the "T" intersection. You are now entering Oceanside Harbor. Stay to the left of the traffic island and follow for about 100 yards. Look for the Joe's Crab Shack Restaurant (on your right). The Sea Star is docked in front of Joe's Crab Shack Restaurant.
Pull into the restaurant's south parking lot (2-hour maximum parking) to offload passengers and gear. Proceed across the street through the vehicle tunnel to the 24-hour free parking lot where you will find ample parking.
For more information on Sea Star Sportfishing, please give us a call on our boat line at 760-966-0111!
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PROMOTIONS: Small Group Weekday Special for Groups of Up to 12 (CALL FOR DETAILS)
Sea Star Sportfishing is proud to be sponsored by Shakespeare, makers of fine fishing tackle. We now use and rent exclusively Shakespeare rods and reels aboard Sea Star Sportfishing charters.
| Sea Star Sportfishing Captain Joe Cacciola |
Oceanside Harbor, California 760-966-0111 | |
