Coletta Sportfishing
Coletta Sportfishing
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Coletta Sportfishing – The Ultimate Family-Friendly Fishing Charter in San Diego!
Looking for the best fishing charter in San Diego that's perfect for families, first-timers, and seasoned anglers alike? Look no further than Coletta Sportfishing, one of the oldest six-pack operations in San Diego. We specialize in creating unforgettable fishing adventures that are fun, safe, and exciting for anglers of all ages—especially kids!
🎣 Family-Friendly & Kid-Approved
We love introducing kids to the thrill of fishing! Our experienced and patient crew will teach, encourage, and assist young anglers every step of the way, ensuring they have a blast while making lifelong memories. Whether it's their first fish or their biggest catch, we make sure every child leaves with a smile.
🚤 Top-Rated Boats & Expert Captains & Crew
Our well-equipped boats provide a safe and comfortable ride for the whole family. With state-of-the-art gear and expert guidance from our professional captains and deck hands, you'll have everything you need for an exciting and successful day on the water.
🐟 Year-Round Action for Everyone!
From reeling in trophy tuna to catching delicious rockfish, there's always something biting in San Diego! Whether you want an action-packed deep-sea adventure or a laid-back inshore trip for younger kids, we customize the experience to fit your family's needs.
🌊 The Best Choice for Your San Diego Fishing Trip and Lobster Fishing
At Coletta Sportfishing, we take pride in offering a first-class fishing experience with a personal touch. We're not just about catching fish—we're about creating lasting family memories on the beautiful waters of San Diego.
📅 Book Your Adventure Today!
Spots fill up fast, so don't wait! Book your trip now and get ready for an incredible day of fishing, laughter, and adventure with Coletta Sportfishing!
Coletta Sportfishing – The Ultimate Family-Friendly Fishing Charter in San Diego!
Looking for the best fishing charter in San Diego that's perfect for families, first-timers, and seasoned anglers alike? Look no further than Coletta Sportfishing, one of the oldest six-pack operations in San Diego. We specialize in creating unforgettable fishing adventures that are fun, safe, and exciting for anglers of all ages—especially kids!
🎣 Family-Friendly & Kid-Approved
We love introducing kids to the thrill of fishing! Our experienced and patient crew will teach, encourage, and assist young anglers every step of the way, ensuring they have a blast while making lifelong memories. Whether it's their first fish or their biggest catch, we make sure every child leaves with a smile.
🚤 Top-Rated Boats & Expert Captains & Crew
Our well-equipped boats provide a safe and comfortable ride for the whole family. With state-of-the-art gear and expert guidance from our professional captains and deck hands, you'll have everything you need for an exciting and successful day on the water.
🐟 Year-Round Action for Everyone!
From reeling in trophy tuna to catching delicious rockfish, there's always something biting in San Diego! Whether you want an action-packed deep-sea adventure or a laid-back inshore trip for younger kids, we customize the experience to fit your family's needs.
🌊 The Best Choice for Your San Diego Fishing Trip and Lobster Fishing
At Coletta Sportfishing, we take pride in offering a first-class fishing experience with a personal touch. We're not just about catching fish—we're about creating lasting family memories on the beautiful waters of San Diego.
📅 Book Your Adventure Today!
Spots fill up fast, so don't wait! Book your trip now and get ready for an incredible day of fishing, laughter, and adventure with Coletta Sportfishing!
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What anglers say
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I took my son and a few of his buddies that are just getting into fishing. Captian Joe was great and got us on some fish. Sean our deckhand was great at helping out the boys and setting up all the rigs for trolling and bottom fishing. We caught a bunch of bonito, a yellowtail and some rock fish. The current San Diego bait situation is hard for all the whole fishing fleet. I think this is what separates the good captains and boats from the rest. Having good bait the fishing would be easy for everyone, but appriciate the knowledge and expertise of Colleta sport fishing to get us fish without relying on bait. Having a few of the boys first time fishing, the expierence was wonderful and I am sure San Deigo just gained a few more fisherman from the expierence they had. My son is working towards gaining expierence to work as a deckhand and his expierence on this trip with Sean was inspiring for him, so I thank both Joe and Sean for the expierence. That is what fishing is all about, whether catching fish or not, it is all about the expierence... I would highly recommend Colleta sport fishing group to anyone looking for a 1/2 day or full day trip.
The pleasure was all ours Ian. You’re correct. The bait situation is making it very difficult for the San Diego Fishing Fleet but like you said we still can catch fish without that luxury. I heard your boy was very interested in becoming a deca fantastic. It can be a lot of fun and exciting especially when taking families like you and your boys. thanks again for everything stay well and look forward to getting you and your boys out again soon.
Day started and ended up great! Captain Joe and Jimmy were awesome. Did exactly as we asked. Bottom fishing early and trolling later in the trip as the bit was good. Only downfall was we wanted to have fish for dinner that night but had to go to a processor. Not a big deal, jut would have been good to know. Guy were great, boats good. Would definitely go back out with these guys again..
thanks Curtis for taking the time and writing such a positive review. Great job on landing all those fish. Look forward to getting you out again soon.
One of us made the mistake of bringing a banana aboard. Dispite this mishap, we still caught fish! Captain Joe was great. He played good tunes and led us to some nice schools of fish. The only thing he didnt do was cook our fish and feed it to us. Would love to book another excusion next time!
definitely no bananas but as you can see, you still can catch Fish. Thank you for everything. Enjoy your dinner. Look forward to getting you out again soon.
