Come aboard The Limit where seasoned Skippers Nathan Beall and Mike Nesbitt guide you towards Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Dorado, Blue and Striped Marlin, and more. This is the perfect charter for more experienced anglers who are looking to test their skills and wits against various hard-fighting deep sea species. Let the battle begin!

You’ll be heading out on your adventure in Capt. Nathan’s 36’ Trojan. She can comfortably accommodate 5 anglers, and is powered by two 265 HP Yamaha engines. All anglers will be able to fish at the same time, unless you’re trolling the waters, as this is limited to four anglers at once — the perfect opportunity for you and a friend to sit back, relax, and let the fish take center stage!

The Limit cruises along at 25 knots, meaning that Capt. Nathan will get you on the fish nice and quickly, allowing maximum time for reeling in your big catch. Fancy something a bit different? Capt. Nathan provides spearfishing equipment, so if you’d like a story to tell, this might be for you. Just make sure you let him know in advance that you’d like to experience this type of fishing on your trip.

If you’re a slightly less experienced angler, then Capt. Nathan is more than happy to bring you on board and introduce you to the waters that he knows so well. His local trips targeting inshore species like Yellowtail and Halibut are perfect for a family holiday to remember. Kids are more than welcome onboard, just make sure that you bring along a life jacket for any children under six years old.

All fishing equipment, including live bait, is included in your trip, and Capt. Nathan will happily clean and fillet your catch on the boat. All you need to do is purchase your daily fishing license, bring along some suncream and your favourite snacks, and get ready to work your magic on The Limit!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $890
    If you're an early riser, then this is the perfect trip for you. You'll be fishing locally, and targeting San Diego favorites like Halibut, Black Seabass (Giant Seabass), Rockfish, Barracuda, and even some Leopard Sharks! This is a Local Inshore and Offshore trip. Remember the availability of species depends on the season when you decide to book your trip.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
    US $890
    Fancy a later start? Then go for this half-day afternoon trip. You'll be fishing locally, and targeting San Diego favorites like Halibut, Black Seabass (Giant Seabass), Rockfish, Barracuda, and even some Leopard Sharks! This is a Local Inshore and Offshore trip. Remember that availability of species depends on the season you go fishing.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Local Offshore (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
    US $1,125
    This Inshore and Local Offshore trip involves targeting San Diego’s bottom fish such as Lingcod, Sand Bass, Halibut and Sharks or local offshore fish just outside San Diego Harbor, where you can find Rockfish, Barracuda, Bonita, Kelp, and much more. Remember to purchase a fishing license beforehand, and bring your favourite snacks!
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip – Local Offshore (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $1,125
    This Inshore and Local Offshore trip involves targeting San Diego’s bottom fish such as Lingcod, Sand Bass, Halibut, and sharks, or local offshore fish just outside San Diego Harbor, where you can find Rockfish, Barracuda, Bonita, Kelp, and much more. Remember to purchase a fishing license beforehand, and bring your favorite snacks!
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    Swordfish Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,400
    Special trip available for a limited period of time!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Offshore Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $1,800
    Depending on pelagic migrations this trip can get you into Tuna Dorado and Yellowtail.
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    California Corbina
    California Corbina
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    Full Day Offshore Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $2,250
    This trip is a full 10 hrs and with the speed of this vessel, depending on sea conditions, you can fish as far as 50 miles out for the hottest bites. You can even target Tuna Dorado and Yellowtail on this trip!
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
  • Private trip
    Extended Offshore Full Day
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $2,700
    This trip is a full 12 hrs and with the speed of this vessel, depending on sea conditions, you can fish as far as 50 miles out for the hottest bites. You can even target Tuna on this trip!

FAQs about The Limit

The Limit offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $890 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $890 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,125 per group, additional US $225 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Local Offshore (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,125 per group, additional US $225 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip – Local Offshore (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group, additional US $200 per person after 4 guests - Swordfish Trip (9 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group, additional US $450 per person after 4 guests - 3/4 Day Offshore Trip (8 hours)
  • US $2,250 per group, additional US $350 per person after 4 guests - Full Day Offshore Trip (10 hours)
  • US $2,700 per group, additional US $450 per person after 4 guests - Extended Offshore Full Day (12 hours)

When you book a trip with The Limit, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Spearfishing Equipment Included in trip
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with The Limit include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano, Daiwa)
  • Live Bait (Caught or purchased prior to trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Takes place on the boat)
  • First Mate

The Limit offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

The Limit offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling (Max. four rods)
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Spearfishing (Let Captain know in advance)
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with The Limit include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Rockfish
  • Shark (Leopard)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Nathan Beall
San Diego, California, United States
4 Fishing Reports
219 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2015
I’ve been fishing San Diego waters since 1981. I have been a fishing nut for the last 40 years and operating charters for 26 of those years. I take pride in showing fishermen and women of all ages and skill levels the best day they’ve had, fishing or otherwise. I believe happy clients are the cornerstone of a thriving charter operation.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut Halibut
Marlin (Striped) Striped Marlin

Boat specs

Trojan (Sportfishing) originally built in 1984. Powered by 2 265HP Yanmar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Max. four rods
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Bowfishing
Spearfishing
Let Captain know in advance
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn, Shimano, Daiwa
Live Bait
Caught or purchased prior to trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Takes place on the boat
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Our best clients are the kids
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.2 / 5
out of 5 stars from 27 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.1 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.4 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.1 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (14)
Great PM Bay trip
Great PM Bay trip
Great PM Bay trip
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Angler rating
19
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2
2
2
Anglers claimed
Good experience
71%
Friendly captain
88%
Recommend this charter
78%
Appropriate for children
83%
Satisfied with the boat
79%
Caught fish
64%
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Brandon T.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Local Offshore (PM) on July 27, 2023
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Dennis H.
Georgetown, IL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Nathan

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 19, 2023
Dennis H. recommends The Limit
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Josh E.
West Des Moines, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great PM Bay trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on November 13, 2022
Had a great time with Captain Gerald and Lowel.  We booked this PM trip last minute after another charter had to cancel due...
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Andrea O.
San Diego, CA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Ross

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 8, 2022
Great experience on the boat with Captain Ross and his young First Mate. Only caught a few fish but had a ton of fun going...
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Paul N.
Boardman, Oregon
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience with a Very Experienced and helpful Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Local Offshore (PM) on June 27, 2020
Jeff was our Captain for the day and he was awesome. He taught my son and me all about fishing the SD Bay and was very patient...
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