This review is specifically for the Pride fishing vessel and crew. Wow! I recently went on their 2…read moreday trip on 7/17 to 7/19 and what a trip it was. Captain Michael, 2nd captain Max, galley cook and deckhand Ayden, as well as the other 2 deckhands John and Cooper made it an amazing trip. Not only did they put us on the fish, but they helped recommend the proper tackle tips, ensured we had minimal tangles, and had the gaf ready for each fish that made it up. The meals included in our trip price was very good. Kept us fueled as we were putting major time at the rail fishing. I will definitely be booking another trip on this boat before the season is over. Thanks again Pride crew

I gave them another try, hoping things had improved, but unfortunately my experience was pretty…read moremuch the same. It started in the tackle shop when I asked for a lure but had the name wrong. Instead of simply helping me figure out what I was looking for, the employee made a point of correcting me and did it with an unnecessary attitude. Then there was the $20 fuel surcharge. With gas prices having come down considerably, I was surprised to still see an additional fuel charge added to the trip. The deckhands were good and I had no issues with them. I could also question why we went after bluefin when the yellowtail bite has been hot, but I understand that is ultimately the captain's decision. At the end of the trip, I cleared my galley tab for $25. I'll take responsibility for not confirming exactly what I was being charged for, but I had a cheeseburger, a Coke, and asked to have three rockfish filleted, so the amount seemed about right. I also left a tip. When we got back to the dock, however, I received all three fish whole--not gutted or filleted. When I questioned it, the response was basically an "oh well" attitude with no real attempt to fix the situation. Mistakes happen, and none of these issues individually would necessarily ruin a trip. The bigger problem is the overall attitude and lack of customer service. I gave them another chance, but unfortunately I don't feel much has changed.

Machado Lake, located within Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park in Los Angeles…read more It's a 45-acre lake within a 290-acre project site. The lake collects water from a 9,000-acre watershed. The lake offers fishing opportunities. Common Carp: They are a popular target for fishing at the lake. . Bluegill: These sunfish are also commonly found in the lake. Channel Catfish: Catfish are regularly caught at Machado Lake. The day I was there a gentleman caught 2 Catfish. Catch and release! It is so nice to walk around the lake you see so many species. There are multiple bird watchers here with there professional cameras.

Very large lake that seemed to be renovated within the past few years. Very clean except some parts…read morenear the water there were some trash from people littering. The only thing I didn't like was the location being near a polluted factory. Great spot to fish for catch and release though.

I have been to many tackle shops around the LA area and this has to be far one of the nicest and…read morewelcoming shops around. I met Dean and I believe the other person was Jeff, I might be wrong but... these guys were the most nicest people you could ever meet. Dean welcomed us with open arms and treated us like family. You just couldn't beat the vibe in there as well as the customer service I wish other shops can take note of this, beginner or advanced angler, it should not matter how you are treated. It's like a no ego zone. I can't wait for this shop to bloom and flourish. Me and a buddy are visiting so cal for the pcs show, but wanted to stop by here on our way back home to the Bay Area. I'm sure glad we did They carry "Reyes Swimbaits" and it's one of the nicest hand poured plastics you could get your hands on. The color patterns and durability is top tier. I highly recommend them. Thank you for showing us love LA fishing alliance. We'll be back!!

My local spot was temporarily closed, so I checked out LA Fishing Alliance to get my conventional…read morereel respooled and get some tackle for an upcoming half day. Robert was extremely helpful and friendly. After asking me a few questions, he was able to gauge my level of experience and make great suggestions. From the beginning to the end he helped me every step of the way. Robert even went above and beyond by checking the fish report of my upcoming charter. He then suggested what tackle is recommended for the trip. Not your typical gatekeeper tackle shop. The products there are top brands but with reasonable prices. Something for every budget but also high end gear if that's what you're going for. They have cool clothing and often organize fishing events where local anglers are encouraged to compete. I highly recommend LA Fishing Alliance for both beginners and advanced anglers. Real cool spot, up to date, top products, quality service, good vibes.

I have chartered with Outcast Sportfishing twice this year in September and October. Owner operator…read moreCaptain Andy S. and Captain Tanner truly deliver. To start with the platform is a 34 Freeman Power Catamaran that cruises 45 to 55 mph comfortably in almost any conditions. Secondly, these guys get you on fish, are polite, professional, respectful, and help with newbies. If you're looking for a once in a lifetime experience catching large grade bluefin tuna look no further. This boat is a Fishing machine to get you there quick and then the Outcast crew get you home with large bluefin. If you're looking for the slow boat experience with a full on galley and bedrooms and the San Diego, this is not the ticket for you. But if you want to get out to Tanners bank in an hour and 45 minutes, catch 100-250+ Blue Fin tuna and get home in two hours with a boat full of fish, call Andy. The 12 hour charter is the ticket. They have all the best gear all you need to bring is food and drink and an a great attitude ready to battle monster fish. Did you charge extra for processing the fish but it's reasonable and they do a great job. Epic experiences.

I had a wonderful first time experience here over the weekend. Arrived on a Sunday around noon and…read morenoticed there were very little people fishing. Checked in by paying the entrance and rentals fees and was given quick directions on how to start fishing. My son ended up caching 2 fish relatively quickly. There was a gentleman sitting next to the pond who helps release the hooks from the fish if you do not wish to do so yourself. He had to rehook our rod a few times and did so with friendliness. Whenever I had a question, they were always helpful. Even had the guys filet our fish for us for an extra charge. My son had fun and also enjoyed watching the RC car tracks that are immediately next door when we got done. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a nice experience with your kids. Entrance fee was $7/person Rod rentals was $10 Fish per pound was $12 (no catch and release) And to have them filet them was $2/fish I would definitely come back for another visit!!!

