Captain
Dylan Gerson

Member since November 2020 San Diego, United States
Background
I have been in the San Diego fishing scene since 2010. I grew up working deck on many sportfishing operations and began running private yachts in 2016. I'm a fully licensed master captain and I can't wait to put you on fish.

Hey, I'm Captain Dylan Gerson

San Diego, United States
Background
I have been in the San Diego fishing scene since 2010. I grew up working deck on many sportfishing operations and began running private yachts in 2016. I'm a fully licensed master captain and I can't wait to put you on fish.
35
Reviews
10
Fishing Reports

My Charter Listings

AF Sportfishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(33 reviews)
San Diego
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Trips from US $1,700

Reel Broke Sportfishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(2 reviews)
San Diego
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Trips from US $1,900

Fishing Reports

Welcome To 2025!
Welcome To 2025!
Jan 7, 2025 San Diego
Happy New Year everyone! Our calander is officially open for the season and we are ready to rock and roll. A complete overhaul of our vessel has been completed this winter with brand newโ€ฆ. Everything! Engines, electronics, paint, fishing gear its all new and ready to go! Get your spot now, we already have great local fishing, lobster hoop netting and more happening right now! In the next month we will begin seeing our favorite offshore fish bluefin tuna making its appearance home! The crew is ready to welcome you and your group on board to make some memories!
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Spectacular Bluefin Tuna Fishing!
Spectacular Bluefin Tuna Fishing!
Sep 10, 2024 San Diego
Our last few weeks of trips have been nothing short of amazing! The bluefin tuna do not want to stop showing up and chewing the paint off the boat. Great summertime action on all sizes from 20-200+ pounds. This hot fishing is happening on our 1.5 day and longer trips, our overnight and shorter trips are fishing yellowtail and tuna at the coronado islands and local offshore! We just added our annual lobster hoop netting trips to our schedule so if you are wanting a shorter trip and different style of fishing and want to bring home a basket of fresh Spiny Lobster please check those out!
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As Good As It Gets!
As Good As It Gets!
Jun 20, 2024 San Diego
Finally the time we all have been waiting for has arrivedโ€ฆ.. Biting Fish!!! And lots of them. Over the last couple weeks fishing has heated up where we are more and more consistently seeing huge schools of biting fish. Bluefin tuna from 40-200 plus pounds have invaded our waters. Its only been getting better and only will. Our last 3 trips in a row had full limits of big tuna and had to go home early! Daytime and nightime fishing happening with the nighttime hours still the best these fish have been putting on some crazy shows for us all! After a slow start to our season we are going full speed and these fish are finally cooperating! Our tuna specials and longer overnight and multiday trips are the ones to get on! Get a chance at day and night fishing while riding in luxury.
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The Beginning Of The Best Yet!
The Beginning Of The Best Yet!
Apr 8, 2024 San Diego
Good Afternoon Fisherman! Captain Dylan, Owner and Operator of AF Sportfishing San Diego here to share some great news! At the moment it is early April and we have just finished 7 months of insanity, what do I mean by that? Well, this winter and off-season some changes have been made, some meaning an absolute tonnage! Our operation has grown and is now a full time 6-passenger yacht fishing experience. Our trips will now all be run on our 55 foot Hatteras Sportfishing yacht that just underwent a huge overhaul. Our mechanics have rebuilt our machinery giving you an efficient and safe platform to get out to the fish and back home! Myself and the crew have touched inside and out every detail of the boat, brand new machinery and electronics, brand new sleeping arrangements, brand new audio and lighting, bait tanks and fishing equipment. Come on out and experience AF Sportfishing at its best. Offering longer trips then ever before with more comfort and amenities and space for your group to have an amazing time on the water! On the fishing side of things we have already started fishing with great sign of early season bluefin tuna and all the bottom critters you could want! Our favorite time of the year is here and only getting better. Book your vacation today!
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Hot Offshore Fishing!!!
Hot Offshore Fishing!!!
Jul 30, 2022 San Diego
The season has arrived! Our fishing offshore on our full day trips is HOT! Amazing fishing on yellowtail, dorado, yellowfin tuna and bluefin tuna! We have even caught a few marlin! As the temps rise and summer comes in we are seeing exactly what we want to see and that is a TON of fish coming into our waters! Our schedule is booking up quick! Nows the time to book your offshore adventure! Full day offshore trips are where it is at for these fish! Our half days and 3/4 day trips are still seeing good bottom fishing and as the water warms the bass in the kelp beds are becoming more willing to bite as well!
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AF Sportfishing Welcomes You To The New
AF Sportfishing Welcomes You To The New
Jan 21, 2022 San Diego
Good afternoon anglers! This is Captain Dylan with AF Sportfishing, I want to check in and wish everyone a Happy New Year! As far as fishing goes, we have a few options for you currently to come out and enjoy a beautiful day in San Diego! Currently we are fishing half days and 3/4 days. Our half days locally are targetting Sand bass, Calico Bass, Sculpin and Halibut. Our 3/4 days are fishing the Coronado Islands and other water down below the border targetting Yellowtail, Rock cod, lingcod, and other bottom critters! We still have availability to go out and do some hoop netting for lobster! Our lobster trips head out in the evening hours pulling hoops for some California Spiny Lobster! Besides a few windy and cold days, the majority of our weather lately and in the future forecast has been norhing short of fantastic! Calm seas and hungry fish. Before you know it we will be setting up the gear to go target bluefin tuna as well! Now is the time to get on our schedule as trips are being booked fast!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 35 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (23)
Fun Trip
Fun Trip
Epic Fishing Trip!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
77%
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Jimmy B.
San Diego, CA
Excellent
4.3 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good
3.0 / 5
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Nice Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay on August 7, 2022
Had a nice trip with my son, brother and nephew.ย  Caught a few halibut and guitar fish.ย  Dylan is a great guy and enjoyed...
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MICHAEL C.
Salado, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Family fun

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (PM) on October 18, 2022
Great communications Jason was our captain and a pleasure to meet Fish were finicky but we still had more than we could...
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Doug I.
San Diego, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day with Dylan

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay on June 8, 2022
Kids and I had an awesome time.ย  Fished for halibut and sea bass with some luck but enjoyed the time in the bay with a bunch...
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Ray I.
Fontana, California
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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Full day Blue Fin Tuna trip with Captain Dylan

VERIFIED   13 Hour Trip โ€“ Bluefin Tuna on June 18, 2022
The best fatherโ€™s day weekend trip ever! Captain Dylan put us on the fish multiple times. We finally landed a monster 180...
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Elizabeth K.
Fort Worth, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bay fishing with Capt Dylan

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay on December 10, 2021
This was our second trip with Captain Dylan and it was, again , a wonderful experience. We had six hours of great fishing and...
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