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Inshore Fishing Charters in San Diego
6 inshore guides in San Diego, Point Loma, Mission Bay and Oceanside that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
San Diego inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry 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
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
Oceanside Sea Center
Oceanside Harbor
Point Loma Sportfishing
1403 Scott Street, San Diego, CA 92106
Targets: Albacore, Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Yellowtail, White seabass, Halibut, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo
Seaforth Sportfishing
1717 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109
Targets: Yellowtail
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 15 operators: San Diego fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in San Diego at a glance
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.
- Trip lengths these guides 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: Bluefin tuna, Yellowtail, White seabass, Yellowfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo, Calico bass, Sheephead.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The San Diego fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Questions
Inshore charters in San Diego: questions
What fish do inshore charters target in San Diego?
The fish these guides list most often are Bluefin tuna, Yellowtail, White seabass, Yellowfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea 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 offshore trips: 14 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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