Reel Broke Sportfishing 

4.9
(5 reviews)
 Emerson Street 2803, San Diego, CA 92106, United States–

Reel Broke Sportfishing 

San Diego, CA, United States
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60 ft
6
4.9
(5 reviews)

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Reel Broke is San Diego's newest addition to the luxury private charter fishing fleet.

With a boat that can't be fully appreciated until cruising out to the fishing ground and one of Southern Californias top captains and crew with decades of sportfishing experience, there are not many activities better then heading out on board the Reel Broke and enjoying a mixture of relaxation, luxury and fishing chaos!

Our operation offers an all-inclusive experience, we provide all the crew, gear, bait and tackle, food and drinks for your excursion.

We pride ourselves in catering to any groups wants and needs, with the ability to customize trips and amenities, accessibility and personal preferences we stride to provide top notch service that leaves you and your group with unforgettable memories.

M/V Reel Broke features 3 large bait tanks giving the boat more then enough capacity to hold live bait for multi-day trips. Top of the line electronics, appliances and equipment keeps the edge over the competition!

Our salon features plenty of seating, natural light and a fully equiped entertainment center featuring satellite television and streaming services!

Reel Broke is San Diego's newest addition to the luxury private charter fishing fleet.

With a boat that can't be fully appreciated until cruising out to the fishing ground and one of Southern Californias top captains and crew with decades of sportfishing experience, there are not many activities better then heading out on board the Reel Broke and enjoying a mixture of relaxation, luxury and fishing chaos!

Our operation offers an all-inclusive experience, we provide all the crew, gear, bait and tackle, food and drinks for your excursion.

We pride ourselves in catering to any groups wants and needs, with the ability to customize trips and amenities, accessibility and personal preferences we stride to provide top notch service that leaves you and your group with unforgettable memories.

M/V Reel Broke features 3 large bait tanks giving the boat more then enough capacity to hold live bait for multi-day trips. Top of the line electronics, appliances and equipment keeps the edge over the competition!

Our salon features plenty of seating, natural light and a fully equiped entertainment center featuring satellite television and streaming services!

Dylan Gerson
Captain
Dylan Gerson
10 years of experience

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
Halibut
Lingcod
Shark (Mako)
Rockfish
+2
US $2,090
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Half Day Trip (PM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 12:30 PM
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Shark (Leopard)
+1
US $2,090
Entire boat: up to 6 people
3/4 Day Trip – Local
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
+6
US $3,410
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Full Day Trip – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 5:30 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
+6
US $4,620
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Overnight Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
1 Day Trip starts at 9:00 PM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
+6
US $6,490
Entire boat: up to 6 people
1.5 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Day Trip starts at 9:00 PM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
+6
US $9,460
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Day Trip starts at 9:00 PM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
+6
US $11,990
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2.5 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Day Trip starts at 9:00 PM
Overnight stay, liveaboard
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Swordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)
+6
US $14,850
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.9
5 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Reviews (5)

  • Ryan Brockbank
    Ryan Brockbank
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Fun Trip

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on March 22, 2025 • 2 adults

    We had a great time on Reel Broke. Dylan and Tyler were professional and helped us bring in the fish.

  • Glenn Rowlands
    Glenn Rowlands
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    September fishing trip

    Full Day Trip – Offshore on September 11, 2026 • 2 adults

    well we were looking for tuna but those darned marlin kept smacking our baits got one early and released it. saw eight more finally kept one late. ran into a kelp that was loaded with ten to twelve inch yellowtail fun for the kids Great trip crew boat accommodations. thanks Dylan and crew. Glenn

  • Peter Hanson
    Peter Hanson
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    New

    Fishing with Dylan

    Overnight Trip on October 27, 2026 • 6 adults
  • Erwin Reid
    Erwin Reid
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2017
    4.7
    Verified

    Great crew & boat, but not the fishing I expected

    Half Day Trip (PM) on February 16, 2025 • 6 adults

FAQs about Reel Broke Sportfishing

Reel Broke Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $2,090 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,090 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $3,410 per group - 3/4 Day Trip – Local (8 hours)
  • US $4,620 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
  • US $6,490 per day per group - Overnight Trip (1 day)
  • US $9,460 per day per group - 1.5 Day Trip (2 days)
  • US $11,990 per day per group - 2 Day Trip (2 days)
  • US $14,850 per day per group - 2.5 Day Trip (3 days)
When you book a trip with Reel Broke Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna tubes
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reel Broke Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Lunch
Reel Broke Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Reel Broke Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Fly fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Broke Sportfishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Marlin (Striped)
  • Rockfish
  • Shark (Leopard)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Dylan Gerson
Dylan Gerson
San Diego, California, United States
5 Customer reviews
Typical response within 1 hour
Member since November 2020
I have been in the San Diego fishing scene since 2010. I grew up working deck on many sportfishing operations and began running private yachts in 2016. I'm a fully licensed master captain and I can't wait to put you on fish.
Dylan Gerson
Dylan Gerson
5
reviews
2020
member since
~1h
response
I have been in the San Diego fishing scene since 2010. I grew up working deck on many sportfishing operations and began running private yachts in 2016. I'm a fully licensed master captain and I can't wait to put you on fish.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut
Halibut
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Rockfish
Rockfish
Leopard Shark
Leopard Shark
Swordfish
Swordfish
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut
Halibut
Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Rockfish
Rockfish
Leopard Shark
Leopard Shark

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying two large Red Snapper caught during a deep-sea fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Red Snapper
    Ryan B.
    Ryan B.
    We had a great time on Reel Broke. Dylan and Tyler were professional and helped us bring in the fish.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
60 ft
Year built
1993
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Egg Harbor
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 750HP
Max cruising speed
20 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Outriggers
Tuna tubes
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks
First mate
Lunch

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Disabled accessible

How you can pay

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in San Diego right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
HalibutHalibut
Marlin (Striped)Marlin (Striped)
RockfishRockfish
SwordfishSwordfish
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)
Yellowtail AmberjackYellowtail Amberjack

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