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Deep Sea Fishing in San Diego

14 charter boats in San Diego, Point Loma, Mission Bay and Oceanside that run offshore and deep sea trips, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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The boats

San Diego deep sea fishing charters, A to Z

Every boat here lists offshore, reef or wreck trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.

Fisherman's Landing

Fisherman's Landing, San Diego (Point Loma)

Landing fleet incl. Dolphin, Pacific Queen, Fortune, Excel, Royal Polaris, Searcher, Shogun

NearshoreOffshoreParty boat

Targets: Yellowtail, Calico bass, Bonito, White seabass, Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo

Dolphin AM or PM Half Day $83Dolphin 3/4 Day $155Constitution 2 Day Limited Load $932+3 more on their site
(619) 221-8500Website

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H&M Landing

2803 Emerson Street, San Diego, CA 92106

Landing fleet incl. Red Rooster III, Old Glory, Spirit of Adventure, Vendetta 2, Premier

NearshoreOffshoreParty boat

Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, Yellowtail, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Skipjack tuna, Sand bass, Whitefish

(619) 222-1144Website

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Point Loma Sportfishing

1403 Scott Street, San Diego, CA 92106

Landing fleet incl. Point Loma, Daily Double, Mission Belle, American Angler, Independence, Wildcard 95

NearshoreOffshoreParty boat

Targets: Albacore, Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Yellowtail, White seabass, Halibut, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo

Point Loma AM or PM half day $83Mission Belle full day $259Wildcard 95 overnight (per person) $305+1 more on their site
(619) 223-1627Website

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Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 15 operators: San Diego fishing charters.

What to expect

Deep sea fishing in San Diego at a glance

Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.

  • Trip lengths these boats publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 2; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 1; Full day (8 hours or more) – 1.
  • Fish they list most: Yellowtail, Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, White seabass, Albacore, Calico bass.
  • Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 28 guests.

Offshore water is rougher than the bay. If you get seasick, read how to avoid seasickness on a charter before you go, and check the San Diego wind forecast – the captain always makes the final weather call.

Questions

Deep sea fishing in San Diego: questions

What fish can you catch deep sea fishing in San Diego?

The fish these boats list most often are Yellowtail, Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, White seabass. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.

Is deep sea or inshore fishing better in San Diego?

Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. San Diego also runs inshore trips: 6 inshore guides. Inshore vs offshore explained.

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No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.

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