Pelican Sportfishing

Always dreamed of the ultimate Sportfishing Charter? Wonder no more: Pelican Sportfishing has you covered. Based out of San Diego, they specialize in both inshore and offshore trips, fishing a range of exciting and delicious fish.

Having fished since the age of 5, Captain Shaun Uyeda knows exactly what makes a successful fishing trip. He’s a true believer in living life to the full, and can’t wait to give you a thrilling time aboard and out on the ocean.

Head out aboard his 30’ Blackman Billfisher offshore sportfishing boat. From Simrad electronics to Seeker rods and Daiwa reels, she’s rigged with the best. Powered by a 300 HP Yamaha Outboard, you’ll whizz out to the fishing grounds, leaving all your cares behind. Up to 4 guests are welcome aboard, taking advantage of the creature comforts such as a dining table, bunk, stereo, and toilet. All ages are welcome. Great for kids of all ages.

Inshore trips will take place along San Diego’s pristine coastline. From Point Loma, across Mission Bay, and up to La Jolla, you’ll explore some stunning shallow waters. Get your fish on as you bottom fish for the bite of Bass, Halibut, Yellowtail, Sheephead, Lingcod, Rockfish, and many more delicious and exciting fish to take home.

Heading offshore, you’ll be targeting some serious big game fish. Troll the open waters and even try your hand at kite fishing as you get ready to do battle with these monster fish. Try to fill the boat with Yellowfin, Bluefin, Skipjack Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Yellowtail. These strong creatures will not only give you the fight of your life, but they’ll also prove to be worthy table fare!

Live bait is included and the captain will even clean and fillet your catch at the end of the day. Just bring some food and drinks (no glass bottles), appropriate clothing, and sun protection and let Pelican Sportfishing do the rest. Alcohol is allowed. The start time can be adjusted for the trip.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Coastline
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 30
    US $800
    This trip we fish along our coastline using squid only. Chances of seeing dolphins and whales as well. We target Whitefish and scorpionfish. Any rockfish bycatch will be sent back. There is no Tuna Or Mahi on this trip. Feel free to message me any questions. Alcohol is allowed.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Coastline (AM)
    In demand! Last booked: 4 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $875
    The fishing in San Diego is superb all year round. Chances of seeing dolphins and whales as well. Go deep sea as we target Yellowtail, Halibut, Bass, Lingcod, Sheephead, and more. We can target your preferred species for the trip. No Tuna or Mahi Mahi on this trip. Feel free to message me to find out what's in season. Alcohol is allowed.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Coastline (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $975
    The fishing in San Diego is superb all year round. Spend 6 hours deep sea fishing along our coastline. Chances of seeing dolphins and whales as well. We target 10+ Species of Rockfish, Yellowtail, Halibut, Bass, Lingcod, Sheephead, and more. The guarantee catch on this trip is always rockfish. Great taco meat. We can target your preferred species for the trip. No Tuna or Mahi Mahi on this trip. Feel free to message me to find out what's in season. Alcohol is allowed.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Coastline (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $975
    The fishing in San Diego is superb all year round. Spend 6 hours fishing along our coastline. Chances of seeing dolphins and whales as well. We target 10+ Species of Rockfish, Yellowtail, Halibut, Bass, Lingcod, Sheephead, and more. The guarantee catch on this trip is always rockfish. Great taco meat. We can target your preferred species for the trip. No Tuna or Mahi Mahi on this trip. Feel free to message me to find out what's in season. Alcohol is allowed.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip – Coastline
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,350
    The fishing in San Diego is superb all year round. Spend 9 hours fishing along our coastline. Chances of seeing dolphins and whales as well. We target 10+ Species of Rockfish, Yellowtail, Halibut, Bass, Lingcod, Sheephead, and more. The guarantee catch on this trip is always rockfish. Great taco meat. We can target your preferred species for the trip. No Tuna or Mahi Mahi on this trip. Feel free to message me to find out what's in season. Alcohol is allowed.
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip – Coronado Islands
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,600
    A 9-hour trip to the Coronado Islands targets Yellowtail, Bonito, Bass, Lingcod, Rockfish, Sheephead, Barracuda, and more. No Tuna. Enjoy scenic views as well as possible dolphin and whale sightings during the approximate hour and a half trip to and from the Islands. A passport is required for each passenger as well as a Mexican Fishing Day Permit (online $16 per angler), FMM Fishing Visa (online $37 per angler). A Bio Bracelet provided by the captain is included in the cost. Alcohol is allowed.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Coronado Islands
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,800
    A 12-hour trip to the Coronado Islands targets Yellowtail, Bonito, Bass, Lingcod, Rockfish, Sheephead, Barracuda, and more. No Tuna. Enjoy scenic views as well as possible dolphin and whale sightings during the approximate hour and a half trip to and from the Islands. A passport is required for each passenger as well as a Mexican Fishing Day Permit (online $16 per angler), FMM Fishing Visa (online $37 per angler). A Bio Bracelet provided by the captain is included in the cost. Alcohol is allowed.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Drift Fishing
  • Private trip
    9hr Offshore trip Tuna, Mahi
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Nov 30
    US $2,300
    We focus on targeting Bluefin tuna, Yellowfin tuna, Yellowtail and Mahi mahi. Each person needs a one day mexico license $17 and a one day California license $18. Offshore is big game fishing and never a gurantee. Alcohol is allowed.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Jigging
    Popping
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Marlin (Blue)
    Blue Marlin
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Marlin (Striped)
    Striped Marlin
    Bonito
    Bonito
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FAQs about Pelican Sportfishing

