Fish Taxi Sportfishing
Fish Taxi Sportfishing
Fish Taxi Sportfishing has a goal of you catching lots of fish and have fun doing it! Join captain Jason Montgomery and his experienced crew. They run fishing trips out of Oceanside and they can take you out on the water any time of year. Join regardless of your skill level, as any trip can be adjusted to fit your needs!
You’ll be fishing from a 34’ flybridge that can comfortably welcome up to 6 anglers. She’s powered by twin 380 HP Cummins engines and will get you wherever you need to be in no time. The top notch navigational electronics will help you locate schools of fish and then the crew will get you ready with professional fishing equipment.
Your technique and approach will be different depending on the fish you want to catch. You can switch between trolling, spinning, bottom fishing, or deep sea fishing. Closer to the shore, you’ll have high chances of catching Halibut, Calico Bass, Rockfish, and small Sharks. Reaching offshore spots brings something new to the plate, such as Mahi Mahi, Lingcod, Tuna, and Barracuda.
Besides Shimano and Pen gear, the captain will also prepare live bait before your trip starts. There will also be some snacks and drinks but feel free to bring your own. The crew will also clean your catch and, although not mandatory, tips are appreciated for the service.
Enjoy the California sun the best way possible - spending a day with Fish Taxi Sportfishing!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (164)
+161Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
92%
Aug 25, 2025
3 Hour "Shorty" Trolling Adventure
Great 3hr Shorty Trip. Perfect for families to get out on the water in an easy beginner setting.
Great time on Fish Taxi with Capt. Jason and Mate Joseph. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with a passion for fishing. Boat was comfortable and spacious. We caught 6 different species (rock bass, calico bass, sculpin, mackerel, sheepshead, and barracuda) and enough keepers of the former 3 species to make a large batch of ceviche for a lunch later that afternoon. This 3 hr trip is perfect for beginners and families looking to get out on the water without having to commit an entire day. A short beautiful boat ride from the marina to fishing grounds meant little down time and mostly fishing during those 3 hours. Through no fault of the Captain, I had mixed up the departure time and showed up 45 min late to the boat. But even with an afternoon charter planned, the Captain cut his own midday break time short and still honored the full 3hrs which was greatly appreciated. Please note that the departure time may possibly vary to what is posted on this site due to fishing conditions. The Captain knew there was an early bite and notified me immediately when I booked that we would be leaving earlier than posted. It was my fault for not reading the text entirely. Once again, the Captain was putting full effort in providing the highest possible chances for success, which we found. I will definitely be taking the family on this trip next time we are in Oceanside, and you should too.
Great time on Fish Taxi with Capt. Jason and Mate Joseph. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with a passion for fishing....
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Jun 26, 2025
3 HOUR "TWILIGHTER TROLL'
Captain Jason got us on fish!!!
We had a great time on our twilight troll. Captain Jason told us he would get us on fish. He delivered. We caught sand bass, calico bass, sculpins, whitefish, rock fish, flounder, mackerel, and Spanish mackerel. We walked away with a huge bag of fillets. Crew was super helpful and polite answered all our questions even if they may have seemed dumb. As Coloradans we don’t know much about sea fishing but they we all kind and patient with us. I would definitely book again. The joy of finding and catching was evident on all the crew. They seem to love what they are doing and it comes through in the experience we had. Thank you to Jason, RJ, and Drake.
We had a great time on our twilight troll. Captain Jason told us he would get us on fish. He delivered. We caught sand bass,...
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Jun 17, 2025
3 Hour "Shorty" Trolling Adventure
Had a Great time
Our family of four had a great time fishing with Captain Jason & first mate Tristan. We went out on a 3 hour expedition and we anchored once Captain Jason got us to a "good" spot. The bait was in the water within moment of getting the boat secured and we started getting 'hits' on our lines almost immediately. My daughter caught the first fish, then my son caught the next, and then we all had to grab a pole and we were all catching fish. We were in a huge school of mackerel and they were taking our bait before it could get the bait below them to where we could possibly catch something larger. But the most important parts were that everyone had fun, the Captain & Firstmate were top notch, and no one got too motion sick from the rolling waves. We highly recommend booking with FishTaxi if youe looking for a great family outing. Next time, a 3 day trip for Blue Fin Tuna!
Our family of four had a great time fishing with Captain Jason & first mate Tristan. We went out on a 3 hour expedition and we...
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Sep 27, 2025
5 Hour Fun Trip (AM)
Great trip!
Captain Collin had us on the fish right away. On the way out and back, First Mate Matt put some bonito feathers in for us and we caught a ton of those (little tuna - great eating). At the first spot we caught sheepshead, cabazon and a nice halibut. At the second spot we caught a tree bass and another halibut. Matt and Collin slabbed the fish for us and we probably ended up with 20 pounds total. Highly recommend this trip!
Captain Collin had us on the fish right away. On the way out and back, First Mate Matt put some bonito feathers in for us and...
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Sep 21, 2025
7 Hour Trip – Coastal Quest
7hr Trip
Captain Jason leading up to the trip great communicator with any questions I had. Nice comfortable boat. Collin captains deckhand was great. He was very helpful and patient my party of 6. Together they made this a great day of fishing for all of us.
