The Long Run Sportfishing
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The Long Run Sportfishing

Excellent
4.4 / 5
(178 reviews)
955 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA, United States

Step aboard San Diego’s premier 6-pack charter to have Captain Nathan and his trusted crew put you onto fish no matter what! Three decades of experience in SD and Mexican fisheries have taught these die-hard anglers all about the seasonal species and hot spots of these waters.

No matter what kind of fishing trip you’re looking for, The Long Run is at your disposal. She’s a 40’ Hershine boat that’s got plenty of room for up to 6 anglers to be fishing in comfort. This is a spacious vessel with a pair of private heads, an outfitted kitchen, an air-conditioned cabin, and more.

On shorter trips, you can expect to target Barracuda, Dorado, Yellowtail or bottom fish such as Lingcod, Sand Bass, Rockfish, and Halibut. Overnight trips will take you out for Yellowfin, Bluefin and Albacore Tuna, Dorado, Yellowtail, Marlin, and more. During shorter trips, you can also leave some lobster hoops in pristine locations when the season is open.

All the fishing equipment, including bait, is provided for your convenience – all you need to do is get that daily license and some food and beverages and start bagging fish! For maximum comfort, bring a pair of polarized sunglasses and get ready to have some fun.

Note: Due to current fuel prices, the captain had to add a fuel surcharge to some of the trips.

  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Fighting Chair

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    $300
    5 hour trip - For up to 4 guests. This Inshore trip involves targeting San Diego’s bottom fish such as Lingcod, Sand Bass, Halibut and Sharks.
  • Shared trip
    Half Day Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    $300
    5 hour trip - For Up to 4 guests. This Inshore trip involves targeting San Diego’s bottom fish such as Lingcod, Sand Bass, Halibut and Sharks.
  • Shared trip
    12 Hour Shared Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    $560
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    $950
    This Inshore and Local Offshore trip involves targeting San Diego’s bottom fish such as Lingcod, Sand Bass, Halibut and Sharks or local offshore fish just outside San Diego Harbor, where you can find Rockfish, Barracuda, Bonita, Kelp, and much more.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    $950
    This Inshore and Local Offshore trip involves targeting San Diego’s bottom fish such as Lingcod, Sand Bass, Halibut and Sharks or local offshore fish just outside San Diego Harbor, where you can find Rockfish, Barracuda, Bonita, Kelp, and much more.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu)
    $1,040
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM) WEEKEND
    In demand! Last booked: 2 days ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    $1,050
    This Inshore and Local Offshore trip involves targeting San Diego’s bottom fish such as Lingcod, Sand Bass, Halibut and Sharks or local offshore fish just outside San Diego Harbor, where you can find Rockfish, Barracuda, Bonita, Kelp, and much more.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM) WEEKEND
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Fri, Sat, Sun)
    $1,050
    This Inshore and Local Offshore trip involves targeting San Diego’s bottom fish such as Lingcod, Sand Bass, Halibut and Sharks or local offshore fish just outside San Diego Harbor, where you can find Rockfish, Barracuda, Bonita, Kelp, and much more.
  • Private trip
    Coronado Islands - Offshore Tuna
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 17 - Mar 1
    $1,500
    Special Trip available for a limited time only!
  • Private trip
    Swordfish Trip
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Dec 17 - Mar 1
    $1,500
    Special trip available for a limited period of time.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    $1,980
    A 12-hour trip is a great option if you're looking to look for some big Tuna, but you can also do other kinds of fishing. Species like Rockfish, Lingcod, Kelp, and others are there for you to find and catch.
  • Private trip
    2 Day Trip – Tuna/Pelagic (6 MAX)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Day Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    $2,660
    Spend two days targeting Tuna and a variety of other pelagic species and maximize your chances of landing a big one! You'll head out in the evening, travel during the night and wake up in the hottest fishing spots around. This trip is for a maximum of 6 anglers.
  • Private trip
    Overnight Trip (6 MAX)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    20 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun)
    $2,980
    Overnight trips are Capt. Nathan's favorite because they allow for his guests to really enjoy the experience of getting onboard in the evening and setting out to fish. The fact that you can go to sleep and wake up 40-60 miles offshore in the middle of a Yellowtail bite first thing in the morning makes for a memorable experience. Besides Yellowtail, you'll also target Rockfish, and other species you may come across. This is a trip for a maximum of 6 people.
  • Private trip
    Overnight Trip Tuna/Pelagic (6 MAX)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    20 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun)
    $3,080
    Overnight trips are Capt. Nathan's favorite because they allow for his guests to really enjoy the experience of getting onboard in the evening and setting out to fish. The fact that you can go to sleep and wake up 40-60 miles offshore in the middle of a Tuna bite first thing in the morning makes for a memorable experience.
  • Private trip
    Overnight Trip (6 MAX)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    20 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $3,280
    Overnight trips are Capt. Nathan's favorite because they allow for his guests to really enjoy the experience of getting onboard in the evening and setting out to fish. The fact that you can go to sleep and wake up 40-60 miles offshore in the middle of a Yellowtail bite first thing in the morning makes for a memorable experience. Besides Yellowtail, you'll also target Rockfish, and other species you may come across. This is a trip for a maximum of 6 people.
  • Private trip
    Overnight Trip Tuna/Pelagic
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    20 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    Seasonal trip (Thu, Fri, Sat)
    $3,380
    Overnight trips are Capt. Nathan's favorite because they allow for his guests to really enjoy the experience of getting onboard in the evening and setting out to fish. The fact that you can go to sleep and wake up 40-60 miles offshore in the middle of a Tuna bite first thing in the morning makes for a memorable experience.
  • Private trip
    1.5 Day Trip (6 MAX)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    1 Day Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    $4,800
    This 32 hours trip maximizes your day as you spend dawn to dusk in highly productive waters. Another very nice thing about these trips is the travel time at night isn’t an issue because you'll just go to sleep and wake up ready and eager to do some fishing for the big boys. You'll primarily target Rockfish, Yellowtail, and whatever else you come across. This is a trip for a maximum of 6 people.
  • Private trip
    1.5 Day Trip Tuna/Pelagic (6 MAX)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    1 Day Trip, starts at 9:00 PM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    $5,100
    This 32 hours trip maximizes your day as you spend dawn to dusk in highly productive waters. Another very nice thing about these trips is the travel time at night isn’t an issue because you'll just go to sleep and wake up ready and eager to do some fishing for the big boys. This is a trip for a maximum of 6 people.
  • Private trip
    Catalina Island Big Bluefin/Marlin
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    5 Day Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    $12,000
    Five days fishing with four night stay on Beautiful Catalina Island where the water is often 60’ visibility and accessible within a short drive to excellent Yellowtail, Calico and Sheephead fishing as well as large pelagic fish like Bluefin Tuna Striped Marlin and the exotics Dorado and Yellowfin in warmer months. Catalina and San Clemente Big Game Bluefin & Marlin
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FAQs about The Long Run Sportfishing

