Kids Fishing Clinic

Kids Fishing Clinic offers an educational fishing clinic where kids learn hands-on fishing techniques from expert anglers. The clinic is dockside and is paired with a Sunday Afternoon 1/2 Day Fishing Trip from 12:45–5:15, with the bonus of potentially spotting whales, dolphins, and other marine life while onboard. Each session includes a 30-minute clinic followed by a half-day fishing trip.

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• Schedule: Kids Fishing Clinic runs on Sundays, with the kids clinic beginning at 12:15 PM and the Sunday Afternoon 1/2 Day Fishing Trip running from 12:45–5:15, September through June and July and August.
• Price: Sunday Kids Fishing Clinics September through June at 12:45pm: Adults ages 14–54 $79.50; minors under 14, accompanied by an adult, $63.60 including the clinic and equipment rental ($30 value). Sunday Kids Fishing Clinics July & August at 12:45pm: Adults ages 14–54 $90.10; minors under 14, accompanied by an adult, $74.20 including the clinic and equipment rental ($30 value). A minor ticket includes the kids clinic and equipment for the child, and the Kids Clinic Ticket includes a free clinic and fishing equipment for the Sunday Afternoon 1/2 Day Fishing Trip (value of $30). Promotion is only valid on Sundays on the Afternoon 1/2 Day Fishing Trip.

Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching began in 1971 and is described as Orange County’s original whale watching company. It has been voted Best of Dana Point for Best Whale Watching, Tackle Shop, and Harbor Excursion and has 7,000+ 5-star reviews. The company is a proud partner of the World Cetacean Alliance.

Parent testimonials mention friendly and knowledgeable staff and crew, including a naturalist who taught kids about different kinds of California whales and dolphins. Other testimonials describe trips with lots of fish, crew members who helped children, and experiences where kids saw large groups of dolphins swimming and jumping around the boat.

Last updated June 22, 2026.