Captain
Sam Skinner

Member since October 2015 San Diego, United States
Background
Originally from Hawaii, Captain Sam Skinner brings energy and exuberance to every charter. Don’t let his age fool you. After working for several years on San Diego sport boats, Captain Sam has the know-how and the work ethic to put customers on fish.
Techniques
Fishing with live bait and lures for all species of fish found in the waters off the shores of Southern California and Mexico. Both nearshore and offshore fishing. Targeting Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Yellowtail.

Hey, I'm Captain Sam Skinner

San Diego, United States
Background
Originally from Hawaii, Captain Sam Skinner brings energy and exuberance to every charter. Don’t let his age fool you. After working for several years on San Diego sport boats, Captain Sam has the know-how and the work ethic to put customers on fish.
Techniques
Fishing with live bait and lures for all species of fish found in the waters off the shores of Southern California and Mexico. Both nearshore and offshore fishing. Targeting Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Yellowtail.
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Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Fishing Reports

Big Bluefin are back! Yellowtail startin
Big Bluefin are back! Yellowtail startin
Apr 22, 2023 San Diego
We made the decision to make the long run to the Bluefin grounds. Well it sure paid off with this 180lb Tuna! This fish ate a flying fish on a kite rig. We found a kelp with a ton of Yellowtail and managed to pull 7 off of it. We have great weather and itโ€™s only going to get better from here!!!
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Halibut bite going off!!
Halibut bite going off!!
Apr 16, 2023 San Diego
We had a 4 hour bay trip this afternoon, with the good conditions we targeted Halibut. We had 5 legal fish up to 30โ€ and 7 more released!
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4 hour and 6 hour trips are biting!
4 hour and 6 hour trips are biting!
Apr 9, 2023 San Diego
We are having excellent fishing in our bay for multiple species of Bass as well as Halibut on our 4 hour bay trips. On our 6 hour trips we are focusing on deep water Rockfish, our season just opened on the first of April and the fishing has been nothing short of excellent!
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Inshore fishing is heating up!
Inshore fishing is heating up!
Feb 26, 2023 San Diego
Our bay trip and half days have been producing from fun fishing for Sand Bass and Sculpin! The Halibut are moving into the bay and we have been catching 2-5 per trip. Here in the next month the bigger Halibut move in and are ready to bite.
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Big bites to end the year!
Big bites to end the year!
Nov 10, 2022 San Diego
Captain Sam used a flying fish and kite to get this big Bluefin to bite. From August to November we are graced with Bluefin that can be 350+ pounds!! You can expect to be kite fishing, trolling, and even casting at these beasts.
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Coronado Islands Produce Big!!!
Coronado Islands Produce Big!!!
Aug 19, 2022 San Diego
This group was treated to some of the best Yellowtail fishing one could have at the Coronado Islands. Fish were on average of 18lbs, most were caught on live bait. Some were even caught on casting presentations! This trip can be extremely fun and action packed from early spring all the way through the summer!
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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.5 / 5
out of 5 stars from 14 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.4 / 5
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Awesome bay trip with Captain Sam!!
Fishing with Sam
3\/4 day
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Good experience
79%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
94%
Catch intended fish
69%
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Lily P.
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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Awesome bay trip with Captain Sam!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ San Diego Bay on April 19, 2023
This was our very first charter experience and I booked it for my dads birthday. Captain Sam was extremely professional and...
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John P.
Henderson, NV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Perfect Summer Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Fishing on August 13, 2022
Sam and John were the best of the best! Great communication leading up to and throughout the trip. They were very knowledgeable...
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Juan A. C.
Riverside, 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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3/4 day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day - Coronado Islands on September 3, 2022
We had a Blast!ย  So much fun! The crew is awesome!
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Laura K.
San Clemente, CA
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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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ San Diego Bay on August 28, 2022
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Russell S.
Many, LA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with Sam

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ San Diego Bay on August 27, 2022
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