The Long Run Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • $150 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • $150 per person - Half Day Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • $280 per person - 12 Hour Shared Trip (12 hours)
  • $950 per group, additional $175 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • $950 per group, additional $175 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • $1,040 per group, additional $230 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • $1,050 per group, additional $175 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) WEEKEND (6 hours)
  • $1,050 per group, additional $175 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) WEEKEND (6 hours)
  • $1,500 per group, additional $250 per person after 6 guests - Coronado Islands - Offshore Tuna (12 hours)
  • $1,500 per group, additional $250 per person after 6 guests - Swordfish Trip (12 hours)
  • $1,980 per group, additional $345 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
  • $2,660 per day per group - 2 Day Trip – Tuna/Pelagic (6 MAX) (2 days)
  • $2,980 per group - Overnight Trip (6 MAX) (20 hours)
  • $3,080 per group - Overnight Trip Tuna/Pelagic (6 MAX) (20 hours)
  • $3,280 per group - Overnight Trip (6 MAX) (20 hours)
  • $3,380 per group - Overnight Trip Tuna/Pelagic (20 hours)
  • $4,800 per day per group - 1.5 Day Trip (6 MAX) (1 day)
  • $5,100 per day per group - 1.5 Day Trip Tuna/Pelagic (6 MAX) (1 day)
  • $12,000 per day per group, additional $1,500 per person after 8 guests - Catalina Island Big Bluefin/Marlin (5 days)
When you book a trip with The Long Run Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet 2 total
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Raytheon
  • Bed Sleeps 6
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling Equipment
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Spearfishing Equipment
  • Ice Box
  • Radio
  • Sonar Raytheon
  • Radar Furuno
Trips booked with The Long Run Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
The Long Run Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
The Long Run Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Bowfishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with The Long Run Sportfishing include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Lobster
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Shark (Mako)
  • Shark (Thresher)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

About the Charter Operator

Nathan Beall
San Diego, California, United States
2 Fishing Reports
203 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2015
I’ve been fishing San Diego waters since 1981. I have been a fishing nut for the last 40 years and operating charters for 26 of those years. I take pride in showing fishermen and women of all ages and skill levels the best day they’ve had, fishing or otherwise. I believe happy clients are the cornerstone of a thriving charter operation.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut Halibut
Lingcod Lingcod

Boat specs

Hershine (Classic) originally built in 1981, and restored in 2015. Powered by a 120HP Ford Lehman engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 8 knots.

Length
42 ft
Capacity
10 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
2 total
Fighting Chair
GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Raytheon
Bed
Sleeps 6
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate

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

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
PayPal
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.4 / 5
out of 5 stars from 178 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.2 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (106)
Sunset cruise with Ray Shell concert
Sunset cruise with Ray Shell concert
Sunset cruise with Ray Shell concert
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
72%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
84%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
82%
Catch intended fish
50%
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Jeff S.
San Diego, California
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5.0 / 5
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sunset cruise with Ray Shell concert

NEW  May 10, 2023
We went out in the long run to watch a concert from the water at the Rady Shell. We saw the Violent Femmes play with the San...
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Christopher L.
Poway, CA
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day with Captain Ross

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 14, 2022
We had a great time fishing out in the bay with Captain Ross. Getting on the bite right away catching a Corvina, then throughout...
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Jimmy B.
Jackson, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 day trip with captain Mike

2 Day Trip – Tuna/Pelagic (6 MAX) on June 12, 2022
Captain Mike and 2 Deckhands Ross and Jerry are the best 3 people I have ever had on a boat.  They are top notch guys! They...
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Jared H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Nathan

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on May 25, 2023
Fishing trip was great with my family. Captain Ross and KY helped engage the kids and make it a memorable experience for them....
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James D.
San Diego, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Nathan

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip (AM) WEEKEND on May 6, 2023
Captain Mike & Jolene were amazing and made our fishing trip incredible Thank you
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