About Your Captain

Welcome to Odyssey Sportfishing! I'm Captain Daniel LaBarbera, operator of the Second Chance. My goal is to share my lifelong passion for fishing with you. Growing up in Dana Point, the ocean has always been a part of my life, and I'm grateful for the chance to connect with this amazing community. I started my fishing carrier as early as I can remember. Things really got serious in my middle school years in the way of a kayak. Being dropped off in Dana Point harbor to spend most of my summer days. As soon as I was driving that kayak and I traveled from the Eastern Sierra chasing trout, to La Jolla targeting yellowtail and white Seabass. Shortly after high school I purchased my first skiff, an eighteen foot center console with a hole in it (that was a fun lerning experience). I took that skiff everywhere from remote Baja to the California Delta. I have competed in saltwater bass tournaments successfully, and that passion for targeting fish on artificial lures has crossed over into my charter fishing business. Join me on this journey as we explore the waters together and make unforgettable memories!