Fishing Charters Of San Diego 

5.0
(340 reviews)
 2580 Ingraham Street, San Diego, CA 92109, United States–

Fishing Charters Of San Diego 

San Diego, CA, United States
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36 ft
6
5.0
(340 reviews)

Fishing Charters Of San Diego offers anything from mild to wild! Spend a perfect family-friendly day out on the water or head out offshore for the adrenaline-high trip. Join the locally owned and operated crew that spent decades fishing the waters of Southern California! With years of professional experience, they can easily accommodate anyone, from a beginner level to a big game angler looking for his new record.

The adventure starts on a 36’ Hatteras boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. Bring your loved ones and share the fun. Even if someone from your group isn’t enthusiastic about fishing, they can enjoy their time on the boat. With an enclosed cabin, bunks, a comfortable couch, private bathroom, and a galley with refrigerator, this boat has all the comfort of a home. They can also enjoy the view from the flybridge.

Choose whether you want to stay closer to the shore and explore calm waters or head out to the depths, where the real predators live. Inshore and nearshore trips can get you White Seabass, Yellowtail, Barracuda, Bass, Rockfish, Halibut, Shark and a variety of other species. Offshore tours can take you after Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Yellowtail and more.

Each trip can be customized, so choose your target and fishing technique. The captain will do his best to meet your expectation.

All fishing equipment, bottled water, and some light snacks are included in the price. Make sure to purchase your fishing license and pack some sun protection.

Fishing Charters Of San Diego welcomes you aboard!

Fishing Charters Of San Diego offers anything from mild to wild! Spend a perfect family-friendly day out on the water or head out offshore for the adrenaline-high trip. Join the locally owned and operated crew that spent decades fishing the waters of Southern California! With years of professional experience, they can easily accommodate anyone, from a beginner level to a big game angler looking for his new record.

The adventure starts on a 36’ Hatteras boat that accommodates up to 6 guests. Bring your loved ones and share the fun. Even if someone from your group isn’t enthusiastic about fishing, they can enjoy their time on the boat. With an enclosed cabin, bunks, a comfortable couch, private bathroom, and a galley with refrigerator, this boat has all the comfort of a home. They can also enjoy the view from the flybridge.

Choose whether you want to stay closer to the shore and explore calm waters or head out to the depths, where the real predators live. Inshore and nearshore trips can get you White Seabass, Yellowtail, Barracuda, Bass, Rockfish, Halibut, Shark and a variety of other species. Offshore tours can take you after Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Marlin, Yellowtail and more.

Each trip can be customized, so choose your target and fishing technique. The captain will do his best to meet your expectation.

All fishing equipment, bottled water, and some light snacks are included in the price. Make sure to purchase your fishing license and pack some sun protection.

Fishing Charters Of San Diego welcomes you aboard!

Fishing Charters Of San Diego
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
3 Hour Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Yellowtail Amberjack
Barracuda (Pacific)
Lingcod
Seabass (White)
+9
US $795
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3 Hour Trip
In high demand Last booked: 4 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (9:00 AM, 3:00 PM)
Yellowtail Amberjack
Barracuda (Pacific)
Lingcod
Seabass (White)
+8
US $795
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Inshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
5 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 12:00 PM)
Yellowtail Amberjack
Barracuda (Pacific)
Lingcod
Seabass (White)
+7
US $1,250
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Inshore Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Barracuda (Pacific)
Lingcod
+8
US $1,975
Entire boat: up to 6 people
12 Hour Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
May 1 - Nov 1
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Swordfish
+8
US $3,400
Entire boat: up to 6 people

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Rating

5.0
340 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (352)

What anglers say

98%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
99%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

Reviews (340)

  • Aaron Gayler
    Aaron Gayler
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Limited Out!

