Dana Point Harbor
Dana Point Bait Barge
The primary live-bait source for anglers fishing Dana Point, San Clemente, Catalina, and the 267 / 277 areas. Pulls from the Everingham network so loads can change overnight when new bait boats arrive.
Call Ahead — Don't Guess
Bait can change overnight. One phone call saves your trip.
Same Everingham dispatch covers Dana Point, Mission Bay, and San Diego Bay barges. Oceanside is a separate line. Confirm bait size and availability before you leave the dock.
Currently Serving
UpdatingAwaiting first refresh
Best For
Dana Point, San Clemente, Catalina, 267 / 277
Typical Offerings
Sardines, anchovies, seasonal bait as available
Nearby
- · Dana Wharf Sportfishing
- · Hogan's Bait & Tackle
- · Embarcadero launch ramp
Call-Ahead Playbook
What to ask when you dial
- › Call the night before to confirm sardine size and whether anchovies are available.
- › Call again at 4–5 AM the morning of — new loads often arrive overnight.
- › If Dana Point is light, ask if SD Bay has fresh bait before you commit to running south.
Fishing Notes
- › Closest receiver to the 267 / 277 bluefin grounds.
- › Short run to Catalina front side and the 14 / 209.
- › Hogan's Bait & Tackle in Dana Point is the best local intel source for sardine size.