Kraken Sportfishing 

4.8/5 (154 reviews)
 1617 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109, United States
4.8/5 (154 reviews)
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1617 Quivira Road
San Diego, CA, United States

Kraken Sportfishing is ready to show you what these plentiful waters have to offer! Departing out of Mission Bay San Diego, you’ll be in a prime position to explore everything from fish-filled kelp beds to offshore hotspots. Your guide is lifelong angler Captain Leng Bai, who has plenty of tips and tricks up his sleeve.

Captain Leng runs an impressive variety of shared and private charters, which are all customizable. No matter your skill level, you’ll find something to suit you perfectly. Newer anglers or families can opt for exciting, budget-friendly shorter trips to nearshore waters, where Halibut, Calico Bass, and Rockfish can be found. More experience under your belt? Head out for a full day and battle oversized Tuna!

You’ll be fishing from the “Kraken,” a 2004 Grady White Islander. She measures a spacious 29ft with room for up to 6 guests, and is powered by twin Yamaha 4-stroke 150 HP outboard engines. Capt. Leng has had the boat outfitted for all types of fishing, and you’ll find top-quality navigational electronics on board to guide you to the hotspots.

Capt. Leng employs a wide range of fishing methods, including deepsea fishing, fishing with live bait and lures, sightcasting & spearfishing. Using a mix of these methods, he’ll have you targeting a wide range of species, including Tuna species, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail, Halibut, Sea Bass, Lingcod, Sheephead, and Rockfish.

If you’d like to spearfish, you must have some experience and bring your own gear along. prefer to try a more conventional technique? Your captain has mounted grand-slam outriggers for trolling, as well as Penn, Phoenix, and Calstar rods paired with Penn, Daiwa, Okuma, and Accurate reels.

Your trip includes all necessary bait and tackle needed . Snacks & drinks are also provided free of charge. A customary 20-30% gratuity is not included in the price but very much appreciated.

Sportsmans seafood restaurant is offering Catch and cook exclusively for kraken Sportfishing customers.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 154 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (123)

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Angler rating

134
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4
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

85%

Showing 1 - 5 of 154 reviews
Showing: 5 of 154 reviews
Austin R.
Austin R.
5.0/5

Jul 11, 2025

10 Hour Trip – Offshore

Leng is the man

VERIFIED
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We went out of San Diego for pelagic species and got skunked, but he kept us going along some other spots on the way in and we got some good fish. We got to eat our catch at the local restaurant and he helped us get a water bottle we left aboard the next day. If he represents Kraken they’re doing something right.

We went out of San Diego for pelagic species and got skunked, but he kept us going along some other spots on the way in and we...  

 Austin R. recommends Kraken Sportfishing
 Austin R. recommends Kraken Sportfishing

Michael F.
Michael F.
5.0/5

Sep 19, 2024

Halfday special 1pm 5hrs

Numero ONE!

VERIFIED

We visit our son ones a year and we were super blessed to have Captain Leng Bai with Kraken Sportfishing as our guide. He called it at the beginning of our trip, “mission bay is truly his back yard!” We had a blast and he was more than a gentleman. Mike Fowler, DALLAS PRO TECHS owner and Opperator for over 30yrs. As an entrepreneur I’ve always said, “Your only as good as the people you work with.” Great job Captain Leng! Thank you for all your hard work…

We visit our son ones a year and we were super blessed to have Captain Leng Bai with Kraken Sportfishing as our guide. He called...  

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 Michael F. recommends Kraken Sportfishing
 Michael F. recommends Kraken Sportfishing

Adam S.
Adam S.
5.0/5

Sep 1, 2024

8hr-Coronado Islands

10 Stars if you could give 10

VERIFIED

These guys were awesome! We did the Coronado Islands; Fish were a little finicky and Although we didn’t catch any targeted fish (yellowtail), they still made sure we didn’t leave empty handed and took us to catch some rockfish! Safe, clean, excellent guys! Coming back to do it again but next time we catch some targets! Out of everyone I spoke to on this app though I’m glad I went with the Kraken boys! Captain Leng is the man! 10/10 will recommend! Happy fishing!

These guys were awesome! We did the Coronado Islands; Fish were a little finicky and Although we didn’t catch any targeted fish...  

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 Adam S. recommends Kraken Sportfishing
 Adam S. recommends Kraken Sportfishing

Ken B.
Ken B.
5.0/5

Jun 21, 2025

10 Hour Trip – Offshore

Capt Leng

VERIFIED

The Kraken and Capt Leng is hands down the best charters we have fished with. He put us on the fish we limited out in just over an hour!! We will be back in couple months to make another trip! Thanks again Capt for a memorable time.