    12 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 20, 2026 • 6 adults

    Best fishing experience of our lives. We did a 12 hour offshore trip (6 of us) and it was like a highlight reel you would see on YouTube. Tons of action, Brian and Nick put us right on the fish and we started hammering them quickly. We caught Yellowfin, Yellowtail and Mahi on our trip. Even had one stolen by a Mako Shark that breached the surface and did a back flip with our tuna in its jaws! Amazing! Brian and Nick pushed us to our full potential, even when we were getting worn out from big yellowfin they pushed us to fish harder and better and it paid off, everyone did a great job! Fillet process was great too, thanks Nick for sending us home with enough fish fillets for the rest of the year! Haha

  • Michael Brown
    Michael Brown
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Unforgettable 13th Birthday Trip – Non-Stop Action & Amazing Crew!

    5 Hour Inshore Trip on July 25, 2026 • 6 adults • 3 children

    We booked this trip to celebrate our son's 13th birthday with a couple of his best buds, and Brian and Nick completely delivered! From start to finish, there wasn't a dull moment. They put us right in the middle of the action, and the kids had an absolute blast pulling in tons of bonito and two massive 20+ pound yellowtails. On the ride back, Nick filleted all of our catch, making for an incredible dinner feast when we got home. Our son said it was his best birthday ever! A huge thanks to Brian and Nick for making this trip so special for the boys. We'll definitely be back!

  • Zachary Meyers
    Zachary Meyers
    Repeat angler
    us
    Minnesota, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    10/5 star best experince of my life(Kids Quote)

    5 Hour Inshore Trip on October 18, 2026 • 4 adults

    The kids had so much fun as did my wife and I. We caught lots of fish even my wife who doesnt fish. They are ready to book another trip! Gavin and his first mate were top notch! slow to start but once we hooked up it was nonstop fun. we caught lots of vermillion, a barracuda, yellowfin and alot of other fish I dont recall the name of. Thanks for the amazing time!

  • Carlos Ruiz
    Carlos Ruiz
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Good Catch

    5 Hour Inshore Trip - 12:00 PM on November 6, 2026 • 2 adults

    Had an awesome time out on the water yesterday! The captain and the other crew member were super chill and completely on point with getting us set up and on the fish. Ended up with a solid catch, including some great yellowtail and barracuda. Clean boat, great energy, and an overall fantastic trip. Highly recommend!

  • Lori Woodall
    Lori Woodall
    us
    Kansas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    BIG YELLOW FIN!!

    5 Hour Inshore Trip on August 8, 2026 • 6 adults • 1 child

    Captain Brian and Nick were awesome!! we caught several yellow fin, bonito, and rock fish. Our son in law caught a 35 pound yellow tail!! I highly recommend these guys!! Brian put us on the fish and Nick helped us get them on the boat. Nick also filleted them for us!! We left at 6:00am and got back at 11:00am!! Our fishing adventure was on Aug 8th and we are an extended family aged 12-67!! It was a blast!!

  • Mark Baughman
    Mark Baughman
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!!!

    5 Hour Inshore Trip - 12:00 PM on May 29, 2026 • 4 adults

    Captain Gavin and Nick were great. Easy to understand instructions and very friendly, even for a family of 4 with 2 teenagers. We had a great time for our first time fishing like this. We caught many rockfish, some barracuda, and a calico bass. If we come back to San Diego, we woud definitely book this trip again (and maybe longer than 5 hours). We saw sea lions and a few dolphins. Awesome trip!! Thanks guys!!

  • Andrew Green
    Andrew Green
    Repeat angler
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2019
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Great experience and an awesome crew!!!

    8 Hour Inshore Trip on October 16, 2026 • 5 adults • 1 child

    The crew was amazing with my family of five. We did an 8 hr trip and got on some Rockfish, a couple shark. and a couple bonita tuna. The crew was patient and taught us all a lot in a short period of time. I would recommend this boat and crew anytime.

  • Levi Atwell
    Levi Atwell
    us
    Alaska, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    The crew was fantastic and what a nice boat

    3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM on November 7, 2026 • 2 adults

    i cant reccoment these guys enough. the first two hours was hard fishing with not alot of keepers. The crew was persistent and in rhe last hour we caught alot of nice fish and more than happy.

