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.

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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.
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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
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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
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
67%
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Curtis C.
Orange, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Overnight Trip on October 2, 2020
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Michele C.
Tonopah, AZ
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 Art

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 18, 2019
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Tressa P.
Dublin, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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January fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 2, 2019
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Charles A. W.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Was billed as a 3/4 day trip. Turned out to be a 12 hour trip.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 7, 2017
Pre sun-up to sun-set. Excellent trip, crew and service. Was more than we expected. Caught Bonita rather than the big fish...
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Robert S.
Evanston, IL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 16, 2018
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