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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.
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.
Bight Sportfishing
Fisherman's Landing, San Diego (Point Loma)
Targets: Bluefin tuna, White seabass, Swordfish
Excel Sportfishing
San Diego
Targets: Tuna, Wahoo, Yellowtail, Mahi-mahi, Calico bass
Fisherman's Landing
Fisherman's Landing, San Diego (Point Loma)
Targets: Yellowtail, Calico bass, Bonito, White seabass, Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo
H&M Landing
2803 Emerson Street, San Diego, CA 92106
Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, Yellowtail, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Skipjack tuna, Sand bass, Whitefish
Independence Sportfishing
San Diego (Point Loma)
Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, Albacore, Yellowtail, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, White seabass, Grouper
Islander Sportfishing
2838 Garrison St, San Diego, CA 92106
Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, Albacore, Yellowtail, Mahi-mahi
Point Loma Sportfishing
1403 Scott Street, San Diego, CA 92106
Targets: Albacore, Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Yellowtail, White seabass, Halibut, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo
Polaris Supreme Long Range Sportfishing
1717 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109
Targets: Tuna, Yellowtail
Royal Polaris
2838 Garrison St, San Diego, CA 92106
Targets: Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Yellowtail, Wahoo, Albacore
Seaforth Sportfishing
1717 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109
Targets: Yellowtail
Searcher Sportfishing
Fisherman's Landing, 2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, CA 92106
Targets: Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, Yellowtail, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi
Shogun Sportfishing
Fisherman's Landing, 2838 Garrison Street, San Diego, CA 92106
Targets: Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Yellowtail, Wahoo, Mahi-mahi, Grouper
Tomahawk Sportfishing
Fisherman's Landing, San Diego (Point Loma)
Targets: Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Yellowtail, Halibut, White seabass
Tribute Sportfishing
Seaforth Landing, 1717 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109
Targets: Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Albacore, Yellowtail, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Rockfish, Lingcod
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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