  • Bao Diep
    Bao Diep
    us
    Nevada, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    best fishing trip experience!

    5 Hour Inshore Trip - 12:00 PM on October 24, 2026 • 5 adults

    We all had a great time! captain Gavin took us to all the right spot! they made experience so awesome! would definitely recommend to anyone!

  • Kimberly Bingham
    Kimberly Bingham
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    4.0
    Verified

    Kinda Disappointed

    5 Hour Inshore Trip - 12:00 PM on June 3, 2026 • 4 adults

    Overall, our trip was fun, but it started off completely wrong. I booked with Captain Brian and his boat the Apex, but instead Captain Galvin showed up with a boat 3 or 4 feet smaller than what I anticipated. I purposefully chose the larger boat (and paid extra for it) because my spouse gets seasick. Needless to say, my spouse was sick the entire time. Not only that, Captain Galvin is a smoker, so we had to endure smelling his cigarette smoke (which we despise) the entire duration. Nonetheless, his mate was great with us novice fisherwomen - although he did snap at my friend and me for “doing it wrong” a couple of times. But, like I said, we did have a good time. I just wish we would’ve gotten Captain Brian because he’s the one I chose after reading all the wonderful reviews about him. Oh, and trust me, deepsea fishing is not for the weak! It was workout reeling those fish in!!

FAQs about Fishing Charters Of San Diego

Fishing Charters Of San Diego offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $795 per group - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $795 per group - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $795 per group - 3 Hour Trip - 12:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $795 per group - 3 Hour Trip - 3:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Inshore Trip (5 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Inshore Trip - 12:00 PM (5 hours)
  • US $1,975 per group - 8 Hour Inshore Trip (8 hours)
  • US $3,400 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Fishing Charters Of San Diego, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Flushing porcelain toilet in a private bathroom.
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Fishing Charters Of San Diego include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait and/or dead bait is always included in every trip. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning is included in the trip and is done during the ride back to the dock. )
  • Snacks (Random snacks like chips or granola bars(including bottled waters) are included in every trip. )
  • Drinks (Bottled waters are included in every trip. Feel free to bring anything else you may desire. )
  • First mate (Gavin, Teegan,and Adam all have the skill to help with any trip you choose. Our customer service is unparalleled in the industry. Just check out our reviews!)
Fishing Charters Of San Diego offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (The distance traveled can vary daily. We always go where the fish are!)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Fishing Charters Of San Diego offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Fishing Charters Of San Diego include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut (California)
  • Lingcod
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Rockfish
  • Seabass (White)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your operator

Fishing Charters Of San Diego
Fishing Charters Of San Diego
San Diego, California, United States
12 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
368 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since December 2019
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
It all started with my dad as a kid. I always loved being on the water and catching anything I could. Over the last 50 years, I've made fishing my life. I've been fishing the waters of Southern California on anything from tiny boats to luxury Sportfishing yachts. Inshore or offshore there's no place I'd rather be. Running charters for families and big game anglers allows me to share my passion for fishing. The variety of species and anglers keeps it exciting.
Our Team
Gavin Q.
Gavin Q.
Captain
Teegan R.
Teegan R.
First mate
Brian H.
Brian H.
Captain
Fishing Charters Of San Diego
Fishing Charters Of San Diego
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It all started with my dad as a kid. I always loved being on the water and catching anything I could. Over the last 50 years, I've made fishing my life. I've been fishing the waters of Southern California on anything from tiny boats to luxury Sportfishing yachts. Inshore or offshore there's no place I'd rather be. Running charters for families and big game anglers allows me to share my passion for fishing. The variety of species and anglers keeps it exciting.
The crew
Gavin Q.
Gavin Q.
Captain
Teegan R.
Teegan R.
First mate
Brian H.
Brian H.
Captain

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
California Halibut
California Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Rockfish
Rockfish
White Seabass
White Seabass
Mako Shark
Mako Shark
Thresher Shark
Thresher Shark
Albacore Tuna
Albacore Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
California Halibut
California Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Rockfish
Rockfish

