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No Shortage of Ocean Fishing

Anglers can take advantage of many Southern California ocean fishing locations. Half-day, three-quarter-day and overnight boats are available. Many landings also offer twilight fishing through late-afternoon and evening hours.

A list of area fishing outlets:

* Capt. Louie Abbott’s Harbor Village Sportfishing--1591 Spinnaker Dr., Suite 114, Ventura. Full-day boat--$45 from 4 a.m.-5 p.m., weekdays. Full-day boat--$65 from 11 p.m.-5 p.m. Three-quarter day boat--$32 from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Half-day boat--$25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Senior and military discount--$5 off trip prices. Kids 12 and under--Half-off trip prices. Twilight boats--$20 from 5:30-10:30 p.m. Boats available for private charter.

Telephone: (805) 658-1060 or (805) 658-1061.

* CISCO’s Sportfishing--4151 S. Victoria Ave., Oxnard. Prices: Overnight (full-day) boats--$72 from 11 p.m.-8 p.m. daily, $67 from midnight-8 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, $67 from 1 a.m.- 8 p.m. daily. Three-quarter-day boats--$33 from 6 a.m.-5 p.m., $29 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m., $20 for seniors and kids 11 and under. Half-day boat--$22 daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rod rentals--$7-12. One-day license--$6.60. Tackle--$4.25. Boats available for private charter. Telphone: (805) 985-8511.

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* Del Rey Sportfishing--13759 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. Prices: Three-quarter-day boats--$25 from 7 a.m.-2 p.m., $23 for seniors and kids 12-and-under; $25 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, $23 for seniors and kids 12 and under. Half-day boats--$20 for 6:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. daily and noon-5 p.m. daily, $18 for seniors and kids 12-and-under. Twilight boat--$20 from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. daily. Boats available for private charter. Telephone: (310) 822-3625.

* Gold Coast Sportfishing--3600 S. Harbor Blvd., Oxnard. Prices: Overnight boats--$68 from 11 p.m.-6 p.m., $63 for seniors and kids 12 and under. Three-quarter-day boats--$31 from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, $26 for seniors, $15.50 for kids 12 and under. Half-day boats--$25 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. daily, $20 for seniors, $12.50 for kids 12 and under. Twilight boat--$20 from 5:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Boats available for private charter. Telephone: (805) 382-0402.

* Hornet Sportfishing--125 Harbor Way No. 4, Santa Barbara. Prices: Three-quarter-day boats--$32 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; $28 for seniors and kids 12-and-under on weekdays. Half-day boats--$25 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, and 7 a.m.-noon and 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Twilight boats--$25 from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; $20 for seniors and kids 12 and under. Boats available for private charter. Telephone: (805) 966-2212 or (805) 963-7007.

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* In-seine Sportfishing--1 Bora Bora Way, Marina del Rey. Prices: Half-day boats departing from Dock 52--$20 from 7:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30 p.m.-5 p.m. daily, $18 for seniors, $12 for kids 12 and under on weekdays. Twilight boat--$20 from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. daily. Rod rentals--$5. One-day license--$7. Boats available for private charter. Telephone: (310) 823-5677.

* L.A. Harbor Sportfishing--1150 Nagoya Way, San Pedro. Prices: Overnight (full-day) boat--$65 from 11 p.m.-6 p.m. Three-quarter-day boat--$30 from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Half-day boat--$22 from 6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.-6 p.m. Twilight boat--$22 from 6 p.m.-midnight. Rod rentals--$8. One-day license--$6.75. Boats available for private charter. Telephone: (310) 547-9916.

* Port Hueneme Sportfishing--105 E. Port Hueneme Road, Port Hueneme. Prices: Overnight charter dive boat--$65 with full- or self-serve galley optional. Full-day non-dive boat--$37 from 4 a.m.-6 p.m., $35 from 5 a.m.-4 p.m. Three-quarter-day boat--$30 from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Discount of $2 for seniors and military personnel on all trip prices. Children under 12 are half-off on all trip prices. Rod rentals--$9. Licenses--$7.67 for one day, $19.47 for one year. Telephone: (805) 488-2212 or (805) 488-4715.

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* Redondo Sportfishing--233 Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach. Prices: Overnight (full-day) boat--$60 from 9 p.m.-7 p.m. Three-quarter-day boat--$29 from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, $21 for kids 12 and under daily, $21 for seniors on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Half-day boat--$20 from 6:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. daily, 7:30 a.m.-12-30 p.m. daily, noon-5 p.m. daily and 1 p.m.-6 p.m. daily, $15 for kids 12 and under daily, $15 for seniors on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Twilight boat--$20 from 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. daily, $15 for kids 12 and under. Rod rentals--$7-10. One-day license--$6.60. Boats available for private charter. Telephone: (310) 372-3566.

* Santa Barbara Sea Landing--301 W. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara. Prices: Full-day boat--$69 from 2 a.m.-5 p.m., $62 for seniors and kids 12 and under on weekdays, $79 on weekends. Three-quarter-day boat--$35 from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, $30 for kids 12 and under. Half-day boat--$25 from 7 a.m.-noon daily, 12:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. daily, $20 for seniors and kids 12 and under on weekdays. Twilight boat--$25 from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Rod rentals--$8.50. One-day license--$6.60. Tackle--$10-12. Boats available for private charter. Telephone: (805) 963-3564.

* Skipper’s 22nd St. Landing--141 West 22nd St., San Pedro. Prices: Overnight (full-day) boat--$62 from 10 p.m.-6 p.m. Three-quarter-day boat--$30 from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. weedays, $27 for seniors 62 and over and kids 12 and under. Three-quarter-day weekend boat--$32 from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Half-day boat--$22 from 6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. daily. Boats available for private charter. Telephone: (310) 832-8304.

* Ventura Sportfishing Landing--1518 Anchors Way, Ventura. Prices: Full-day boat--$40 from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays only. Three-quarter-day boats--$32 from 6 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, $30 from 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily. Twilight fishing--$20 from 6 p.m.-11 p.m. daily. Dock fishing--$7 for 12 hours, available 24 hours a day. Live bait--$15 full scoop, $10 half scoop. Boats available for private charter. Telephone: (805) 650-1255 or (805) 650-1256.

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