Malihini Sportfishing Charters
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Malihini Sportfishing Charters

Map of San Diego, CA, United States
2803 Emerson Street
San Diego, CA, United States
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Running angling trips out of San Diego, Malihini Sportfishing Charters invites you to check out the local fishery in style.

Come on aboard with Capt. Bill Wilkerson, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use techniques like bottom fishing, trolling, drift fishing, jigging, and kite fishing, based on the species you’re targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 6 to 12-hour trips, where you’ll be fishing for the likes of, Yellowfin tuna, Bluefin tuna, Yellowtail, Mahi Mahi (aka) Dorado, Halibut, Rockfish, and Seabass, depending on the specific season and the day’s weather.

The Malihini is 80’ long with enough room for up to 51 anglers but we only fish with 30 at any single time. we believe in Quality more than quantity, we want our anglers to feel at home and we promise to treat you as a family because that’s what you are.
we have a complete galley. serving hot and cold food, soda, beer, and Snacks Rods, reels, and terminal tackle are available for rent from the boat.  All necessary fishing licenses and permits will be available for purchase the day of your group’s trip. You’ll be able to keep any legal species caught during the trip.

Please no food or beverages or coolers to be brought on board
Children are welcome aboard so you’re good to get the young ones started early.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Malihini Sportfishing Charters.

  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Fighting Chair
  • Food (Snacks & Lunch)

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Inshore Trip – Local Kelp Beds (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $3,650
    The morning trip departs at 6 am and returns at 12:30. For those groups that don't want to get up that early, have your group make an afternoon trip that leaves at 1:00 pm and returns at 6:30. If requested we can make a meal plan can be put together to include breakfast, lunch, water, and soda. Your Mexican Fishing Permits and visa California Fishin license, Beer, fish cleaning, and rod rental are extra.
  • Private trip
    Inshore Trip – Local Kelp Beds (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $3,650
    The morning trip departs at 6 am and returns at 12:30. For those groups that don't want to get up that early, have your group make an afternoon trip that leaves at 1:00 pm and returns at 6:30. If requested we can make a meal plan can be put together to include breakfast, lunch, water, and soda. Your Mexican Fishing Permits and visa California fishing license, beer, fish cleaning, and rod rental are extra.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Freelance – Offshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Nov 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $4,800
    Fishing offshore can be very exciting and invigorating. Offshore spices include Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Skipjack Tuna, Dorado, and Kelp Patty Yellowtail. There's a chance to land some very big fish. If requested we can make a meal plan, that can be put together to include breakfast, lunch, water, and soda. Your Mexican Fishing Permits and visa, Beer, fish cleaning, and rod rental. are extra
  • Private trip
    Coronado Islands Freelance
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Nov 30
    US $5,100
    Why would you fish with a boatload of anglers? With only 30 anglers aboard the Malihini, you will have plenty of room at the rail, and have a great time, catching stuff. If requested we can make a meal plan can be put together to include breakfast, lunch, water, and soda. Your Mexican Fishing Permits and visa, Beer, fish cleaning, and rod rental are extra. You must have a Valid US Passport to fish Mexico’s Coronado Islands.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Freelance – Local
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Nov 1
    US $5,100
    Max number of guests is 30, passports are required. Book the whole boat for you and your guests, which will ensure you have enough room at the rail. This is the most popular trip among our offerings. We let the fishing conditions dictate where we will be fishing. Please let us know what you're looking for as far as an opportunity to maybe go and load up on Rockfish or try to catch that fish of a lifetime!
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FAQs about Malihini Sportfishing Charters

Malihini Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $3,650 per group - Inshore Trip – Local Kelp Beds (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $3,650 per group - Inshore Trip – Local Kelp Beds (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $4,800 per group, additional US $150 per person after 29 guests - Full Day Freelance – Offshore (12 hours)
  • US $5,100 per group - Coronado Islands Freelance (8 hours)
  • US $5,100 per group, additional US $150 per person after 29 guests - Full Day Freelance – Local (12 hours)
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
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)
Malihini Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (banks During the tuna season)
  • Reef Fishing
Malihini Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
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

Meet the Charter Operator

Malihini & Horizon Charters Sportfishing
San Diego, California, United States
2 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2020
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonito Bonito
Calico Bass Calico Bass
California Sheephead California Sheephead

Boat specs

Higgins PT Boat (Sportfishing) originally built in 1941, and restored in 2017. Powered by 3 375HP John Deere engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 14 knots.

Length
80 ft
Capacity
30 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
banks During the tuna season
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
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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
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 24, 2023
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VERIFIED   August 17, 2023
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