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.
Our Team
Kai B.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(59 reviews)
San Diego
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $1,200

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 59 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (84)
The best kind of boat is a friends boat
The best kind of boat is a friends boat
Captain Sam and Kai were amazing!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
86%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
83%
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Michael M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with experts

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Local Fishing on May 10, 2026
Captain Andy and his crew were truly experts in their field and provided a great private tour for my friends and me.ย  Most...
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Jud S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The best kind of boat is a friends boat

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day - Coronado Islands on August 7, 2026
Sam and his deckhand Kai are proโ€™s and they really made us feel like we were going out with friends. To their credit it was...
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Michael C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome boat and crew

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Coronado Islands on September 23, 2025
Iโ€™m a local thats fished my adult life in San Diego. Brought my friends from the midwest for their first time ocean fishing....
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Christian T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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An amazing crew!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day - Coronado Islands on October 4, 2025
Sam and Kai are awesome, they worked hard to get us on the fish and were patient with our inexperienced anglers. This is my...
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Erin H.
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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Captain Sam and Kai were amazing!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day - Coronado Islands on April 6, 2026
My son and I did a charter to the coronado islands with Captain Sam. He and has deck hand, Kai, were both great. We caught...
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