The Kraken and Capt Leng is hands down the best charters we have fished with. He put us on the fish we limited out in just over...  

 Ken B. recommends Kraken Sportfishing
 Ken B. recommends Kraken Sportfishing

Corey H.
Corey H.

Feb 6, 2025

The captain canceled

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The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

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Trip availability and prices

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3 Hour Trip – Bay (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
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US $595 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
3 Hour Trip – Bay (PM)
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $595 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Lobster trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
Seasonal trip Sep 29 - Mar 19
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4hr nearshore fishing
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $895 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4hr nearshore fishing (mid-day)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
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US $895 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4hr nearshore fishing (Twilight)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:00 PM
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US $895 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour – Deep Sea fishing
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,195 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hour – Deep Sea fishing
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6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
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US $1,195 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hr – Deep Sea bottom fishing
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8hr-Coronado Islands
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,800 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
10 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $2,200 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
12 Hour Trip – Offshore
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12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $2,600 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
12 Hr Offshore trophy bluefin tuna
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12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $3,000 
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 154 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (123)

FISH ON !!!!
Numero ONE!
Numero ONE!
+120

Angler rating

134
7
4
0
1

Anglers claimed

Good experience

95%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

92%

Caught fish

85%

Showing 1 - 5 of 154 reviews
Showing: 5 of 154 reviews
Austin R.
Austin R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Leng is the man

VERIFIED
NEW

10 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 11, 2025

We went out of San Diego for pelagic species and got skunked, but he kept us going along some other spots on the way in and we got some good fish. We got to eat our catch at the local restaurant and he helped us get a water bottle we left aboard the next day. If he represents Kraken they’re doing something right.

We went out of San Diego for pelagic species and got skunked, but he kept us going along some other spots on the way in and we got some good fish. We got to eat our catch at the local restaurant and he helped us get a water bottle we left aboard the next day. If he represents Kraken they’re doing something right.  

 Austin R. recommends Kraken Sportfishing

Michael F.
Michael F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Numero ONE!

VERIFIED

Halfday special 1pm 5hrs on September 19, 2024

We visit our son ones a year and we were super blessed to have Captain Leng Bai with Kraken Sportfishing as our guide. He called it at the beginning of our trip, “mission bay is truly his back yard!” We had a blast and he was more than a gentleman. Mike Fowler, DALLAS PRO TECHS owner and Opperator for over 30yrs. As an entrepreneur I’ve always said, “Your only as good as the people you work with.” Great job Captain Leng! Thank you for all your hard work…

We visit our son ones a year and we were super blessed to have Captain Leng Bai with Kraken Sportfishing as our guide. He called it at the beginning of our trip, “mission bay is truly his back yard!” We had a blast and he was more than a gentleman. Mike Fowler, DALLAS PRO TECHS owner and Opperator for over 30yrs. As an entrepreneur I’ve always said, “Your only as good as the people you work with.” Great job Captain Leng! Thank you for all your hard work…  

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 Michael F. recommends Kraken Sportfishing

Adam S.
Adam S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

10 Stars if you could give 10

VERIFIED

8hr-Coronado Islands on September 1, 2024

These guys were awesome! We did the Coronado Islands; Fish were a little finicky and Although we didn’t catch any targeted fish (yellowtail), they still made sure we didn’t leave empty handed and took us to catch some rockfish! Safe, clean, excellent guys! Coming back to do it again but next time we catch some targets! Out of everyone I spoke to on this app though I’m glad I went with the Kraken boys! Captain Leng is the man! 10/10 will recommend! Happy fishing!

These guys were awesome! We did the Coronado Islands; Fish were a little finicky and Although we didn’t catch any targeted fish (yellowtail), they still made sure we didn’t leave empty handed and took us to catch some rockfish! Safe, clean, excellent guys! Coming back to do it again but next time we catch some targets! Out of everyone I spoke to on this app though I’m glad I went with the Kraken boys! Captain Leng is the man! 10/10 will recommend! Happy fishing!  

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 Adam S. recommends Kraken Sportfishing

Ken B.
Ken B.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Capt Leng

VERIFIED

10 Hour Trip – Offshore on June 21, 2025

The Kraken and Capt Leng is hands down the best charters we have fished with. He put us on the fish we limited out in just over an hour!! We will be back in couple months to make another trip! Thanks again Capt for a memorable time.

The Kraken and Capt Leng is hands down the best charters we have fished with. He put us on the fish we limited out in just over an hour!! We will be back in couple months to make another trip! Thanks again Capt for a memorable time.  

 Ken B. recommends Kraken Sportfishing

Corey H.
Corey H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED

Trip was supposed to happen on February 6, 2025

The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

 

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FAQs about Kraken Sportfishing

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
29 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
GradyWhite
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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