I've been fishing out of here for almost 20 years. I used to take my 3 boys out when they were…read moreyounger on the gentleman and have done several trips on the overnight Mirage. This past week I went on the Mirage, the check in was great, fast easy, and set me up with a few extra weights. We caught some sea bass, sheep heads, and rockfish. I would recommend fishing from here.

Every single vessel in this fleet is worth checking out. Super fishy Captains, and very…read moreknowledgeable deckhands. Great for memories with family, friends and couples. Get on it, you won't regret it.

Had a great time with our grandsons on a half day charter. Doug knows the Channel Islands well.read more

An incredible experience! Doug is a knowledgeable Captain who expertly navigated around the Channel…read moreIslands. He brought us to a quiet cove to enjoy lunch (and swimming if desired), showed us sea lions basking in the sun, sea caves where kayaks were exploding, dolphins, and other sites. Being out on Doug's boat for the day was a wonderful experience that our family won't soon forget. Definitely recommend having Captain Doug show you around the Channel Islands.

My husband and I booked the EPIC (an accurate description) Sea Caves tour and what an incredible…read moreexperience it was! There were so many great moments and high points, including a playful pod of dolphins that leaped in and out of the boat's wake (and alongside us); kayaking among a large nursery of leopard sharks, both babies and adults; in one of the sea caves, the phosphorescence was lit up like a bright neon blue light along one wall of the cavern; and finally, snorkeling in a gorgeous kelp forest was beyond words! SO many fish (and one seal that sped by us like a bullet train). Our deepest gratitude to the crew, Roger, Cameron and Cooper for their kindness, humor and far-ranging knowledge of marine and island life. It's plain to see they love what they do and we were lucky to be a part of it.

If you're thinking about taking this tour just do it! From the moment you arrive these guys treat…read moreyou like your best friend visiting the islands for the first time. They show you all the cool stuff answer all your questions. It's been a few days and we're already missing them! They are truly lovely to chat with. When it was time to hit the activities they went to work showing their skills and knowledge. FYI we're vegetarian and the lunch was lovely- so make sure you order that too! Thanks Captain Dan and crew! It was a bucket list day we won't forget!

Probably one of the most frustrating and disappointing charter experiences I've ever had--and I say…read morethat as someone who understands fishing doesn't always go your way. We spent 3.5 hours on the boat before a single line even hit the water. After finally starting, we fished for about 30 minutes, only to pack up again and spend another 1.5 hours cruising to a different spot near an oil rig. Yes, the fishing improved there--but by then, most of the trip had already been wasted just moving around. On what's supposed to be a ¾-day trip, we spent roughly 5.5 hours doing nothing but traveling, dealing with tangled lines, and waiting. That's not "a slow day of fishing"--that's poor planning and inexperience. It was openly stated this was a new crew, including the captain, and unfortunately, it showed. To be fair, the deckhand was great--helpful and professional. But that couldn't make up for everything else. What really crossed the line for me was the environment on board. At one point, another angler yelled at my son, blaming him for a tangled line--only for it to be proven it wasn't even his fault. That should never happen, especially on a trip where families and kids are present. Completely unacceptable. Then, when we picked up our catch, we were given more fish than we actually caught. I understand sharing when limits are reached--but this felt off, like we were handed someone else's hard-earned catch. That takes away from the whole experience. At the end of the day, the low price makes sense--you truly get what you pay for. But I'd rather spend a little more for a well-run, respectful, and enjoyable trip than deal with chaos, wasted time, and a hostile environment. If you're considering this charter--especially if you have kids--I strongly recommend you look elsewhere. I've gone out with Ciscos Sportfishing multiple times, and they have never let me down. Professional crews, organized trips, and a much more family-friendly atmosphere. Save yourself the frustration. Go with a crew that knows what they're doing and actually values your time and experience. Date of trip: 4/4/26 Boat: Coroloma

We went on the Estella on 04/18/2026, it was the best experience ever. 1st timers, Chris the owner…read moreof Estella super nice and answered our questions. Selena, great person, awesome cook, hamburgers tasty, Max & Charlie crew dudes hustling helping us all throughout the entire trip. I hope I got all the names right. Definitely going back!

We had an amazing deep sea fishing trip out of Duke Sportfishing today! Our family are all…read morebeginners, and the captain and crew were absolutely awesome -- patient, helpful, fun, and made the entire experience easy and enjoyable. We caught a huge variety of fish and way more than we expected! The crew worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time and felt comfortable on the water. Highly recommend Duke Sportfishing for anyone looking for a fun and memorable fishing trip out of Oxnard!

I had an absolutely incredible experience fishing! The weather could not be any better. The…read moreocean was calm. The fish were plenty. The captain knew all the good spots and which fish we were catching. I am not experienced at fishing at all but was shown how. I cannot wait to do it again!

All around excellent adventure at sea. The crew is great & couldn't have asked for a better time…read more Caught lots of mahi mahi & can't wait to enjoy it on the BBQ. Mitch's food in the galley is a huge treat too, that guy knows how to cook. Wish they were in San Diego full-time but we'll catch them when they are here. This is our boat of choice now.