So rude and discriminating !!!…read more We drove a long way to this place and promised my son he could fish a lot of trout for the long weekend. According to Yelp, it is open till 3pm today. But it was closed when we arrived before 1pm. My 13 year old son went on to politely ask the man on site, whose name is David, why it was closed, but was rudely criticized by him. You don't want our business, fine. But you should not discriminate people by their gender and age, especially when they want to give you business. We will never come to this place. Rude and disrespectful!

Here's two more URLs for you to check out and surf regarding Point Vicente:…read more http://www.trails.com/tcatalog_trail.asp?trailid=HGS475-043&source=CDI&oc=CDI1&track=1 http://www.palosverdes.com/rpv/recreationparks/PointVicenteInterpretiveCenter/index.cfm Pointe Vicente is an awesome place to go fishing, hiking, going to a secluded beach, and whale watching, too. Spend the day picnicking, hiking, fishing, and exploring the trails here. FYI: The bathrooms are filthy, funky, and in a state of chaotic disrepair at the parking lot. I will highly suggest you go walk to the lighthouse museum and use the toilet there.

"Point Vicente Fishing Access" is a park. It's a 10-1/2 acre oceanfront space that is part of the…read morePalos Verdes Nature Preserve, of the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy. The small parking lot on PV Drive, just past the Point Vicente Interpretive Center, is marked by a sign, see photos. There's a building with restrooms next to the parking lot, both of which are open dawn to dusk. A trail leads down to the water. I posted a dozen photos. It was an exceptionally nice day to take in the views. Veteran's Day is an honorable day, as well as a somber day for me, so it's no accident I was hanging out in parks today. I chose some of the most beautiful ones I could think of, as they are inspirational to me. Parks are places of honor. They are almost always dedicated to a person, or people, who have served their communities, their country. And throughout the parklands we discover benches, rocks, and even trees bearing dedications & memorials. The parks along the coast were filled with people today and they seemed more quiet than usual. The general overtone was one of respectfulness. At day's end, as I notice a brilliant, almost-full moon, I'm reminded that I can best honor those who served, including those who have fallen, by living the best way I know how. And for me that's all about appreciating nature, and life.

Andre is a fantastic captain and we've already booked another afternoon with him. What a perfect…read moreday

One of the best experiences in my life! Everything was very smooth, the captain Andrey is really…read moreattentive and nice. He also asked all my questions about sailing and even showed some tricks. The price is really affordable. Highly recommend!

Needed an extra rod and reel along with some bait and John had the best customer service. He was…read moreable to recommend which ones would help me at the pier. This is definitely my go to fishing needs spot especially on a Sunday!

Knowledgeable folks Baja Fishing Tackle. Tons of products and great prices. I try to stop by…read moreevery time I'm in the area.

Went on a Monday with my son (11yrs) old for a 5 hour fishing trip. Eric and his deckhand (Jeremy)…read moreare awesome dudes who made our fishing experience really memorable. Between my son and I, we caught over 40+ fish each, mainly sandbass and Calico's. On the ride out the marina we even saw a few dolphins . The boat was very clean and spacious. The cabin area has two extra seats. Jeremy and Eric were helping us out by switching out gear and at times baiting our live bait. Jeremy fillet our fish for us as well . Eric was taking pictures and videos of my son and I. If you are looking for a great fishing experience, these dues are the BEST!!

Overall a good experience. Only stopped in one stop for bottom feeders. Not sure if that was just…read moreeasy for them or all that was available. Helpful crew

I recently charted a yacht for employee appreciation week at the company I own. We all had a…read moredelightful time, except for the Executive VP who barfed into the harbor--an unlikely and smelly chum--and caused the fish to start floating belly up in the water! (AG, you know who you are, lol). Other than that mishap, it was a fantastic experience, and it made me consider participating in a yacht timeshare myself. Boating makes me want to quit my career and travel the world by sea. But alas, Wifey likes her diamonds, and I like my luxury cars...

Poor customer service and poor quality of boat. I have to…read moresay it's difficult for me to write this review as my family and I were very much looking forward to spending a beautiful day on the bait to celebrate my dads birthday. And all though we still made the best of it it really did not live up to what was promised and the amount of money we paid. So let's start with m: 1. The address did not match what was listed on their Yelp page and created a lot of confusion and frustration especially since we had kids with us. I had to text the owner, Mario, and he gave us another location to charter form which was not at all what was listed on their page. 2. Not sure if the captain of the day,Noah, was having a bad day or what but he was definitely not in the mood to greet us properly. He was very short, not so friendly and barely spoke to us during our ride. 3. The boat was not like the photos they presented or posted on Yelp. I even texted the owner and asked him to send me a few photos of what the boat will look like. It was definitely dirty, the coaches were so damaged and dirty they had black clothes over them. One of inside couches was wet, my uncle sat on it unknowingly making his pants wet and him uncomfortable for the rest of the ride. 4. The table surfaces were all damaged & chipped. We had to be careful for the kids not to get splinters when they would approach the table to grab something to eat. 5. Worst of it all was that we only watched cargo shipments for 2 hours!! On our phone call with Mario mentioned we can go through the canals and even get a far glimpse of the Queen Mary but we didn't. We even asked Noah to take us the other way around into the open water and he said no he needs to this way first (meaning by the cargo shipments). It was very disappointing since it was my dads actual birthday and the experience was completely robbed from us. It's very sad that we wasted over a thousand dollars and didn't receive what we had paid for. And I even texted Mario afterwards telling him our concerns but didn't get a reply back. Poor customer service.