Bubba Jean Sportfishing

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Fish the waters of the west coast with Bubba Jean Sportfishing! Captain Mike Long holds a USCG 100-Ton Merchant Mariner Credential and has more than 40 years of experience fishing US & Mexican Offshore/Inshore waters, Mexico’s Coronado Islands and San Diego Bay. Having a guide with that much experience is always a plus, especially if you’re a novice angler or simply don’t have much experience fishing around San Diego.

No tackle? no problem!! We provide all fishing equipment, terminal tackle, live bait, ice, Mexican documents (as required), bottled water, chips plus our Snacklebox full of granola bars, and assorted candies. Our Webspinner Custom Fishing Rods are paired with Okuma reels for every angler aboard to fish all game species!

Your adventure starts on an Albemarle 280 XF. The Express Fisherman, at 31-feet overall, accommodates up to 4 guests with ease. She is renowned in the fishing world for her comfortable ride in any sea state. She’s powered by twin 240 HP Yanmar engines, cruises at 20-24 knots and features modern navigation/fish-finding electronics, a multimedia system, a 75-gallon live bait tank and a private toilet on board.

There are all kinds of fish you can catch in our waters, depending on technique and where you go. We’ll target several types of Tuna, Yellowtail, Dorado, Lingcod, Rockfish, Halibut, Calico Bass, plus more.

You’ll have a safe and fun trip while Captain Mike puts you on the fish! Join Bubba Jean Sportfishing!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $900
    A great way to spend time with your family. Take the morning off and go fishing in San Diego Bay for the possibility of Halibut, Corvina, Bass, Cortez, etc. Please note; not all fish is available at all times of the year. Small fish will be cleaned and bagged for you. All fishing equipment is provided. Bay trips are limited to 4 persons for the optimum fishing experience.
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    California Corbina
    California Corbina
    Shark (Tope)
    Tope Shark
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
    Ray
    Ray
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Bay (PM)
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $900
    A great way to spend time with your family. Take an afternoon off and go fishing in San Diego Bay for the possibility of Halibut, Corvina, Bass, Cortez, etc. Please note: not all fish is available at all times of the year. Small fish will be cleaned and bagged for you. All fishing equipment is provided. Bay trips are limited to 4 persons for the optimum fishing experience.
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    California Corbina
    California Corbina
    Shark (Tope)
    Tope Shark
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
    Ray
    Ray
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bay (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,130
    A great way to spend time with your family. Take a day off and go fishing in San Diego Bay for the possibility of Halibut, Corvina, Bass, Cortez, etc. Please note: not all fish is available at all times of the year. Small fish will be cleaned and bagged for you. All fishing equipment is provided. Bay trips are limited to 4 persons for the optimum fishing experience.
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bonefish
    Bonefish
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    California Corbina
    California Corbina
    Shark (Tope)
    Tope Shark
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
    Ray
    Ray
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,350
    Fish the local flats and kelp beds for the possibility of Yellowtail, Bass, Bonito, Halibut, White Seabass, etc. Thresher Shark can be targeted in the spring. Please note: not all species are available at all times of the year. All fishing equipment is covered. Due to possible increases in fuel costs, a fuel surcharge may be necessary. Fuel surcharges, should they apply, will be determined before your trip.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip – Inshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,800
    Fish the local flats and kelp beds for the possibility of Yellowtail, Bass, Bonito, Halibut, White Seabass, etc. Thresher Shark can be targeted in the spring. Please note: not all species are available at all times of the year. All fishing equipment is covered. Due to possible increases in fuel costs, a fuel surcharge may be necessary. Fuel surcharges, should they apply, will be determined before your trip.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    9 Hr – Mexican Inshore/Coronado Is
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,895
    You'll be fishing South from the US Border to the Rockpile & Coronado Islands for a wide range of species, including the possibility of Yellowtail, Shark, Rockfish, Halibut, White Seabass, and more. Please note: not all species are available at all times of the year. Mexican Permits & Visas are included. You must bring an unexpired passport or passport card & a CA Fishing License (licenses are not included). A fuel surcharge may be necessary and will be determined before your trip.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    9 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,240
    This trip fishes the offshore banks and kelp paddies for the possibility of Yellowtail, Tuna, Dorado, sharks, etc. Not all species are available at all times of the year. Mexican Permits & all gear for this trip are included. Bring your CA fishing license, pack some food and drinks and you're ready to go. Fuel surcharges, should they apply, will be determined before your trip.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Kite Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
  • Private trip
    12 Hr – Mexican Inshore/Coronado Is
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,285
    You'll be fishing South from the US Border to the Rockpile & Coronado Islands for a wide range of species, including the possibility of Yellowtail, Tuna, Dorado, Shark, Rockfish, Halibut, White Seabass & more. Please note: not all species are available at all times of the year. Mexican Permits & Visas are included. You must bring an unexpired passport or passport card & a CA fishing license on this trip (licenses are not included). A fuel surcharge may be necessary and will be determined before your trip.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Scorpionfish
    Scorpionfish
    Sand Bass
    Sand Bass
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,760
    This trip fishes the offshore banks and kelp paddies for the possibility of Yellowtail, Tuna, Dorado, sharks, etc. Not all species are available at all times of the year. All gear for this trip is included. Bring your CA fishing license and your Mexican permit (these are not included in your trip). Pack some food and drinks and you're ready to go. Fuel surcharges, should they apply, will be determined before your trip.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Kite Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Shark (Thresher)
    Thresher Shark
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FAQs about Bubba Jean Sportfishing

