Butchered Tails 

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 2580 Ingraham Street, San Diego, CA 92109, United States–

Butchered Tails 

San Diego, CA, United States
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34 ft
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Ready to fish San Diego? Butchered Tails offers private sportfishing trips for up to four guests aboard a 34’ SeaVee boat equipped with everything you need for a day on the water.

Depending on the season, you could target Calico Bass, Sculpin, White Seabass, Bluefin Tuna, and more. Trips may include trolling with light or heavy tackle, kite fishing, and live bait.

Rods, reels, lures, drinks, food, and light snacks are provided. Live bait may also be available depending on the trip.

Kids are welcome, making this a great option for families. Children are required to wear life jackets, so check with the captain ahead of time to confirm the right size is available.

A First Mate will be on board to help throughout the trip.

Depending on the trip and species, you may need a California fishing license or additional permits. Check with the captain before heading out.

Bring non-spray sunscreen, sunglasses, and anything else you need to stay comfortable. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but no hard liquor or glass bottles.

Book your trip with Butchered Tails and get out on the water.

Ready to fish San Diego? Butchered Tails offers private sportfishing trips for up to four guests aboard a 34’ SeaVee boat equipped with everything you need for a day on the water.

Depending on the season, you could target Calico Bass, Sculpin, White Seabass, Bluefin Tuna, and more. Trips may include trolling with light or heavy tackle, kite fishing, and live bait.

Rods, reels, lures, drinks, food, and light snacks are provided. Live bait may also be available depending on the trip.

Kids are welcome, making this a great option for families. Children are required to wear life jackets, so check with the captain ahead of time to confirm the right size is available.

A First Mate will be on board to help throughout the trip.

Depending on the trip and species, you may need a California fishing license or additional permits. Check with the captain before heading out.

Bring non-spray sunscreen, sunglasses, and anything else you need to stay comfortable. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but no hard liquor or glass bottles.

Book your trip with Butchered Tails and get out on the water.

Butchered Tails
Charter Operator
Butchered Tails
30 years of experience
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6 Hour Trip – Sunrise Sprint
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Lingcod
Rockfish
Calico Bass
+1
US $1,950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
9 Hour Trip – Coastal Classic
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
9 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Tuna (Bluefin)
Barracuda (Pacific)
Seabass (White)
Bass (White)
+2
US $3,250
Entire boat: up to 4 people
12 Hour Trip – Full Send
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
US $4,550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
12+ Hour Trip – Trophy Bluefin
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 1 - Nov 1
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $5,850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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FAQs about Butchered Tails

Butchered Tails offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,950 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Sunrise Sprint (6 hours)
  • US $3,250 per group - 9 Hour Trip – Coastal Classic (9 hours)
  • US $4,550 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Full Send (12 hours)
  • US $5,850 per group - 12+ Hour Trip – Trophy Bluefin (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Butchered Tails, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Butchered Tails include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We use live sardines, anchovies, and mackerel, depending on availability and the species we’re targeting.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Catch cleaning and filleting are not included. We’re happy to refer you to a trusted fish processor to prepare your catch.)
  • Snacks (Snacks are not provided. You’re welcome to bring your favorites; coolers are available on board.)
  • Drinks (Alcohol is permitted for guests ages 21 and older. Please drink responsibly and in moderation.)
  • First mate
  • Lunch (Lunch is not provided. Please bring your own lunch and snacks—we have coolers on board to keep them fresh.)
Butchered Tails offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (Fish the Pacific off San Diego: 15–35 miles out on Coastal Classic trips or 60+ on Trophy Bluefin runs. Full-day trips visit Mexico’s Coronado Islands. Expect cool mornings, wind, swell, and spray. Routes depend on weather.)
Butchered Tails offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Trolling
  • Fly fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Butchered Tails include:
  • Bass (White)
  • Calico Bass
  • Sculpin
  • Seabass (White)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)

Your operator

Butchered Tails
Butchered Tails
San Diego, California, United States
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2024
The captain runs trips out of San Diego aboard 34' SeaVee sportfishing boat. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in White Bass, Sculpin and Calico Bass. For special requests, such as kite fishing, message Capt. Butchered.
Our Team
Josh S.
Josh S.
Captain
Butchered Tails
Butchered Tails
2024
member since
~1h
response
The captain runs trips out of San Diego aboard 34' SeaVee sportfishing boat. Join them on a thrilling fishing trip where you might reel in White Bass, Sculpin and Calico Bass. For special requests, such as kite fishing, message Capt. Butchered.
The crew
Josh S.
Josh S.
Captain

The fish you can target

White Bass
White Bass
Calico Bass
Calico Bass
Sculpin
Sculpin
White Seabass
White Seabass
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
White Bass
White Bass
Calico Bass
Calico Bass
Sculpin
Sculpin
White Seabass
White Seabass
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
2015
Boat manufacturer
SeaVee
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
3 x 350HP
Max cruising speed
60 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Fly Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Outriggers
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We use live sardines, anchovies, and mackerel, depending on availability and the species we’re targeting.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Catch cleaning and filleting are not included. We’re happy to refer you to a trusted fish processor to prepare your catch.
Snacks
Snacks are not provided. You’re welcome to bring your favorites; coolers are available on board.
Drinks
Alcohol is permitted for guests ages 21 and older. Please drink responsibly and in moderation.
First mate
Lunch
Lunch is not provided. Please bring your own lunch and snacks—we have coolers on board to keep them fresh.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Children ages 2 and up are welcome. Parents must bring a properly fitted life jacket for each child.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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:
 Visa
 Mastercard
 American Express
 PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in San Diego right now

Calico BassCalico Bass
Seabass (White)Seabass (White)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)

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