Pelican Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Coastline (4 hours)
  • US $875 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Coastline (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $975 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Coastline (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $975 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Coastline (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Coastline (9 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Coronado Islands (9 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Coronado Islands (12 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group - 9hr Offshore trip Tuna, Mahi (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Pelican Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Private
  • GPS Lowrance HDS10
  • Fishfinder Simrad NSS9 EVO 3 with SS175HW Transducer
  • Bed
  • Flybridge Full access for 1-2 anglers
  • Live Bait Well 45 gallon
  • Kitchen Equipped with freshwater sink
  • Refrigerator Factory-insulated cool box
  • Multimedia System Alpine stereo system with bluetooth
  • Ice Box 1 Ton Ice hold to store fish and 1 for cold drinks
  • Radar Simrad 4G Radar

Trips booked with Pelican Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Seeker Rods with Daiwa Reels)
  • Live Bait (Sardines and or Mackerel )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Goldfish , Trailmix, Fruitsnacks)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • First Mate

Pelican Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Mission Bay, La Jolla)
  • Nearshore Fishing (La jolla, OB, Sunset Cliffs Point Loma)
  • Offshore Fishing (Us And Mexico Waters)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Pelican Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (10 Seeker rods and Daiwa reels)
  • Heavy Tackle (4 Heavy trollers with 5/0 reels)
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Pelican Sportfishing include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Rockfish
  • Scorpionfish
  • Seabass (White)
  • Shark (Blue)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Pelican Sportfishing
San Diego, California, United States
160 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
241 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since February 2019
Angler's Choice
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Captain Shaun was born and raised in San Diego, California. His love for fishing began at the age of 5 when his dad would take him to Chollas Lake and Lake Jennings almost every weekend. When he was about 10 years old, Captain Shaun's uncle bought a sportfisher and once they started saltwater fishing, the captain never looked back. After witnessing his father fight brain cancer for 17 months before ultimately passing in 2018, and his uncle passing a few years before, Captain Shaun was reminded that life is short and should be spent doing what you love and are passionate about. He decided to finally take the leap he had been wanting to for so long and obtained his 6-Pack Captain's License. The captain also owns and operates Advanced Wiring Services since 2011. He has over 15 years in marine and auto electrical and mechanical experience, making him extremely boat savvy. He's happily married and has one son that he can't wait to teach to fish!

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod

Boat specs

Blackman Billfisher (Sportfishing) originally built in 1996, and restored in 2021. Powered by a 300HP YAMAHA F300 engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 23 knots.

Length
30 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Mission Bay, La Jolla
Nearshore Fishing
La jolla, OB, Sunset Cliffs Point Loma
Offshore Fishing
Us And Mexico Waters
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
10 Seeker rods and Daiwa reels
Heavy Tackle
4 Heavy trollers with 5/0 reels
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Private
GPS
Lowrance HDS10
Fishfinder
Simrad NSS9 EVO 3 with SS175HW Transducer
Bed
Flybridge
Full access for 1-2 anglers
Live Bait Well
45 gallon

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Seeker Rods with Daiwa Reels
Live Bait
Sardines and or Mackerel
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Goldfish , Trailmix, Fruitsnacks
Drinks
Water
First Mate

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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 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 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing and charter! Highly recommend!
Awesome fishing and charter! Highly recommend!
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Erin L.
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Awesome fishing and charter! Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip – Coastline (AM) on March 10, 2024
From start to finish, this was a fantastic experience! Shaun had open, timely communication, and was able to answer all my...
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Fantastic Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip – Coastline (AM) on February 25, 2024
Took this trip with my son and 2 of his friends. It was the first time offshore fishing for a few of us, captains Shaun and...
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Amazing experience all around

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Coastline (PM) on January 13, 2024
We had a great time in this trip, although was winter and expectations were different than for a summer trip, Cap Shaun was...
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Brian B.
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Beautiful Day for Fishing

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Coastline (AM) on November 14, 2023
My son and I went out yesterday morning with captain Shaun for a 5 hour inshore fishing tour. We caught 9 different species...
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Coastline (AM) on October 21, 2023
Shout out for Capt. Bobby and Pelican Fishing. Met Bobby at the gate, boat is fully geared & ready to go. Quick safety talk...
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