Malihini Sportfishing Charters
+30Malihini Sportfishing Charters, based in San Diego, offers unforgettable angling trips where you can experience the vibrant local fishery. Join Capt. Bill Wilkerson or Capt. Peyton Freeman, who prioritize getting you on some great catches. Depending on the species you're targeting, you'll engage in various fishing techniques, including bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, and kite fishing.
Choose from 6 to 12-hour trips to fish for incredible species like Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, Yellowtail, Mahi Mahi (Dorado), Halibut, Rockfish, and Seabass, all based on the season and weather conditions.
Our vessel, the Malihini, is 80 feet long and can accommodate up to 51 anglers, but we limit our trips to 30 for a more personalized experience. We value quality over quantity, treating our anglers like family and ensuring you feel at home on board.
Enjoy a complete galley with hot and cold food options, soda, beer, and snacks while fishing. Rods, reels, and terminal tackles can be rented directly from the boat, and all necessary fishing licenses and permits will be available for purchase on the day of your trip. Any legal species caught during your outing can be kept.
Please remember not to bring any food, beverages, or coolers on board. Children are welcome, making it a great opportunity to introduce the younger generation to fishing.
Book your trip with Malihini Sportfishing Charters now and get ready to hit the water!
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Malihini & Horizon Charters Sportfishing
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FAQs about Malihini Sportfishing Charters
What are the trip rates for Malihini Sportfishing Charters?
Malihini Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $4,197 per group - Inshore Trip – Local Kelp Beds (AM) (6 hours)
- US $4,197 per group - Inshore Trip – Local Kelp Beds (PM) (6 hours)
- US $5,520 per group - 3/4\ Day mexico fishing trips (8 hours)
- US $6,727 per group - Coronado Islands Freelance (8 hours)
- US $6,727 per group, additional US $150 per person after 29 guests - Full Day Freelance – Local (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Malihini Sportfishing Charters?
When you book a trip with Malihini Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet
- Fighting Chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Malihini Sportfishing Charters?
Trips booked with Malihini Sportfishing Charters include:
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (for a price )
- Snacks ( for sale)
- Drinks (for sale)
- First Mate ( Crew of 3+cook and Captain)
- Lunch ( A full galley on board meal plans available)
What types of fishing does Malihini Sportfishing Charters offer?
Malihini Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (banks During the tuna season)
- Reef Fishing
What fishing techniques does Malihini Sportfishing Charters offer?
Malihini Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Jigging
- Drift Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Malihini Sportfishing Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Malihini Sportfishing Charters include:
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bonito
- Calico Bass
- California Sheephead
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Halibut
- Rockfish
- Seabass (White)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Your operator
San Diego, California, United States
Owner/Operator William H Wilkerson has been in the sportfishing business for 36 years starting in Santa Monica, California as a deckhand on a half-day boat during the summers. At the age of 16, William moved to San Diego where he became a deadhead on the sport boat San Diego with Bob Williams, Tom Ebner, and Roy Rose, before joining the crew of Mascot 6 out of H&M Landing where he worked for two years. He then joined the owner-operator, Ray Sobieck, onboard the Producer, where for the next 14 seasons he honed his skills as deck boss. During that 14-year span with the Producer, William became one of three African American Captains in San Diego. He ran as the second operator for four years, learning all facets of the business from how to run a successful sportfishing operation to providing the best customer service possible.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
banks During the tuna season
Reef Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
for a price
Snacks
for sale
Drinks
for sale
First Mate
Crew of 3+cook and Captain
Lunch
A full galley on board meal plans available
How cancellations work
Deposit non-refundable
If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in San Diego right now
Bonito
California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut
Rockfish
Seabass (White)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Yellowtail Amberjack