Davey's Locker

From the natural harbor of Newport Beach, Davey's Locker puts you on the water for daily whale watching and deep-sea fishing excursions that target over 40 miles of coastal reefs.

Davey's Locker operates out of Newport Harbor in Newport Beach, serving the greater Los Angeles area with daily whale watching and deep-sea fishing excursions year-round. The operator runs a fleet of vessels including the Western Pride (75ft), Freelance (80ft), Thunderbird (75ft), and Aggressor (65ft), which fish local coastal areas from Dana Point to Long Beach, as well as Catalina Island and San Clemente Islands. Whale watching cruises depart multiple times daily, with schedules varying by season; peak summer months see up to four departures per day. The operator reports viewing over 1,900 whales in the previous year and highlights sightings of blue whales, humpback whales, gray whales, finback whales, orcas, and several species of dolphin. Deep-sea fishing trips are available as half-day (5-6 hours), three-quarter day (7-12.5 hours depending on schedule), and overnight options (9pm to 7am). Species targeted include bass, sheephead, rockfish, bonito, barracuda, yellowtail, white sea bass, mackerel, yellowfin tuna, albacore tuna, bluefin tuna, and dorado.

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