Southern California Calico Bass Fishing Charters

This charter targets light-tackle sport fish in the calm waters of San Diego Bay rather than offshore in the ocean. Species commonly targeted include halibut, spotted bass, calico bass, bonefish, and various smaller shark species.

Your best value. The recent trend has shifted 1/2 days to 4hrs. Shrinkflation? Let me give you the value you deserve with great customer service, & an extra hour. If a 7AM start time doesn't work, we can modify the start time to 6 or 8AM. Let me know. We'll be fishing local kelp beds, reefs, wrecks, & rocky structure just outside the bays for a variety of species like Barracuda; Bass, Bonito, Lingcod, Mackerel, Rockfish, Skipjack, and Vermilion Rockfish, depending on the season and conditions.

Experience the excitement of fishing with one of San Diego’s most experienced and longest-running 6-pack sportfishing operations. This trip is perfect for beginners and families with children. Enjoy the beautiful coastal waters of San Diego while targeting species such as rockfish, yellowtail, barracuda, bonito, white sea bass, and sharks. Possible whale and dolphin sightings. All fishing tackle included. Note: Yellowfin tuna and Dorada (seasonal). Starting November 3rd (6 AM departure).

Spend the morning fishing for Halibut, Spotted Bay Bass, Bonefish, and Shark in the calm waters of San Diego Bay. These trips are perfect for people who sometimes get seasick or aren't looking to spend the whole day at sea. Live bait is not included on these trips but can be purchased for an additional fee. Please note that the trip is primarily catch and release. Maximum 4 people per trip.

Fishing in San Diego is superb year-round. Go deep sea fishing along our coastline with chances to see dolphins and whales. We target 10+ species including rockfish, whitefish, scorpionfish, yellowtail, halibut, bass, lingcod, sheephead, and more. Rockfish are always guaranteed on this trip. We can target your preferred species depending on the season. No tuna or mahi mahi on this trip. Message us to find out what’s in season for the month you plan to go. Alcohol is allowed.

This is a local 3/4-day fishing trip to Coronado Island in Mexico. A Mexican fishing license and valid passports are required. Licenses can be purchased at Fisherman's Tackle on the way to the marina. We target bottom fish species such as Rockfish, Halibut, and Yellowtail. These trips are very enjoyable, as we typically catch a steady amount of bottom fish. Trip times are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Fish the coastal waters of San Diego for a variety of fish. Spend time in the calm waters and catch your dinner. This is a perfect trip for the whole family, as everyone gets their chance for a catch. Don't forget your fishing licenses. Dozens of species can be caught on all of our local trips. Yellowtail, barracuda, bonito, bass, white sea bass, sharks, rockfish and occationaly even mahi mahi and tuna can be caught. Start your day with a few hours of fishing and get back to the marina with a bucket full

Head out to offshore grounds and fish for Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail, and more!

Fishing outside the break wall up to 10 miles out to target Bass, Rockfish, Sculpin, Sheepshead, Barracuda, Halibut, and if lucky, you can get Yellowtail on summer days. Customers 16+ must purchase a California fishing license prior to the trip. Please take care of your crew, they will provide you with the best customer service, 20-25% is the average tip. Fishing outside the harbor usually 2-6 miles out at the rockpiles and kelp line for Calico Bass and local shallow water Rockfish.

On this trip, with 3 passengers we primarily target halibut using live bait and sometimes lures. With 4 passengers, we fish using artificial lures. Please be flexible with timing, as trips are scheduled around tide movements. You may keep your catch; however, we recommend keeping only halibut or sand bass, though any fish of legal size may be retained.