Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters
Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters
If you plan on fishing in San Diego, look no further than Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters. Captain Brian Morris brings decades of global angling experience, having grown up in the sport fishing and boat building community of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Over the years, he has fished across the world, including the East Coast of the U.S., Alaska, Micronesia, Panama, Baja Mexico, Hawaii, and Southern California. His passion for learning new fisheries and techniques has made him a highly versatile captain. He holds a 100-ton USCG captain's license.
Your trip takes place aboard a custom-built 29 ft May-Craft center console powered by twin 2025 Yamaha 150HP four-stroke engines. Designed specifically for fishing, the vessel offers a spacious layout that allows you to move freely around the boat when fighting fish. It is equipped with top-of-the-line SIMRAD and FURUNO electronics, as well as SHIMANO tackle, outriggers, and downriggers, ensuring a professional and confident fishing experience. The boat accommodates up to 4 passengers and is wheelchair accessible.
Capt. Brian uses a wide range of techniques including trolling, bottom fishing, live bait and artificial lures, kite fishing, sight casting, shark fishing, inshore fishing, and spearfishing. Depending on the season, you may target Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Halibut, Lingcod, Striped Marlin, California Sheephead, Sand Bass, Vermilion Snapper, White Seabass, Lobster, Swordfish, and more.
All legal catches are yours to keep, and cleaning is available after the trip. Rods, reels, tackle, and lures are provided, while live bait may be supplied or caught during the trip. Families and kids are welcome, and guests are advised to bring sun protection, sunglasses, water, and snacks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation (no hard liquor or glass bottles). A local fishing license may be required depending on the trip and target species.
If you plan on fishing in San Diego, look no further than Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters. Captain Brian Morris brings decades of global angling experience, having grown up in the sport fishing and boat building community of the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Over the years, he has fished across the world, including the East Coast of the U.S., Alaska, Micronesia, Panama, Baja Mexico, Hawaii, and Southern California. His passion for learning new fisheries and techniques has made him a highly versatile captain. He holds a 100-ton USCG captain's license.
Your trip takes place aboard a custom-built 29 ft May-Craft center console powered by twin 2025 Yamaha 150HP four-stroke engines. Designed specifically for fishing, the vessel offers a spacious layout that allows you to move freely around the boat when fighting fish. It is equipped with top-of-the-line SIMRAD and FURUNO electronics, as well as SHIMANO tackle, outriggers, and downriggers, ensuring a professional and confident fishing experience. The boat accommodates up to 4 passengers and is wheelchair accessible.
Capt. Brian uses a wide range of techniques including trolling, bottom fishing, live bait and artificial lures, kite fishing, sight casting, shark fishing, inshore fishing, and spearfishing. Depending on the season, you may target Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Halibut, Lingcod, Striped Marlin, California Sheephead, Sand Bass, Vermilion Snapper, White Seabass, Lobster, Swordfish, and more.
All legal catches are yours to keep, and cleaning is available after the trip. Rods, reels, tackle, and lures are provided, while live bait may be supplied or caught during the trip. Families and kids are welcome, and guests are advised to bring sun protection, sunglasses, water, and snacks. Alcohol is allowed in moderation (no hard liquor or glass bottles). A local fishing license may be required depending on the trip and target species.
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We had an absolute blast on our 4-hour inshore bay trip with Captain Brian. It was the perfect family outing for our two kids (12 and 8) and my wife. From the moment we stepped on the boat, Captain Brian made everyone feel comfortable and excited. He was fantastic with the kids — super patient, encouraging, and great at explaining everything in a way they could understand. He kept them engaged the whole time, and they had a ton of fun reeling in fish. Best of all, he put us on two nice halibuts! It made the trip extra special and created memories we'll talk about for years. If you're looking for a family-friendly charter in the bay with a knowledgeable, kid-friendly captain who actually gets you on fish, book with Captain Brian — you won't be disappointed! Thank you again, Captain Brian!
Thanks for coming again Ace !! Great to meet your beautiful family this time! Hope the halibut was tastey!!
Captain Morris provided an outstanding experience on our trip. He knows the area intimately and has great relationships with everyone we ran into as a normal course of going out on a charter - and is continuously picking up intel on what is hot and where as a result. He got us to where the fish were and knew what they’d go for. Additionally he is very personable, making for an outstanding experience. I will recommend Captain Morris to anyone seeking a private charter experience, and will seek him out next time I go fishing.
We decided to go for yellowtail in the Coronados although still a little early. Saw a number of whales and crazy pods of dolphins, which was pretty cool. Fish were sparse but the captain put in tremendous effort and we managed to get a nice yellowtail. We closed out the day with some deep bottom fishing and filled the cooler with rockfish, grouper and a mean looking lingcod. Brians boat is built for fishing, not lounging, but if you’re looking for a real fishing experience he’s a great choice.
We booked our first ever family deep sea fishing trip for our engagement anniversary and to fullfil our 9 year olds dream of deep sea fishing. Brian was great- very nice and good with kids! We caught yellow tail, red snapper, and a barber fish . We had a blast and would do it again! Thank you for everything again Brian
Captain Morris made our day special by taking us out further looking for tuna. Although we didn’t catch our target fish, we caught some dandy Red Snappers . It was just my husband and me with the Captain so there was plenty of room on the boat. The Captain is a very personable man and we had a blast hanging out with him for the day- we will be back!! Thanks to Brian Morris for everything he did (for baiting my line and taking my fish off). He worked hard all day for us.
Thanks Kelly hope you guys come back for the offshhore season!
