San Diego Charters 

4.8
(233 reviews)
 955 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, United States–

San Diego Charters 

San Diego, CA, United States
–
36 ft
6
4.8
(233 reviews)

San Diego Charters is operated by Captain Kevin, who has been fishing these waters for years and knows every spot where the fish like to hide. He will take you fishing in his boat Lady Grace, which is just made for the always eventful San Diego Bay or the beautiful California coastline.

Lady Grace is a 36 foot Grand Banks trawler boat, which was originally built in 1966 and restored in 2016. It is powered by two 120 HP naturally aspirated diesel engines with a comfortable cruising speed of 9 knots. The boat has a capacity for 6 guests and is wide and spacious enough for everyone to enjoy. It is equipped with a GPS, a fishfinder, a radar and a VHF radio, as well as all the necessary safety equipment.

The boat has a flybridge, a shower and a toilet, a bed, a kitchen with a refrigerator and a multimedia system all for your enjoyment. You will also find an icebox aboard, which will preserve the freshness of your catch.

San Diego Charters operates in the inshore waters of San Diego Bay and the offshore waters, too. You will be targeting species such as White Seabass, Black Drum, Halibut, Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail Amberjack, Bluefin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna and other species available in these rich waters.

Captain Kevin will provide you with rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, and cleaning and filleting service of your catch at the end of the trip. You will also have drinks and snacks served on the boat.

San Diego Charters is operated by Captain Kevin, who has been fishing these waters for years and knows every spot where the fish like to hide. He will take you fishing in his boat Lady Grace, which is just made for the always eventful San Diego Bay or the beautiful California coastline.

Lady Grace is a 36 foot Grand Banks trawler boat, which was originally built in 1966 and restored in 2016. It is powered by two 120 HP naturally aspirated diesel engines with a comfortable cruising speed of 9 knots. The boat has a capacity for 6 guests and is wide and spacious enough for everyone to enjoy. It is equipped with a GPS, a fishfinder, a radar and a VHF radio, as well as all the necessary safety equipment.

The boat has a flybridge, a shower and a toilet, a bed, a kitchen with a refrigerator and a multimedia system all for your enjoyment. You will also find an icebox aboard, which will preserve the freshness of your catch.

San Diego Charters operates in the inshore waters of San Diego Bay and the offshore waters, too. You will be targeting species such as White Seabass, Black Drum, Halibut, Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail Amberjack, Bluefin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna and other species available in these rich waters.

Captain Kevin will provide you with rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, and cleaning and filleting service of your catch at the end of the trip. You will also have drinks and snacks served on the boat.

San Diego Charters
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San Diego Charters
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Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Bass (Striped)
Calico Bass
Bass (Spotted)
Halibut (California)
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Bass (Striped)
Sculpin
Calico Bass
Bass (Spotted)
+2
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (2PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
Bass (Striped)
Sculpin
Calico Bass
Bass (Spotted)
+2
US $1,000
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Trip – Bay
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Bass (Striped)
Lingcod
Seabass (White)
+8
US $1,300
Entire boat: up to 6 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
233 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (193)

What anglers say

95%
Great experience
95%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
95%
Recommended
81%
Caught fish

Reviews (233)

  • Robert Jordan
    Robert Jordan
    us
    New York, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip

    4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (AM) on June 19, 2026 • 4 adults

    captain kevin was awesome very nice to talk too very informative on the area caught nice fish

  • Walter Chuck
    Walter Chuck
    us
    Oregon, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Day on the Bay

    4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (PM) on August 2, 2025 • 4 adults

    Our group came down for a family event and booked a trip last minute for the six of us. Most of the group was new or had not done much ocean fishing. Captain and deckhand were great, very patient and accommodating with the less experienced anglers. We all enjoyed catching some fish and having a great time on the Bay. Great boat and crew to spend time on the water with your family.

  • Carol Hammerlun
    Carol Hammerlun
    us
    Nebraska, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Hammerlun Fishing Trip

    4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (AM) on July 19, 2025 • 6 adults • 1 child

    My family said they had a wonderful time. My son said “those guys were good dudes”… My daughter-in-law said the Captain and First Mate were so good, first rate! All my family had a great time. They are experienced at fishing but not bored with this event. Your entire operation was excellent. Tiffany was so helpful with scheduling. Would highly recommend.

  • Deborah Clavijo
    Deborah Clavijo
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    Great time with Captain Kevin

    4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (AM) on July 17, 2024 • 4 adults

    Our family of 4 including 2 kids ages 8 and 11 went on a 4 hour trip with Captain Kevin. He was great with the kids, explaining how to put the bait on and letting one of them reel anytime we had a fish on. Kevin made great effort to get us in the best spot to catch fish. We caught several spotted bass and a shovel head shark which was super exciting for the kids (and us too!). It was a great trip and I can’t wait to come back and take a longer fishing trip with Captain Kevin!

  • Shaun Berrett
    Shaun Berrett
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    What a great trip!

    6 Hour Trip – Bay on July 6, 2024 • 2 adults

    My son and I came up from Arizona to enjoy a half day of fishing on the ocean and we definitely did that. The captain Kevin is completely down-to-earth and extremely knowledgeable about the industry. The boat was great and his hospitality was excellent. I will definitely be doing this and making sure that I book Kevin with San Diego charters.

  • Carina Quitugua
    Carina Quitugua
    us
    Hawaii, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Worth every penny! Captain Kevin is the best!

    6 Hour Trip – Bay on April 7, 2024 • 6 adults

    Booked a 6-hour charter and told the boys not to come back without a catch. Boy did they catch! All 6 of them (got to include the Captain) walked away with pound$ and pound$ of halibut ($$$). Far better than the charters booked in Hawaii. Will definitely book again with San Diego Charters -Captain Kevin is the best! Highly recommend. Worth every penny!

  • Jennifer Lemberg
    Jennifer Lemberg
    Repeat angler
    us
    Illinois, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great crew

    4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (AM) on July 26, 2025 • 5 adults • 2 children

    Great crew! Captain Kevin was fun and Shipmate Jared was helpful. They made it a good trip.

  • Amy Gereau
    Amy Gereau
    ca
    British Columbia, Canada
    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    Such a fun family afternoon!

    4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (PM) on January 2, 2023 • 5 adults

    Kevin was so great with our kids, we moved around lots until we found some fish to bite! We contacted Kevin very short notice and he was very accommodating. We saw tons of seals up close and all kids got a fish. Super successful for us and I would recommend Kevin as a captain for anyone looking for some quality family time!

  • Christen Kleinschmidt
    Christen Kleinschmidt
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    Best tome

    6 Hour Trip – Bay on March 26, 2022 • 6 adults

    First time for everyone in my group to go deep sea fishing. We caught fish, had fun and want to go again. The fish tasted great grilled! The boat comfortably had 6 people, we had 1 minor. Felt safe the entire time. The captain is knowledgeable and enjoys fishing too, so he was engaged in going for fish. Hats off to the Captain who made sure we were all having fun, safe and learned something about fishing. It is worth the tine, money and make great memories.

  • Ashley Lefor
    Ashley Lefor
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2022
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Fish n Chips

    6 Hour Trip – Bay on March 17, 2023 • 6 adults

    This was our second time fishing with captain Kevin. He is very knowledgeable and is very personable. Both times it was a trip filled with laughter. He also has the best snacks. We highly recommend this fishing charter!

FAQs about San Diego Charters

San Diego Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (2PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Bay (6 hours)
When you book a trip with San Diego Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet There is an enclosed, full size restroom with an electric toilet. There is also a sink with running water on the restroom in addition to the one in the salon
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live bait well
  • Kitchen
  • Multimedia system
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with San Diego Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (There are two full sized bait tanks on the boat. The live bait is included in the price. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (All the fish cleaning is done on the boat and is included in the price. Your catch is then vacuum sealed and iced for the ride home.)
  • Snacks (There are soft drinks, waters, and snacks available on your charter, and they are included in the price of the trip. )
  • Drinks (We always have water available, as well as soft drinks. We can accommodate reasonable requests for soft drinks. This is all included in the price. )
San Diego Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
San Diego Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with San Diego Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Pacific)
  • Bass (Spotted)
  • Bonito
  • Calico Bass
  • Corvina (Shortfin)
  • Halibut (California)
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Rockfish (Vermilion)
  • Sculpin
  • Seabass (White)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)

Your operator

San Diego Charters
San Diego Charters
San Diego, California, United States
ID & license verified
233 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since November 2016
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 Kevin Cibulka has been fishing his whole life and knows the waters of Southern California well. He and his team love being on the water fishing the bay for Bass and Halibut in the winter time and fishing offshore for Tuna and other big game pelagic species in the spring and summer.
San Diego Charters
San Diego Charters
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
233
reviews
2016
member since
~1h
response
Captain Kevin Cibulka has been fishing his whole life and knows the waters of Southern California well. He and his team love being on the water fishing the bay for Bass and Halibut in the winter time and fishing offshore for Tuna and other big game pelagic species in the spring and summer.

The fish you can target

Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Spotted Bass
Spotted Bass
Bonito
Bonito
Calico Bass
Calico Bass
Shortfin Corvina
Shortfin Corvina
California Halibut
California Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Rockfish
Rockfish
Vermilion Rockfish
Vermilion Rockfish
Sculpin
Sculpin
White Seabass
White Seabass
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Pacific Barracuda
Pacific Barracuda
Spotted Bass
Spotted Bass
Bonito
Bonito
Calico Bass
Calico Bass
Shortfin Corvina
Shortfin Corvina

Real catches by this captain

  • Angler proudly displaying a large Halibut while fishing on a charter boat, with another fisherman in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Halibut
    Robert J.
    Robert J.
    captain kevin was awesome very nice to talk too very informative on the area caught nice fish
  • Group of six anglers posing on the deck of a fishing boat with the San Diego skyline in the background, showcasing a beautiful day on the water.
    Walter C.
    Walter C.
    Our group came down for a family event and booked a trip last minute for the six of us. Most of the group was new or had not done much ocean fishing. Captain and deckhand were great, very patient and accommodating with the less experienced anglers. We all enjoyed catching some fish and having a great time on the Bay. Great boat and crew to spend time on the water with your family.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a Black Sea Bass while fishing on a boat, showcasing a joyful moment on the water.
    Fish 1
    Calico Bass
    Jennifer L.
    Jennifer L.
    Great crew! Captain Kevin was fun and Shipmate Jared was helpful. They made it a good trip.
  • A family group poses on the deck of a boat with the San Diego skyline in the background, showcasing a fun day out on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Calico Bass
    Carol H.
    Carol H.
    My family said they had a wonderful time. My son said “those guys were good dudes”… My daughter-in-law said the Captain and First Mate were so good, first rate! All my family had a great time. They are experienced at fishing but not bored with this event. Your entire operation was excellent. Tiffany was so helpful with scheduling. Would highly recommend.
  • Two young anglers proudly displaying a large stingray while fishing in a coastal city setting.
    Fish 1
    Ray
    Deborah C.
    Deborah C.
    Our family of 4 including 2 kids ages 8 and 11 went on a 4 hour trip with Captain Kevin. He was great with the kids, explaining how to put the bait on and letting one of them reel anytime we had a fish on. Kevin made great effort to get us in the best spot to catch fish. We caught several spotted bass and a shovel head shark which was super exciting for the kids (and us too!). It was a great trip and I can’t wait to come back and take a longer fishing trip with Captain Kevin!
  • Young angler proudly displaying a Flounder while fishing on a boat, showcasing a successful catch during a coastal fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Shaun B.
    Shaun B.
    My son and I came up from Arizona to enjoy a half day of fishing on the ocean and we definitely did that. The captain Kevin is completely down-to-earth and extremely knowledgeable about the industry. The boat was great and his hospitality was excellent. I will definitely be doing this and making sure that I book Kevin with San Diego charters.
  • A group of four anglers posing on a boat with a city skyline in the background, enjoying a day out on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Halibut
    Carina Q.
    Carina Q.
    Booked a 6-hour charter and told the boys not to come back without a catch. Boy did they catch! All 6 of them (got to include the Captain) walked away with pound$ and pound$ of halibut ($$$). Far better than the charters booked in Hawaii. Will definitely book again with San Diego Charters -Captain Kevin is the best! Highly recommend. Worth every penny!
  • Adult angler holding a striped rockfish aboard a fishing boat in a sunny coastal harbor.
    Fish 1
    Calico Bass
    Ashley L.
    Ashley L.
    This was our second time fishing with captain Kevin. He is very knowledgeable and is very personable. Both times it was a trip filled with laughter. He also has the best snacks. We highly recommend this fishing charter!
  • A young angler and an adult are actively fishing in a bustling urban harbor, with the skyline of San Diego in the background.
    Fish 1
    Sand Bass
    Amy G.
    Amy G.
    Kevin was so great with our kids, we moved around lots until we found some fish to bite! We contacted Kevin very short notice and he was very accommodating. We saw tons of seals up close and all kids got a fish. Super successful for us and I would recommend Kevin as a captain for anyone looking for some quality family time!
  • Four children in life jackets aboard the interior of a covered fishing boat, with seating, helm, and calm waterfront scenery visible.
    Andy K.
    Andy K.
    Captain Kevin was great! Caught some fish and he let the kids drive the boat. We all had a blast!!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Cabin cruisers
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1966
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Grand Banks
Boat type
Walkaround
Engine model
Ford Lehman
Powered by
2 x 120HP
Max cruising speed
9 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
There is an enclosed, full size restroom with an electric toilet. There is also a sink with running water on the restroom in addition to the one in the salon
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live bait well
Kitchen
Multimedia system
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
There are two full sized bait tanks on the boat. The live bait is included in the price.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
All the fish cleaning is done on the boat and is included in the price. Your catch is then vacuum sealed and iced for the ride home.
Snacks
There are soft drinks, waters, and snacks available on your charter, and they are included in the price of the trip.
Drinks
We always have water available, as well as soft drinks. We can accommodate reasonable requests for soft drinks. This is all included in the price.

How cancellations work

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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
There is no age limit on board the boat. I have young kids myself and we regularly have 3 yr old children catch their first fish.
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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

What’s biting in San Diego right now

Barracuda (Pacific)Barracuda (Pacific)
BonitoBonito
Calico BassCalico Bass
LingcodLingcod
RockfishRockfish
Seabass (White)Seabass (White)

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