San Diego
Trips from
US $2,600
Charter operator
Osprey Yacht Charters
San Diego, United States
10+ reviews
Captain Art Ponce has been fishing as a hobby all his life, and has been a boat owner and captain since 1980. In 1992, he made the move to professional chartering, and has been running trips ever since. He loves west coast-style fishing, trolling for the prized Marlin and hunting paddies and bait balls.
Charter
Rating
4.9
23 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (27)
All reviews (23)
Showing 1 – 5 of 23 reviews
Ramsay Lord
Arizona, US•Member since 20235.0VerifiedOvernight trip
Overnight Trip • 6 adultsHad a great time fishing with Captain Art, Andrew and Greg on the Osprey. Fishing was tough and we only caught a few dorados but it wasn’t due to lack of effort by the crew. The boat is spacious and comfortable, the crew was knowledgeable and very friendly. I would definitely book another trip in the future.
Reported catch:
Phil DailyCalifornia, US•Member since 20244.7VerifiedAugust fishing trip
Overnight Trip • 5 adults
Bret FernandesRepeat anglerCalifornia, US•Member since 2021•2 trips5.0VerifiedAug 2023
Half Day Trip (AM) • 3 adultsGreat boat. Great captain/crew. Great time. Will definitely do it again.
Reported catch:Response from Charter operatorThank you for your bussiness.
Danny BRancho Cucamonga, CA, US•Member since 20223.7VerifiedHalf day trip
Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adultsThe captain is a nice, friendly guy and accommodating. The first thing he asked in the morning was if we were hungry and if I wanted him to make us some breakfast burritos, I thought that was pretty cool. Weather was a bit bad and the water choppy, so fishing wasn't that good but we did move about 3 or 4 times to different spots, so effort was put in to trying to get us the bite. The boat is comfortable with plenty of room to relax in the cabin and plenty of elbow space on deck. The tackle and gear is fine for a 1/2 day trip but if this had been a full day or overnight trip It would have been lacking. The only suggestion I would make to any customers is that they have younger kids to have them wear life vests if you bring them along. As I said the water was choppy and rough and I looked outside from the cabin and saw my dad sitting on the rail at the back of the boat. I had to yell at him to get him inside just before the waves really started rocking the boat. Adults need to look after themselves and not be babysat, but I would have still expected one of the crew to tell them that wasn't safe in those conditions while the boat was moving. I would have given 5 stars, but there were some issues with one of the crew. I'm giving Art the benefit of the doubt though because he said one of his guys was new and I'm assuming the guy we had the issues with was the new one.
Response from Charter operatorThank you, noted. We knly brought out the tackles we would need for half day trip.
Matthew KnoebelRepeat anglerWisconsin, US•Member since 2021•2 trips5.0VerifiedGreat half day!!
Half Day Trip (AM) • 6 adults • 2 childrenTook my family out on the Osprey. Captain Art and John really put us on the fish and my wife, 8 and 4 year old, and I had a blast and a half. Huge boat! Comfortable and nice inside! Big bucket of fish filets! Couldn’t ask for a better day on the water.
Response from Charter operatorThank you we enjoyed ourself too.
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What's biting with Osprey Yacht Charters in San Diego
Warm water species are still available, with Halibut and Rockfish also starting to reappear on the cards. Marlin, Tuna, and Albacore can be caught close to shore in years when the waters are warm.