This is the Boat you want to go on to catch fish!!! The Boat and the Crew are Amazing helpful and…read moreFun! All ages are welcome my family kids and grandkids who are younger and this boat is comfortable and accommodating! The food is top notch! And they get you on the fish! I highly recommend looking to go fishing for White Sea Bass or Rock fishing.... This is the boat to go on!

From pick up to delivery, this company is right on! Affordable, done right, professional and very…read moreboat user friendly! Way to go guys! I have used local boat yards for along time, until I found The Boat Specialists! I would never use a boat yard again! They cannot compare or compete with them!

BUYERS BEWARE!!! Ive…read moreactually really wanted to write a positive review and held off since July 2025 to allow Boat Specialist to resolve all the issues Ive had with them. But today, after 6 months I'm at the end of my patience and since some of you are praising James Doer, then some of you know who manages the Service Department. I bought a brand new 2025 Ranger Tug R23 or at least I thought I did, but since there was crap in the holding tank when I received it, Im starting to think it was used. I paid for a Radar to be installed before it was delivered. When the boat was delivered to me in the Marina, immediately I discovered the radar I paid to have installed did not work. The water pump didn't work. I got 1 key when it should be 2. The holding tank had crap in it. The solar system charger didn't work. The outboard motor sat in the water in full lift and there was no bottom paint to protect it even when I paid for bottom paint to be applied to the boat. The excuse for that was the Buyer needed to ask for it...How would a Bulyer know the outboard motor wouldnt come out the water fully? The Service Dept agreed to trailer the boat back to fix the Radar and fix the water pump and all issues Ive identified and advised it can be done when the boat comes back in for the 20 hr breaking in service, which I agreed would be a good time. When it finally was picked up for service and returned 1 month later, the boat was returned but did not have the bottom paint on the outboard that I had agreed to pay additionally for. Before the boat was taken off their trailer, I spoke to James Doer who promised he would trailer it back to do the bottom paint as it should had been done before it was returned to me. So again he advised I can use my boat and then later he'll work out a time to trailer it back to finish the bottom paint that they had forgotten to have done. Few weeks later, Boat Specialist trailers my boat back to their shop to do the bottom paint on the motor and I also paid to have some service done on my Bow Thrusters and Windless Anchor... 3 weeks later my boat was returned from BS and put back into the water and as their delivery guy pushed us off from the dock, we discovered the Bow Thruster didnt work! It was supposed to be fixed, but again BS does NOT verify that repairs were actually completed. Again James Doer said he'll send a tech out in a few weeks to repair it. Yet again, I've been patient with Boat Specialist. I waited for the tech to come out and they did repair the Bow Thruster several weeks later. Just as I thought every issue had been resolved, there's more. What's the problem now? I just learned the 20 hr break-in service that was supposed to have been done the first time Boat Specialist trailered my boat back to fix the Radar and other issues was never done! My boat is at its 50 hr service alert and I now discovered Boat Specialist never did the 20 hr break-in. Is it fair from the multiple instances where this Service Department failed to complete work that they were suppose to do for me to say that the people managing it has FAILED and do not give a rip for our boats in their shop? I have asked that Boat Specialist do the right thing, but as he claimed that theres no written record that I asked for the 20 hr service to be done, he has decided to not recall that we spoke on the phone that I wanted the 20 hr break-in service...today he just conveniently forgot that request was made because he forgot to have it done months ago and returned my boat anyways. If the Service Department's performance is any measure of how Boat Specialist ensures their product is quality and their service is aimed to satisfy customers, then they have failed at least me... If I am that one unlucky person to have the WORST experience dealing with them... I whole heartedly hope you will not be the next. Or perhaps I am one of many... BUYER BEWARE!!!! GOOD LUCK. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND. Dont let the charm and smiles fool you.

Went there we paid entrance fees hopefully to rent a boat but no sign saying not boat rental the…read moreshore fishing was terrible not to many areas to fish that wasn't closed this was a few months ago maybe it's changed but at the time we went they told us no boats to be rented that day and we ask at the both the person said yes there was boat rental happening but it was not true and I did want to hassle getting a refund for the entrance fee fished the shore for a bit then went home

Avoid This Place - Unsafe Docks & Unreliable Boats…read more Our experience with Casitas Boat Rentals was nothing short of a disaster. From the moment we stepped onto their dock, it was clear that safety was not a priority. The dock itself was in terrible condition--broken and missing wood, unbalanced floats causing it to tip dangerously. We almost fell into the water just trying to board. The first pontoon we received was literally taking on water and nearly sank by lunchtime. When we reported this, staff swapped it for another boat, but this one had a broken electric starter. We were forced to manually start the engine, which eventually caused the rope to jam and stop retracting. This left us stranded for two hours, first trying to fix it ourselves and then waiting for a tow back to the dock. When we returned to the rental office and asked for a prorated refund due to their inability to provide a safe and functional boat, employee Isaac refused. He claimed we had used the boat "long enough" even though we still had two hours left in our rental period. Instead of taking responsibility, he offered us yet another pontoon--but at that point, we had zero confidence in their equipment. Beyond the boats, the overall condition of their docks, life jackets, and staff attitude made it clear that safety and customer satisfaction are not a priority here. I would strongly advise against renting from Casitas Boat Rentals unless they seriously improve their maintenance and customer service