Captain Jason leading up to the trip great communicator with any questions I had. Nice comfortable boat. Collin captains deckhand...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (164)
+161Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
98%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
92%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great 3hr Shorty Trip. Perfect for families to get out on the water in an easy beginner setting.
3 Hour "Shorty" Trolling Adventure on August 25, 2025
Great time on Fish Taxi with Capt. Jason and Mate Joseph. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with a passion for fishing. Boat was comfortable and spacious. We caught 6 different species (rock bass, calico bass, sculpin, mackerel, sheepshead, and barracuda) and enough keepers of the former 3 species to make a large batch of ceviche for a lunch later that afternoon. This 3 hr trip is perfect for beginners and families looking to get out on the water without having to commit an entire day. A short beautiful boat ride from the marina to fishing grounds meant little down time and mostly fishing during those 3 hours. Through no fault of the Captain, I had mixed up the departure time and showed up 45 min late to the boat. But even with an afternoon charter planned, the Captain cut his own midday break time short and still honored the full 3hrs which was greatly appreciated. Please note that the departure time may possibly vary to what is posted on this site due to fishing conditions. The Captain knew there was an early bite and notified me immediately when I booked that we would be leaving earlier than posted. It was my fault for not reading the text entirely. Once again, the Captain was putting full effort in providing the highest possible chances for success, which we found. I will definitely be taking the family on this trip next time we are in Oceanside, and you should too.
Great time on Fish Taxi with Capt. Jason and Mate Joseph. Very friendly, knowledgeable, and patient with a passion for fishing. Boat was comfortable and spacious. We caught 6 different species (rock bass, calico bass, sculpin, mackerel, sheepshead, and barracuda) and enough keepers of the former 3 species to make a large batch of ceviche for a lunch later that afternoon. This 3 hr trip is perfect for beginners and families looking to get out on the water without having to commit an entire...
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Captain Jason got us on fish!!!
3 HOUR "TWILIGHTER TROLL' on June 26, 2025
We had a great time on our twilight troll. Captain Jason told us he would get us on fish. He delivered. We caught sand bass, calico bass, sculpins, whitefish, rock fish, flounder, mackerel, and Spanish mackerel. We walked away with a huge bag of fillets. Crew was super helpful and polite answered all our questions even if they may have seemed dumb. As Coloradans we don’t know much about sea fishing but they we all kind and patient with us. I would definitely book again. The joy of finding and catching was evident on all the crew. They seem to love what they are doing and it comes through in the experience we had. Thank you to Jason, RJ, and Drake.
We had a great time on our twilight troll. Captain Jason told us he would get us on fish. He delivered. We caught sand bass, calico bass, sculpins, whitefish, rock fish, flounder, mackerel, and Spanish mackerel. We walked away with a huge bag of fillets. Crew was super helpful and polite answered all our questions even if they may have seemed dumb. As Coloradans we don’t know much about sea fishing but they we all kind and patient with us. I would definitely book again. The joy of finding...
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Had a Great time
3 Hour "Shorty" Trolling Adventure on June 17, 2025
Our family of four had a great time fishing with Captain Jason & first mate Tristan. We went out on a 3 hour expedition and we anchored once Captain Jason got us to a "good" spot. The bait was in the water within moment of getting the boat secured and we started getting 'hits' on our lines almost immediately. My daughter caught the first fish, then my son caught the next, and then we all had to grab a pole and we were all catching fish. We were in a huge school of mackerel and they were taking our bait before it could get the bait below them to where we could possibly catch something larger. But the most important parts were that everyone had fun, the Captain & Firstmate were top notch, and no one got too motion sick from the rolling waves. We highly recommend booking with FishTaxi if youe looking for a great family outing. Next time, a 3 day trip for Blue Fin Tuna!
Our family of four had a great time fishing with Captain Jason & first mate Tristan. We went out on a 3 hour expedition and we anchored once Captain Jason got us to a "good" spot. The bait was in the water within moment of getting the boat secured and we started getting 'hits' on our lines almost immediately. My daughter caught the first fish, then my son caught the next, and then we all had to grab a pole and we were all catching fish. We were in a huge school of mackerel and they were taking...
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Great trip!
5 Hour Fun Trip (AM) on September 27, 2025
Captain Collin had us on the fish right away. On the way out and back, First Mate Matt put some bonito feathers in for us and we caught a ton of those (little tuna - great eating). At the first spot we caught sheepshead, cabazon and a nice halibut. At the second spot we caught a tree bass and another halibut. Matt and Collin slabbed the fish for us and we probably ended up with 20 pounds total. Highly recommend this trip!
Captain Collin had us on the fish right away. On the way out and back, First Mate Matt put some bonito feathers in for us and we caught a ton of those (little tuna - great eating). At the first spot we caught sheepshead, cabazon and a nice halibut. At the second spot we caught a tree bass and another halibut. Matt and Collin slabbed the fish for us and we probably ended up with 20 pounds total. Highly recommend this trip!
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7 Hour Trip – Coastal Quest on September 21, 2025
Captain Jason leading up to the trip great communicator with any questions I had. Nice comfortable boat. Collin captains deckhand was great. He was very helpful and patient my party of 6. Together they made this a great day of fishing for all of us.
Captain Jason leading up to the trip great communicator with any questions I had. Nice comfortable boat. Collin captains deckhand was great. He was very helpful and patient my party of 6. Together they made this a great day of fishing for all of us.
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