We had the pleasure of joining Captain Joe and Jimmy on our 3 hr evening fishing adventure. We had the most memorable and incredible time ever! Our family of 6, two adults and 4kids ages 13-7. We all caught fish, had great laughs and made memories that will last forever! My daughter(12) hooked a 25lb yellowtail and reeled that thing in better than most men! It was so exciting and she is hooked, just like the rest of us on sport fishing! Till next time!
Jade, the pleasure was all ours. Your daughter was amazing, reeling in that yellowtail. You are right when you say you reeled that fish in better than most men. Creating memories that will last a lifetime, one charter at a time. Thanks again for everything, and I look forward to talking soon.
This was an amazing trip! We couldn’t have asked for a better 1st time experience! Captain Joe and Deck Hand Jimmy really took care of us; continuing to take us to the best locations, giving us the best chance to catch multiple fish. Our group had some with fishing experience and some brand new fishers and they both made sure everyone caught something! Thank you guys so much! We would love to go with them again for our future trips!
Thank you so much for writing such a positive review. Captain Joe and Jimmy really love what they do and sharing their knowledge with really nice folks like yourself. Thank you for choosing us for your fishing adventure. Look forward to taking you out again soon all the best.
FAQs about Coletta Sportfishing
- US $875 per group - 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
- US $875 per group - 3 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
- US $875 per group - 3 Hour Trip - 4:30 PM (3 hours)
- US $875 per group - 3 Hour Trip - 9:30 AM (3 hours)
- US $1,245 per group - Half Day Trip — Inshore (5 hours)
- US $1,245 per group - Half Day Trip — Inshore - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $1,345 per group - Lobster Fishing Charters (5 hours)
- US $1,995 per group - 3/4 Day Trip — Inshore (8 hours)
- US $3,475 per group - Full Day — Offshore (12 hours)
- Toilet Toilet is private and enclosed.
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen Micro wave available.
- Ice box Yeti cooler on back deck
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (Live bait and frozen squid is included in the overall price.)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (All filleting of fish is included in overall pricing of trip.)
- Drinks (Bottled water available.)
- First mate (Customary tip amount is 15 - 25%. First mate is always available.)
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Offshore fishing (Coastal trips maybe 1 - 4 miles offshore (1/2 and 3/4 day trips). Full offshore trips 15 - 50 miles offshore (Full day trip).)
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Kite fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Bonito
- Calico Bass
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Halibut
- Lingcod
- Lobster
- Rockfish
- Seabass (White)
- Shark (Mako)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Your operator
Meet Captain Chris Coletta – A Lifetime of Fishing Experience & Passion Captain Christopher 'Chris' Coletta brings over 40 years of fishing experience and a lifetime of passion to every trip with Coletta Sportfishing. His journey started at the age of 12, fishing alongside his father, Fiore, in Oyster Bay, where he fell in love with the sport. By 16, Chris was already turning his passion into a business—clamming and catching lobsters to sell to local restaurants while cruising the waters, always with Otis Redding's '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay' playing in the background. His love for the ocean led him to Hawaii for college, where he trained with some of the most respected charter captains in the world, mastering the art of big-game fishing in one of the Pacific's most demanding fisheries. Even when life took him to landlocked states like Ohio and Arizona, Chris couldn't stay away from the saltwater—taking clients on excursions to Mexico whenever he had the chance. When he finally settled in San Diego, he knew he was home. With a deep fascination for the local fishery and proximity to Mexico, Chris spent years refining his techniques and studying migratory fish patterns, working alongside some of the best captains in Southern California. He firmly believes that great captains do their homework—understanding the water, the fish, and the ever-changing conditions that make every day on the water different. Whether it's Captain Chris himself or one of his carefully selected captains at the helm, you can expect professionalism, expert knowledge, and an unforgettable day on the ocean. Chris and his crew specialize in making every trip kid-friendly, family-oriented, and action-packed, ensuring that guests of all experience levels have a fantastic time. Welcome aboard! Let's go fishing! ??
Meet Captain Chris Coletta – A Lifetime of Fishing Experience & Passion Captain Christopher 'Chris' Coletta brings over 40 years of fishing experience and a lifetime of passion to every trip with Coletta Sportfishing. His journey started at the age of 12, fishing alongside his father, Fiore, in Oyster Bay, where he fell in love with the sport. By 16, Chris was already turning his passion into a business—clamming and catching lobsters to sell to local restaurants while cruising the waters, always with Otis Redding's '(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay' playing in the background. His love for the ocean led him to Hawaii for college, where he trained with some of the most respected charter captains in the world, mastering the art of big-game fishing in one of the Pacific's most demanding fisheries. Even when life took him to landlocked states like Ohio and Arizona, Chris couldn't stay away from the saltwater—taking clients on excursions to Mexico whenever he had the chance. When he finally settled in San Diego, he knew he was home. With a deep fascination for the local fishery and proximity to Mexico, Chris spent years refining his techniques and studying migratory fish patterns, working alongside some of the best captains in Southern California. He firmly believes that great captains do their homework—understanding the water, the fish, and the ever-changing conditions that make every day on the water different. Whether it's Captain Chris himself or one of his carefully selected captains at the helm, you can expect professionalism, expert knowledge, and an unforgettable day on the ocean. Chris and his crew specialize in making every trip kid-friendly, family-oriented, and action-packed, ensuring that guests of all experience levels have a fantastic time. Welcome aboard! Let's go fishing! ??
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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.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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What’s biting in San Diego right now
Bonito
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Seabass (White)
Shark (Mako)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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