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Join Patihopper Sportfishing for and adventurous day in San Diego! Captain Vince De Palma has been in the fishing industry his whole life and knows everything there is to arrange a perfect day of fishing. You can join him for a day at any time of the year, as the fishing season never stops here. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler looking for a new trophy, Capt. Vince is the guide you need.

You’ll be fishing from a 22’ Triumph center console that accommodates up to 3 anglers. This boat is powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine and it will glide and fly to your fishing spot in no time. There’s also Furuno navigational electronics, a cooler, a live bait tank, and outriggers. You can also go snorkeling, as you’ll have masks and fins available on the boat as well.

You can go bottom fishing for Halibut and Rockfish, trolling for Yellowfin Tuna, popping for Bluefin Tuna, or experiment with spearfishing, kite fishing, and jigging. You get to keep your catch and the captain will fillet it.

You’ll need to purchase a US fishing license and, if you’re planning to fish close at Coronado, you’ll need a Mexican license as well. You can easily get both licenses online.

Your fishing equipment is fully covered by the captain. There’s fresh water on the boat but you can bring other beverages and don’t forget your snacks.

Patihopper Sportfishing is your ticket for an action-packed day in California! You only need to choose which adventure you want to take and show up!



FAQs about Patihopper Sportfishing

Patihopper Sportfishing offers the following trip to customers:
  • US $800 per group - 10 Hour 2 Pac COVID-19 Special (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Patihopper Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Furuno
  • Fishfinder Furuno
  • Snorkeling Equipment Mask, Fins, and Snorkel available
  • Live Bait Well 2 Full Scoops
  • Outriggers Precision Outriggers
  • Spearfishing Equipment Spearfish only trips
  • Ice Box 80qt RTIC Molded Foam
  • Radar Furuno

Trips booked with Patihopper Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Accurate and Avet and Cowstar and seeker )
  • Live Bait (2 Scoop Live Bait Tank)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water provided )

Patihopper Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (San Diego and Mission Bays)
  • Nearshore Fishing (San Diego and Baja Coastlines )
  • Offshore Fishing (Coronados, San Clemente, out 60 miles incl. Baja)

Patihopper Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle (Inshore and Bays)
  • Bottom Fishing (Rockfish and Halibut)
  • Trolling (Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna)
  • Jigging (Yo-Yo and Surface Irons)
  • Popping (Trophy Bluefin Tuna)
  • Kite Fishing (Trophy Bluefin Tuna)
  • Spearfishing (Inshore and Offshore )
  • Deep Sea Fishing (Offshore)

Top targeted fish species with Patihopper Sportfishing include:
  • Calico Bass
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Rockfish
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Patihopper Sportfishing
San Diego, California, United States
1 Fishing Report
8 Customer reviews
Member since March 2020
Captain Vince has been fishing for 50 years. At first, he worked in the commercial industry, owned boats, tackle stores, later decided to run a fishing charter. This job is one of the best ways to enjoy the things he loves - fishing and the ocean. He loves working with people and kids and seeing them catch their first fish. Occasionally, he participates in fishing tournaments, and won Make the Wish tournament.

About this listing

Targeted species

Calico Bass Calico Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut Halibut
Marlin (Striped) Striped Marlin

Boat specs

Triumph (Center console) originally built in 2007. Powered by a 150HP Yamaha F-115 Four Stroke Outboard engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 30 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
San Diego and Mission Bays
Nearshore Fishing
San Diego and Baja Coastlines
Offshore Fishing
Coronados, San Clemente, out 60 miles incl. Baja

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Inshore and Bays
Bottom Fishing
Rockfish and Halibut
Trolling
Yellowfin and Bluefin Tuna
Jigging
Yo-Yo and Surface Irons
Popping
Trophy Bluefin Tuna
Kite Fishing
Trophy Bluefin Tuna
Spearfishing
Inshore and Offshore
Deep Sea Fishing
Offshore

Amenities

GPS
Furuno
Fishfinder
Furuno
Snorkeling Equipment
Mask, Fins, and Snorkel available
Live Bait Well
2 Full Scoops
Outriggers
Precision Outriggers
Spearfishing Equipment
Spearfish only trips

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano, Accurate and Avet and Cowstar and seeker
Live Bait
2 Scoop Live Bait Tank
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Water provided

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 included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in San Diego to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Depending on trip type
You Keep Catch
Filleting included
Catch and Release Allowed
CPR
Disabled Accessible
Handicapped Accessible

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
PayPal
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
out of 5 stars from 8 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (2)
The biggest fish I've ever caught!
THE BEST!
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
67%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Yo F.
San Dimas, California
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Great Father and Son Trip with Captain Vince

September 10, 2020
We had awesome trip with Captain Vince. Set off early and the game plan was to head south. Captain Vince worked his butt off...
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Matthew D.
San Diego, California
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Full day trip from San Diego

3/4 Day Offshore Trip on July 17, 2019
I love fishing with the Patihopper guys!  My Dad and I have been out with Captain Vince several times last couple years and...
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Tony D.
Huntington Beach, California
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Fishing trip with Captain Vince

3/4 Day Offshore Trip on April 25, 2020
What a great experience I had with Captain Vince. He knows where to find the fish, boat was very comfortable and he makes fishing...
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Toni R.
Riverside, CA
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What a wonderful trip!!

VERIFIED   10 Hour 2 Pac COVID-19 Special on August 17, 2020
Such a beautiful day fishing!! Vince was so knowledgeable. Took us everywhere and was right there with every catch. Felt very...
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Stefani B.
San Diego, California
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THE BEST!

Full Day Offshore Trip on September 21, 2019
I’ve been fishing many times with Captain Vince! He knows the best spots and it’s always a blast hopping patties, chasing...
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