Bubba Jean Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $900 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,130 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Inshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Inshore (9 hours)
  • US $1,895 per group - 9 Hr – Mexican Inshore/Coronado Is (9 hours)
  • US $2,240 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Offshore (9 hours)
  • US $2,285 per group - 12 Hr – Mexican Inshore/Coronado Is (12 hours)
  • US $2,760 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Bubba Jean Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet private
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed Seating in cabin has room to lay down
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen Microwave; not a true kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Bubba Jean Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Let us know if you wish to bring your own)
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No Tuna. Only fish under 30 lbs, skin on. )
  • Snacks (chips, candy, etc. )
  • Drinks (bottled water)

Bubba Jean Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

Bubba Jean Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Bubba Jean Sportfishing include:
  • Calico Bass
  • California Sheephead
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Seabass (White)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Mike Long
San Diego, California, United States
53 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
88 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2020
Angler's Choice
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I've been fishing since my Dad & Mom introduced the sport to me in the late 1960s. My Mom is a native of England & during WWII she would hide under a blanket while fishing the rivers of England to avoid detection by the German bomber pilots. She shared her love of fishing with me and we spent many days fishing the bay. Eventually, the excitement of pursuing pelagics soon took over and I couldn't get offshore often enough! My first boat, named Bubba Jean in honor of my Dad & Mom, soon developed a solid reputation of catching fish. It also served as a great platform on which new long-lasting friendships were made. Bubba Jean 28 is an expansion of that platform as I move forward offering memorable, safe excursions in our waters to a wider audience.

About this listing

Targeted species

Calico Bass Calico Bass
California Sheephead California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut Halibut

Boat specs

Albemarle (Cruiser) originally built in 1999. Powered by 2 240HP Yanmar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
private
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Seating in cabin has room to lay down
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Microwave; not a true kitchen

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Let us know if you wish to bring your own
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No Tuna. Only fish under 30 lbs, skin on.
Snacks
chips, candy, etc.
Drinks
bottled water

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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Please, no toddlers or infants
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

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 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 88 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (109)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
89%
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David S.
Klein, TX
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4 hour bay trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on August 6, 2023
Mike was amazing! Very informative of everything in the harbor on our way out to fish. Got us to some hot spots immediately...
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Bar Nunn, WY
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Half day bay trip with captain Mike

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on March 31, 2023
We had the absolute best experience with Captain Mike! It was not only a sport fishing event for me and my grandson, but a...
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Joshua U.
Crescent, MO
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6 hour bay trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Bay (AM) on August 4, 2023
Captain Mike is an all around great guide.  Not only did my daughter and I catch a lot of fish, Mike provided us with a wealth...
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Alisha S.
Roseville, CA
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bay (PM) on May 28, 2023
Captain Mike is amazing. He has high energy and it showed that he really wanted us to have a great time. I will book him and...
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Guillermo R.
El Paso, TX
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Off shore trip

VERIFIED   9 Hr – Mexican Inshore/Coronado Is on September 9, 2023
Awesome trip with Captain Mike! He’s really knowledgeable, patient, down to earth and really easy to talk to!
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