Real catches by this captain

  • Adult angler proudly holding a large amberjack aboard a fishing boat in open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Levi A.
    Levi A.
    i cant reccoment these guys enough. the first two hours was hard fishing with not alot of keepers. The crew was persistent and in rhe last hour we caught alot of nice fish and more than happy.
  • Adult angler and teenage angler proudly display several large yellowtail fish aboard a sportfishing boat near shore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Carlos R.
    Carlos R.
    Had an awesome time out on the water yesterday! The captain and the other crew member were super chill and completely on point with getting us set up and on the fish. Ended up with a solid catch, including some great yellowtail and barracuda. Clean boat, great energy, and an overall fantastic trip. Highly recommend!
  • best fishing trip experience!
    Bao D.
    Bao D.
    We all had a great time! captain Gavin took us to all the right spot! they made experience so awesome! would definitely recommend to anyone!
  • Large multi-species catch arranged across the deck of a fishing boat, including numerous red grouper-like fish and two sizable pelagic fish.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Vermilion Snapper
    Zachary M.
    Zachary M.
    The kids had so much fun as did my wife and I. We caught lots of fish even my wife who doesnt fish. They are ready to book another trip! Gavin and his first mate were top notch! slow to start but once we hooked up it was nonstop fun. we caught lots of vermillion, a barracuda, yellowfin and alot of other fish I dont recall the name of. Thanks for the amazing time!
  • Two adult anglers proudly hold a large reddish grouper aboard a boat in open ocean, with fishing gear visible.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Vermilion Rockfish
    Andrew G.
    Andrew G.
    The crew was amazing with my family of five. We did an 8 hr trip and got on some Rockfish, a couple shark. and a couple bonita tuna. The crew was patient and taught us all a lot in a short period of time. I would recommend this boat and crew anytime.
  • A variety of fish including Snapper and Grouper laid out on the deck of a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Natasha M.
    Natasha M.
    We had a great time-- knowledgeable and kind crew, lots of fish, and an overall great day
  • Hooked fish being fought at the ocean surface, with the fishing line visible in deep blue offshore water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Vermilion Snapper
    Nathaniel M.
    Nathaniel M.
    A lot of great first’s on this trip, great family day on the water. everyone caught and my wife got her first salt water catch. thanks to Captain Brian and Nick for a great day.
  • Group of young anglers displaying several fish aboard a fishing boat, with additional fish neatly arranged on the fillet table and coastal waters in the background.
    Fish 1
    Bonito
    Tabi E.
    Tabi E.
    Thank you to our captain and crew for an amazing experience. We celebrated my sons 14th birthday with his friends and they all had a blast and caught plenty of fish.
  • Angler proudly displaying a caught fish while on a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Sean R.
    Sean R.
    So great. So helpful. Really had a good time with the kids and family. Thanks captain and crew!
  • A variety of fish including King Mackerel and Snapper displayed on a boat's cleaning table, showcasing a successful deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Albert H.
    Albert H.
    we had a great time wirh tye captain ans deck hand. They were very both polite and very informative in helping us with catching fish and having the best experience.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1975
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Hatteras
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Cummins
Powered by
2 x 370HP
Max cruising speed
26 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Flushing porcelain toilet in a private bathroom.
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait and/or dead bait is always included in every trip.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning is included in the trip and is done during the ride back to the dock.
Snacks
Random snacks like chips or granola bars(including bottled waters) are included in every trip.
Drinks
Bottled waters are included in every trip. Feel free to bring anything else you may desire.
First mate
Gavin, Teegan,and Adam all have the skill to help with any trip you choose. Our customer service is unparalleled in the industry. Just check out our reviews!

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
No age limits. We frequently take families with kids. Our service is professional and family friendly.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

What’s biting in San Diego right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
LingcodLingcod
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
RockfishRockfish
Seabass (White)Seabass (White)
Shark (Mako)Shark (Mako)
Shark (Thresher)Shark (Thresher)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
Yellowtail AmberjackYellowtail Amberjack

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