Awol Sportfishing

Come aboard for a San Diego fishing experience of a lifetime! Awol Sportfishing provides private fishing charters customized to cater to all ages, experience levels, and time allotments. Depending on the time of year and the fish you’d like to catch, Captain Andrew Lasky offers trips of all different lengths to give you the opportunity to catch various prized fish.

Join him aboard and embark on your next fishing adventure in California!
You’ll fish a 28’ Boston Whaler center console. It runs on twin 250 HP Yamaha engines, uses full-featured navigation electronics, and can fish up to 5 anglers comfortably. The boat features a toilet, an ice-box, and 2 live bait tanks.

The fishery in San Diego is a year-round hot spot for fishing everything from Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail, and White Seabass to Mahi Mahi, Calico, Rockfish, Marlin, and more! Some of the fishing techniques you can try out include bottom fishing, trolling, jigging, kite fishing, and other. You can keep your catch if you want to and you’re welcome to bring kids on your trip if they are at least 4 years old.

Captain Andrew provides all the tackle, live bait, lures, snacks, and drinks. If you keep your catch, he offers free fish filleting as well. Before you depart, just make sure you have your fishing licenses and you’ll be set to go.

Spend a day fishing with Awol Sportfishing and have a terrific day on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip – Lobster Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:45 PM
    Seasonal trip Oct 1 - Dec 1
    US $500
    Five fun hours of Lobster fishing starting at 6:45 p.m.
  • Private trip
    SALE!!! 4 Hour inshore fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $749
    BLACK FRIDAY DEAL!!!! Traveling along the local shoreline, you'll head out to fish off San Diego in search of Seabass, Yellowtail, Halibut, Calico Bass, and more, depending on the season. The trip starts at 7:00 a.m. and lasts for 4 hours. If you'd prefer to stay within the bay, there is plenty to catch. Let us know which you'd prefer when making your booking. Book your trip before Thanks Giving, to take advantage of this deal.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Mako)
    Mako Shark
    Sculpin
    Sculpin
    Shark (Leopard)
    Leopard Shark
    Mackerel (Atlantic)
    Atlantic Mackerel
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
  • Private trip
    5 hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $995
    Traveling along the local shoreline, you'll head out to fish off San Diego in search of Seabass, Yellowtail, Halibut, Calico Bass, and more, depending on the season. The trip starts at 6:30 a.m. and lasts for 5 hours. Price reflects 20% off our regular pricing!
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Barracuda (Pacific)
    Pacific Barracuda
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    5 hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    US $995
    Traveling along the local shoreline, you'll head out to fish off San Diego in search of Yellowtail, Halibut, White Seabass, Calico Bass, and more, depending on the season. The trip starts at 6:30 a.m. and lasts for 5 hours.
  • Private trip
    SALE!!! Mexico Deep Sea fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,249
    BLACK FRIDAY DEAL!!!! Heading out to some of the best spots in Mexican waters, to get the freezer stocked up. Within just 30 minutes, you will be fishing for Cod species, and other fish that dare to get close to your hook! The trip starts at 7:00 a.m. and lasts for 5 hours. IMPORTANT!!! You must have an up to date passport for this trip, as we cross over the Mexican border. Book your trip before Thanks Giving, to take advantage of this deal.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
  • Private trip
    Rockfish Deep Water 6 Hour
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,495
    Fish the deeper spots for bigger rockfish! Great trip to fill the freezer with awesome tasting fish.
  • Private trip
    9 Hour – Coronado Islands Mexico
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,195
    Head out to the incredible Coronado Islands for an action-packed day of fishing! The islands are great for Yellowtail, Rockfish, Lingcod, and Bass. This is the best spring trip for catching as much as you can get. Passports are required.
  • Private trip
    9 hour Offshore- Tuna & Yellowtail
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 1 - Nov 30
    US $2,395
    If you want to catch a Bluefin Tuna, this is the trip for you! We will head offshore in search of Bluefin, Yellowtail and more! No passports required. Best months are May-November, but message us to see if there are fish within range! Summer dates fill up fast. Book now and don’t miss out!
  • Private trip
    12 hour Offshore- Tuna,Yellowtail
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,695
    Best opportunity at catching a fish of a lifetime on the west coast. Last season we caught many Bluefin Tuna to 200+ pounds! Sun up to sun down, we will search for bluefin, yellowfin, dorado, yellowtail and fill your freezer. May-November will be busy. Jump on our calendar now to get our best price available!
  • Private trip
    12 Hour- Trophy Bluefin Tuna
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $3,250
    Spend the day targeting big bluefin tuna. 100-300+ lbs. We’ll go wherever is needed and use different tactics to try and get you the bite of a lifetime.
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FAQs about Awol Sportfishing

Awol Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $500 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Lobster Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $749 per group - SALE!!! 4 Hour inshore fishing (4 hours)
  • US $995 per group - 5 hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $995 per group - 5 hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,249 per group - SALE!!! Mexico Deep Sea fishing (5 hours)
  • US $1,495 per group - Rockfish Deep Water 6 Hour (6 hours)
  • US $2,195 per group - 9 Hour – Coronado Islands Mexico (9 hours)
  • US $2,395 per group - 9 hour Offshore- Tuna & Yellowtail (9 hours)
  • US $2,695 per group - 12 hour Offshore- Tuna,Yellowtail (12 hours)
  • US $3,250 per group - 12 Hour- Trophy Bluefin Tuna (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Awol Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well 90 gallon custom and 40 gallon transom bait tanks.
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Awol Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

Awol Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

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

Top targeted fish species with Awol Sportfishing include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Bonito
  • Calico Bass
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Captain

Andrew Lasky
San Diego, California, United States
16 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
92 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since August 2021
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Andrew Lasky has been fishing lakes and rivers as well as the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans for 20 years. He's had a passion for fishing over his entire career. After attending the University of Wisconsin, Captain Andrew changed career paths to follow his passion for fishing and has been running boats for different clients over the years. The captain holds a USCG Master Captain's License. He's a student of the game and loves to teach people that are new to fishing the ropes of how to catch and find fish on their own. When fishing with Awol, you can count on a safe, fun, and professional setting.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
Bonito Bonito
Calico Bass Calico Bass
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Boston Whaler (Center console) originally built in 2009. Powered by 2 250HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 43 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
90 gallon custom and 40 gallon transom bait tanks.
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
No children under the age of 4
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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 92 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (105)
Great Experience!!!
AWOL rocks!
3\/4 day bloody deck
+102
Angler rating
85
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Emmett W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Andrew

VERIFIED   5 hour Trip (AM) on August 27, 2023
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Cody D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   5 hour Trip (PM) on July 8, 2023
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Jason C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AWOL rocks!

VERIFIED   SALE!!! 4 Hour inshore fishing on January 2, 2024
Captain Taylor did an awesome job taking care of our party of four. It was my son’s 13th birthday, and he had never caught...
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Ann M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience!!!

VERIFIED   5 hour Trip (AM) on January 19, 2024
A once in a lifetime trip for my son’s 21st birthday and it did not disappoint with a very nice catch to take home. The skill...
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Willie S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The AWOL was great!!

VERIFIED   SALE!!! 4 Hour inshore fishing on March 19, 2024
The Captain on the boat went out of his way for my daughter and I to have a wonderful time. We really appreciate the time and...
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