Malihini & Horizon Charters Sportfishing
Charter operator

Malihini & Horizon Charters Sportfishing

San Diego, United States
7 reviews
Owner/Operator William H Wilkerson has been in the sportfishing business for 36 years starting in Santa Monica, California as a deckhand on a half-day boat during the summers. At the age of 16, William moved to San Diego where he became a deadhead on the sport boat San Diego with Bob Williams, Tom Ebner, and Roy Rose, before joining the crew of Mascot 6 out of H&M Landing where he worked for two years. He then joined the owner-operator, Ray Sobieck, onboard the Producer, where for the next 14 seasons he honed his skills as deck boss. During that 14-year span with the Producer, William became one of three African American Captains in San Diego. He ran as the second operator for four years, learning all facets of the business from how to run a successful sportfishing operation to providing the best customer service possible.

Charter

Rating

5.0
7 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

All reviews (7)

Showing 1 – 5 of 7 reviews
  • Andrew Gonzalez
    Andrew Gonzalez
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    October fishing trip

    Coronado Islands Freelance • 30 adults
    Response from Charter operator

    Andrew, thank you and your group very much for the opportunity to serve you guys. Glad you guys had a great time. Look forward to doing this maybe again next year, Mahalo Capt., Peyton, Freeman, and Capt. Bill Wilkerson 

  • Tyler Mcmanaman
    Tyler Mcmanaman
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing boat and crew!

    Inshore Trip – Local Kelp Beds (AM) • 16 adults

    Captain and crew were awesome and so helpul. Will book again when in the area!

    Reported catch:
    Rockfish
  • Ali Najafi
    Ali Najafi
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Great crew

    Full Day Freelance – Local • 6 adults • 1 child

    Clean boat Friendly crew

  • Rafael Torres
    Rafael Torres
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2022

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on August 2, 2026
    The charter operator canceled 15 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
  • Angela Dickey
    Angela Dickey
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024

    The captain canceled

    Trip was supposed to happen on September 12, 2024
    The charter operator canceled 32 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

What's biting with Malihini Sportfishing Charters in San Diego

Fall sees amazing Yellowtail fishing, with some people considering it the best time of year to catch the species in San Diego. Large numbers are caught on local half day and overnight trips.

Top catches for October