Tail Magnet Sport Fishing

Tail Magnet Sport Fishing is back in San Diego, California, for another Tuna and pelagic fishing season! Whether you are a seasoned fisherman or just getting started, Captain Jason Thornton and the crew have you covered.

Captain Jason and his crew will help you have an exceptional time aboard the Tail Magnet. So, if you are looking for a dream fish or just a relaxing time fishing, the staff will take good care of you!

Your journey will start on a 45’ Jersey offshore sport fishing boat, a spacious and well-equipped vessel that will give you a comfortable ride to the fish and back. It can seat up to 6 anglers, runs on twin 360 HP Caterpillar engines, and uses all the modern Simrad navigation technology for safe and quick movement on the sea.

Aboard the Tail Magnet, you can access all the facilities, which include a flybridge, kitchen, toilet, shower, and bed. The boat is air-conditioned and features a multimedia system, TV, refrigerator, and an ice box. The onboard fishing gear includes outriggers, downriggers, tuna tubes, and a livewell. A first mate will also join your trip to give you any help you might need.

The species you can target include Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Blue Marlin, Swordfish, Great Barracuda, Yellowtail Amberjack, Halibut, Calico Bass, and more. You also have a wide choice of fishing techniques you can use to attract your prey. Using light and heavy tackle, you can bottom and deep sea fish, troll, spin, jig, pop, drift fish, as well as fly and kite fish.

Capt. Jason provides you with everything you’ll need on your trip, including the fishing gear, snacks, and drinks. Lunch is available on overnight trips. The captain can also clean and fillet your catch, and he can recommend you a five-star service for further processing. Before you depart, just make sure you have your fishing licenses.

Visit Tail Magnet Sport Fishing and have a wonderful day on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Tue, Wed, Thu)
    US $1,600
    You will depart at 6:00 a.m. and head out to kelp beds and local fishing spots to fish for 6 hours. The species you will target include Yellowtail, Rockfish, Calico Bass, Halibut, and Whitefish. Captain Jason provides all the fishing gear. Coffee and bottled water will be on the boat. Please bring any food or other drinks you may want.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    US $3,600
    A 12-hour trip mainly for Yellowtail and possibly Tuna. On this trip, you will travel to Coronado Islands or the Middle Banks. We are mainly chasing Yellowtail at the islands or looking for loaded kelp patties and when in range, Dorado (Mahi Mahi). Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna are a possibility. The trip starts at 5:30 a.m. and lasts for 10 hours. Breakfast and lunch are included.
  • Private trip
    16 Hour Trip – Tuna
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    16 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    US $4,000
    A 16-hour fishing adventure. An offshore trip that runs from 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
  • Private trip
    24 Hour Trip – Blue Fin / Dorado
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    24 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    US $5,000
    Embark on your overnight fishing adventure to the Middle and Outer Banks and have lots of fun fishing. This is a more serious trip. We will be mainly kite fishing for the large trophy Bluefin Tuna. You will target Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail, Mahi Mahi, and pelagic species.
  • Private trip
    1.5 Day Trip – Bluefin Tuna
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    1 Day Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    US $6,500
    A 1.5-day trip. These multi-day trips are for those who want to maximize their chances and quantity of those big Bluefin Tuna. The day and a half trip leaves around 9:00 p.m. the first day and returns at 5:00 a.m. two days later. Allowing for an entire full day of fishing as you travel both directions at night. You will be bait fishing half and the other half with the kite targeting trophy BFT. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included for each full day spent on the water.
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FAQs about Tail Magnet Sport Fishing

Tail Magnet Sport Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,600 per group - 6 Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $3,600 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
  • US $4,000 per group - 16 Hour Trip – Tuna (16 hours)
  • US $5,000 per group - 24 Hour Trip – Blue Fin / Dorado (24 hours)
  • US $6,500 per day per group - 1.5 Day Trip – Bluefin Tuna (1 day)

When you book a trip with Tail Magnet Sport Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS Simrad with AHS system
  • Fishfinder Dual Simrad
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Simrad

Trips booked with Tail Magnet Sport Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Lunch (On any overnight trip, call the captain)

Tail Magnet Sport Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing (Coastal Rockfish and Yellowtail)
  • Nearshore Fishing (Kelp beds – Calico and Sand Bass, Halibut)
  • Offshore Fishing (Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail)
  • Reef Fishing (Rockfish, Yellowtail)

Tail Magnet Sport Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Tail Magnet Sport Fishing include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Calico Bass
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sand Bass
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Jason Thornton
San Diego, California, United States
6 Fishing Reports
2 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2020
Captain Jason Thornton invites you on a great day of fishing in the gorgeous waters of San Diego. Coming from a family where fishing is a tradition, he will know exactly how to make your trip successful and fun, so join him and have a memorable time fishing in San Diego!

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Calico Bass Calico Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut Halibut

Boat specs

Jersey (Sportfishing) originally built in 1990. Powered by 2 360HP Catipiller engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
45 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Coastal Rockfish and Yellowtail
Nearshore Fishing
Kelp beds – Calico and Sand Bass, Halibut
Offshore Fishing
Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail
Reef Fishing
Rockfish, Yellowtail

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Simrad with AHS system
Fishfinder
Dual Simrad
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
Lunch
On any overnight trip, call the captain

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
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 1.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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3\/4 day fishing trip
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Kenneth P.
Calimesa, CA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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36 hour trip

VERIFIED   1.5 Day Trip – Bluefin Tuna on June 18, 2021
Crew was great, food good
Kenneth P. recommends Tail Magnet Sport Fishing
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Ken H.
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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3/4 day fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 6, 2021
Great crew, good equipment, a bit speedy, but great experience.
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