Good Times Sportfishing is a fishing charter operation run by Captain Phil Power from his boat Pacific Angler. They offer multiple charter options such as inshore, offshore, and the Coronado Islands each of which can be custom tailored to fit your needs. Whether it’s a calm relaxing day near the coast or an adventurous trip offshore, Captain Power will work tirelessly to get you on and keep you on the fish.

With experience in long range and local commercial sportfishing, Captain Power understands what it takes to have a successful trip. His customer service and attention to detail are second to none. Depending on what trip you choose, you can look forward to targeting species like Yellowtail, Yellowfin/Bluefin tuna, Dorado, Calico/Sand Bass, Halibut, and multiple species of Rockfish. Capt. Power looks forward to earning your business and sharing his knowledge of fishing with you.

Pacific Angler is a meticulously maintained 2002 Pro-Line 33 Express that was built for fishing. Her twin 300hp Caterpillar’s get her up to a comfortable cruising speed of 20kts and provides the reliability to get you home safely with your catch. She is equipped with a 12” Simrad Evo3 multi-display with radar and a Simrad S2009 dedicated fishfinder. Other features include a livewell, an insulated in-deck fish box to help keep your catch fresh, a forward berth with facilities, and plenty of deck space to move around for when the fight is on.

If you’re looking for a reliable fishing vessel, personable service, and a dedicated captain that has experience and a passion for fishing, look no further. Choose Capt. Power and Good Times Sportfishing. It’s in our name and that’s what we are all about, Good Times & Tight lines!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Inshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $750
    Looking for a quick get away? Then this is the trip for you. Fish the local reefs, wrecks, and kelp beds on this trip targeting species such as Calico bass, Sand bass, multiple types of rock/bottom fish. This trip includes fishing gear, tackle, and live bait. Also included are drinks (coffee, water, Gatorade, bubble water), and light snacks. You will need to purchase your California day fishing licenses.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,150
    On this trip, the areas targeted will be the waters off of Point Loma, La Jolla, and local banks depending on bite activity. You will target species such as Yellowtail, Calico Bass, Sand Bass, and multiple types of rock/bottom fish. This trip includes fishing gear, tackle, and live bait. Also included are drinks (coffee, water, Gatorade, bubble water), and light snacks. You will need to purchase your California day fishing licenses.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,150
    On this trip, the areas targeted will be the waters off of Point Loma, La Jolla, and local banks depending on bite activity. You will target species such as Yellowtail, Calico Bass, Sand Bass, and multiple types of rock/bottom fish. This trip includes fishing gear, tackle, and live bait. Also included are drinks (coffee, water, Gatorade, bubble water), and light snacks. You will need to purchase your California day fishing licenses.
  • Private trip
    3/4 day offshore - 4 pack
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 31 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,295
    On this limited load trip, we'll be targeting Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Yellowtail, and Dorado. This trip includes fishing gear, tackle, and live bait. Also included are drinks (coffee, water, Gatorade, bubble water), light snacks, and lunch. You will need to purchase your California and Mexican day fishing licenses. No passports are required for this trip.
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Popping
    Kite Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
  • Private trip
    Full day offshore - 4 pack
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip May 15 - Oct 31 (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,695
    On this limited load trip, we'll be targeting Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Yellowtail, and Dorado. This trip includes fishing gear, tackle, and live bait. Also included are drinks (coffee, water, Gatorade, bubble water), light snacks, and lunch. You will need to purchase your California and Mexican day fishing licenses. No passports are required for this trip.
    Fishing techniques
    Jigging
    Popping
    Kite Fishing
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
There are 34 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 122 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (107)
Excellent Experience!
Excellent Experience!
Excellent Experience!
+104
Angler rating
113
5
1
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
94%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 122 reviews
Jamie K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Experience

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip on July 11, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of going fishing with Good Times Sportsfishing , and it was an absolutely phenomenal experience...
Jamie K. recommends Good Times Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Phil Power Captain replied

Paul B.
Encinitas, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day trip with Captain Phil Power

NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on August 25, 2024
Our group of 6 had a wonderful morning with Phil - his boat was extremely clean and he provided each of us with high qualify...
Paul B. recommends Good Times Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Paul B. recommends Good Times Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Paul B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing Offshore

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip – Coronado Islands on July 28, 2024
Capt.Phil contacted me as soon as I had booked and ensured to answer all my questions and arrangements were made. Showed us...
Paul B. recommends Good Times Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Paul B. recommends Good Times Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Michael N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Excellent Experience!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on August 31, 2024
Captain Phil provided a great time for my 60th birthday with my best friends and our wives, made for a very memorable day…not...
Michael N. recommends Good Times Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Michael N. recommends Good Times Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Saulius K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

👍

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip on May 25, 2024
We had bad conditions ( little rain, windy, big waves ) but we caught few good size fish. Captain Phil was awesome. Three of...
Saulius K. recommends Good Times Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Phil Power Captain replied

FAQs about Good Times Sportfishing

Good Times Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - Inshore Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,295 per group - 3/4 day offshore - 4 pack (9 hours)
  • US $2,695 per group - Full day offshore - 4 pack (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Good Times Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Good Times Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Non-Alcoholic)

Good Times Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Good Times Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Good Times Sportfishing include:
  • Calico Bass
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Lobster
  • Rockfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Phil Power
San Diego, California, United States
5 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
122 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since July 2018
As the son of a Navy Master Chief, Captain Phil Power has spent his life on the water. From a young age, fishing has always been a passion. At 19, he received his Captain's license which he used to run parasail boats and nearshore fishing trips in Florida, targeting species like Tarpon, Cobia, and Amberjack, just to name a few. Shortly after receiving his license, he returned to San Diego and continued his parasailing career. After being in San Diego for over 20 years, Capt. Power found himself as a deckhand on a long range fishing boat where he honed in his skills, and he currently provides services as second captain on some local short range boats. He has also spent multiple years on Neptune's Gig exploring the waters off the coast of San Diego and catching the species it has to offer. Capt. Power is now pursuing his dream of running his own boat to share his passion with customers.

About this listing

Targeted species

Calico Bass Calico Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
33 ft
Year built
2002
Boat manufacturer
Pro-line
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
28 knots

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Non-Alcoholic

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

San Diego Fishing Calendar

Loading Fish Calendar!
Please Wait...