Captain
Phil Power

Member since July 2018 San Diego, United States
Background
As the son of a Navy Master Chief, Captain Phil Power has spent his life on the water. From a young age, fishing has always been a passion. At 19, he received his Captain's license which he used to run parasail boats and nearshore fishing trips in Florida, targeting species like Tarpon, Cobia, and Amberjack, just to name a few. Shortly after receiving his license, he returned to San Diego and continued his parasailing career. After which Capt. Power found himself as a deckhand on a long range fishing boat where he honed in his skills. He has spent the last 20 years exploring the waters off the coast of San Diego and catching the species it has to offer. He is now living his dream of running his own boat to share his passion with customers.

Hey, I'm Captain Phil Power

San Diego, United States
Background
As the son of a Navy Master Chief, Captain Phil Power has spent his life on the water. From a young age, fishing has always been a passion. At 19, he received his Captain's license which he used to run parasail boats and nearshore fishing trips in Florida, targeting species like Tarpon, Cobia, and Amberjack, just to name a few. Shortly after receiving his license, he returned to San Diego and continued his parasailing career. After which Capt. Power found himself as a deckhand on a long range fishing boat where he honed in his skills. He has spent the last 20 years exploring the waters off the coast of San Diego and catching the species it has to offer. He is now living his dream of running his own boat to share his passion with customers.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(139 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Diego
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $795

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 139 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Phil Power - Absolute Legend
Phil Power - Absolute Legend
Good time
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
95%
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William R. J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Environment

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 19, 2025
Captain Phil was great. He made everybody feel comfortable and gave a lot of attention to the three young boys in our group....
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Jamie K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent Experience

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip on July 11, 2024
I recently had the pleasure of going fishing with Good Times Sportsfishing , and it was an absolutely phenomenal experience...
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Paul B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing Offshore

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip โ€“ Coronado Islands on July 28, 2024
Capt.Phil contacted me as soon as I had booked and ensured to answer all my questions and arrangements were made. Showed us...
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Charlie H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Phil

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on June 25, 2025
We had a fantastic day of fishing with Captain Phil onboard Good Times. Did not stop getting to the best spots.
Charlie H. recommends Good Times Sportfishing
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Derek B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Phil Power - Absolute Legend

VERIFIED   NEW  Inshore Trip on July 3, 2025
Knows the waters in the area and where to find fish, great gear and flexible to the needs of the fishers as well. Awesome experience...
Derek B. recommends Good Times Sportfishing
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