Captain
Art Ponce

Member since June 2016 San Diego, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Captain Art goes for west coast style fishing. Trolling for Marlin and looking for paddies and bait balls.

Hey, I'm Captain Art Ponce

San Diego, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
Captain Art goes for west coast style fishing. Trolling for Marlin and looking for paddies and bait balls.
23
Reviews
2
Fishing Reports
Verified

My Charter Listing

Osprey Yacht Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(23 reviews)
San Diego
Trips from US $4,400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
See details
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (27)
3\/4 day trip on Osprey Yacht
Half day trip with Art and Gino
Half day trip with Art and Gino
+24
Angler rating
21
2
0
0
0
Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
67%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 23 reviews
Reed N.
St. George, UT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Art and Gino

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 14, 2022
Great trip with my kids.ย  Loved every minute of it!
Reed N. recommends Osprey Yacht Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Art Ponce Captain replied
Read more
Eric H.
Carlsbad, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Day and a half with Art

VERIFIED   1.5 Day Trip on August 21, 2020
Very impressed with the dedication of the crew. With a little less than two hours before sundown it was looking bleak with...
Eric H. recommends Osprey Yacht Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
  Art Ponce Captain replied
Read more
Aaron T.
Phoenix, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 8, 2022
Captain Art and his crew were great!
Aaron T. recommends Osprey Yacht Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Aaron T. recommends Osprey Yacht Charters
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Robert T.
Yuma, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1.5 day trip with capt art and crew

VERIFIED   1.5 Day Trip on July 5, 2020
Our family had a great 1.5 day fishing trip. Capt Art had the boat and equip in top shape and ready to go. Capt and crew were...
Robert T. recommends Osprey Yacht Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  Art Ponce Captain replied
Read more
Augustus R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   2 Day Trip on June 9, 2022
Augustus R. recommends Osprey Yacht Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Augustus R. recommends Osprey Yacht Charters
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
  • Settings