Ironclad Sportfishing
From short inshore trips to overnight trips in Mexican waters, Ironclad Sportfishing has it all. Based out of San Diego, you’ll have an unparalleled wealth of fishing grounds to explore. Hit the banks, islands, reefs, or fish the kelp beds.
The Ironclad is a 38’ Topaz Sportfisher with a 13’ wide beam and a large bow area. It’s capable of taking up to 6 anglers fishing on day trips and up to 5 max on overnight trips. The Ironclad was repowered in 2023 with new motors, which allows us to get there and back faster than before and faster than the cattle boats. The vessel is well maintained and equipped with modern electronics, including radar, Furuno CH-500 Sonar/Side Scan, restroom, fresh water, microwave, 8 scoop bait capacity, large fish holds, 4 bunks forward, and 2 mid-ship. It features all-new upholstery (2021) on all bunks and new non-slip decking.
Fishing licenses are not included, so make sure you get them and pack your lunch. Trips include soft drinks, snacks, fish cleaning, and all gear and bait. If fishing Mexican waters, there is an additional cost per person for the Mexican fishing license, visa, and biosphere bracelet, all of which the crew can facilitate. Passports are required for Coronado Islands and Mexican waters trips.
In the bays and kelp beds, you’ll have the chance to go after some of California’s favorite fish. Try to fill the boat with delicious Calicos, Rockfish, Halibut, Yellowtail, White Seabass, and much more delicious fish. Head offshore, and you’ll go after some seriously big fish. Expect some heavy lifting as you use all your strength against Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and some even bigger Californian species.
At the end of your trip, the captain or first mate will clean and fillet your catch. All you need to do is bring any food and alcohol (no glass or hard liquor) you want, and discover the deep Pacific waters. Ironclad Sportfishing is waiting to take you away!
Due to COVID-19 passengers must bring a sleeping bag or bedding and a p
FAQs about Ironclad Sportfishing
- US $1,500 per group - Half Day (PM) (6 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $2,400 per group - 3/4 Day Freelance (9 hours)
- US $3,000 per group - Coronado Islands (10 hours)
- US $3,450 per group - Full Day Offshore (12 hours)
- US $4,200 per group - Overnight Trip (5 Max) (22 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Snorkeling Equipment
- Live Bait Well 8 Scoop Bait Tank
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Ice Box Plenty of cold storage.
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Prepared before the trip)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks
- Drinks (Waters and sodas)
- First Mate (15-20% tip customary)
- Lunch
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Light Tackle (Rod/Reels Lexas & Avets)
- Heavy Tackle (Trolling Rods)
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift Fishing
- Kite Fishing (1 Boston Big Game & 2 SFE Kites)
- Spearfishing (Equipment not provided)
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Calico Bass
- California Sheephead
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Halibut
- Lingcod
- Marlin (Striped)
- Rockfish
- Seabass (White)
- Swordfish
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Meet the Captain
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About this listing
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Boat specs
Topaz (Sportfishing) originally built in 1986, and restored in 2023. Powered by 2 420HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.
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Cancellation policy
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.
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Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
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: