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.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (2PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $1,000
    This 4-hour fishing and sightseeing trip explores the bay and inshore area of San Diego Bay. You'll target in-season species like Pacific Barracuda, White Seabass, Halibut, and other Seabass varieties found in shallower waters. Enjoy the added bonus of sightseeing. Bait, ice, tackle, and fish cleaning are included on this adventure.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,000
    This 4-hour fishing and sightseeing adventure explores the bay and inshore area of San Diego Bay. Target in-season species like Pacific Barracuda, White Seabass, Halibut, and other Seabass varieties in shallower waters. Enjoy the scenic views along with bait, ice, tackle, and fish cleaning included on this trip.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    US $1,000
    This 4-hour fishing and sightseeing excursion explores the bay and inshore area of San Diego Bay. Target in-season species like Pacific Barracuda, White Seabass, Halibut, and other Seabass varieties in shallower waters. Enjoy the scenic views while bait, ice, tackle, and fish cleaning are included on this trip.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bay
    Just booked! Last booked: 6 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,300
    On this 6-hour fishing trip, you will focus on fishing in San Diego Bay. You will target species which are in season, such as Halibut, various Bass, Barracuda, and other inshore species. Bait, ice, tackle, and fish cleaning are included in this trip for up to 6 people.
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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
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with San Diego Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • First Mate

San Diego Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing

San Diego Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy 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)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Seabass (White)
  • Tuna (Albacore)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)

Meet the Captain

Kevin Cibulka
San Diego, California, United States
218 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2016
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.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Pacific) Pacific Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut Halibut
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Grand Banks (Sportfishing) originally built in 1966, and restored in 2016. Powered by 2 120HP Ford Lehman engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 9 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

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.

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
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 212 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (172)
Fish n Chips
Fish n Chips
Such a fun family afternoon!
+169
Angler rating
187
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
79%
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Eric S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Bay on August 17, 2023
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Mark P.
Culver City, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day with Captain Kevin

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (AM) on July 28, 2023
Had a great time with family visiting from the East Coast. We did a half day in the bay with Capt Kevin. We each caught several...
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Will S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (PM) on March 20, 2024
Amazing Caption!!! Awesome trip!!
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Mac L.
Northfield, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Kev

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (PM) on September 2, 2023
Me and 4 friends had an incredible experience with Kevin. He squeezed action and adventure into each minute of the half day....
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Tate S.
Kansas City, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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4 hour trip with Captain Kevin

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Family Fishing (AM) on August 13, 2023
Had a great trip around the Bay with Captain Kevin.  Captain Kevin was very knowledgeable and took us to some great spots. ...
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