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San Diego Fishing Charters

15 charter captains and guides fishing from San Diego, Point Loma, Mission Bay and Oceanside, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.

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San Diego fishing charters and guides, A to Z

Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.

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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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Trip types

Deep sea, inshore or party boat in San Diego?

How the 15 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.

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Deep sea and offshore boats

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.

Usually after: Yellowtail, Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo.

Deep sea fishing in San Diego: all 14 boats →

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Inshore and bay guides

Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.

Usually after: Bluefin tuna, Yellowtail, White seabass, Yellowfin tuna.

Inshore fishing charters in San Diego: all 6 guides →

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Party boats

Party boats (head boats) sell spots per person, bait and tackle included. They are the cheapest way onto the water, and the crew helps beginners.

Usually after: Yellowtail, Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, Mahi-mahi.

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Today on the water

Conditions in San Diego right now

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Live from NOAA tide station 9410170, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for San Diego.

Full tide table and what is biting: San Diego fishing report.

Seasons

What is biting in San Diego, month by month

The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.

SpeciesJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Rockfish
Lingcod
Spiny lobster

Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: wildlife.ca.gov.

Know before you go

Fishing in San Diego: local notes

Point Loma Sportfishing half-day boats run about 6 hours to the local kelp beds off San Diego

Source: pointlomasportfishing.com

Full day trips to the Coronado Islands fish Mexican waters and require a passport; offshore trips into Mexico need a Mexican fishing permit

Source: pointlomasportfishing.com

San Diego's sportfishing landings sit on two waters: H&M, Fisherman's and Point Loma Sportfishing on San Diego Bay (Point Loma, 92106) and Seaforth on Mission Bay (1717 Quivira Road)

Source: seaforthlanding.com

Southern Management Area groundfish (rockfish, lingcod) is closed to boat anglers January through March; July-September fishing is limited to inside the 50-fathom line

Source: wildlife.ca.gov

Spiny lobster season opens the Friday evening before the first Wednesday in October and anglers must carry a Spiny Lobster Report Card

Source: wildlife.ca.gov

Questions

San Diego fishing charter questions

How many fishing charters are in San Diego?

We list 15 charter captains and guides fishing from San Diego, Point Loma, Mission Bay and Oceanside, A to Z – not ranked.

How much is a fishing charter in San Diego?

3 of the 15 operators listed here publish prices – you will see them on each listing. Prices depend on trip length, the boat and how far offshore you go, so confirm with the captain.

What fish can you catch in San Diego?

The species San Diego captains list most often are Yellowtail, Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi and White seabass. In October, the season calendar above shows Rockfish, Lingcod, Spiny lobster in season.

Do I need a fishing license on a charter in California?

Ask the captain when you book: in many coastal states a licensed charter boat covers its paying passengers, but not in every state or on every trip. A California resident annual license is $64.54 and a nonresident annual license $174.14. California fishing license prices and rules.

Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?

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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