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2026: Trip 5 - Thunderbird 2 Day

September 9, 2026
Trip #5: Boat: Thunderbird 2 day Departs: Thursday, August 27th, 7:00 PM Fishing: August 28th & August 29th Returns: August 29th
Three people holding large fish on a boat at night, smiling after a successful catch

2026: Trip 4 - Thunderbird 2.5 Day

September 9, 2026
Trip #4: Boat: Thunderbird 2.5 day Departs: Tuesday, August 11th Fishing: August 12th & August 13th Returns: August 14th AM
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WHO WE ARE

Dana Wharf Rod and Reel Club is an exclusive 50-member southern California fishing club that was established in 1982. We are an ultra-limited load club that specializes in multiple day charters in the waters of southern California and northern Baja. We fish hard, responsibly and ethically. We especially pride ourselves on promoting the catch and release of calico bass. We measure, tape and release calico bass and award the club’s most coveted trophy at the end of the year for the largest calico. We also aggressively fish for tuna, yellowtail, white sea bass and halibut and award trophies for each species at the end of the year. 100% of DWRRC members are also CCA members. 

2025 TROPHY WINNERS

2025 Angler of the Year

Jim Bertella


Largest Tuna: 102 LBS

Cory Steinwand


Largest Yellowtail: 38.5 Lbs

Paul Morgan


Largest White Sea Bass: 24.8 Lbs

Chris Lund


Largest Calico Bass: 5.3 LBS

Jim Bertella


Largest Halibut: 30 Lbs

Mike Higa

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