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
4.7 / 5
(38 reviews)
San Diego
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Trips from US $900

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Excellent Crew and Excellent time!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
76%
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Hector A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day - Coronado Islands on June 8, 2025
My family and I had an amazing time. First, Capt. Sam is easy to communicate with and answered all my messages within minutes....
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Tracey R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent Crew and Excellent time!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day - Coronado Islands on May 11, 2025
Had an amazing time on our private fishing charter! The crew was professional, friendly, and knew exactly where to go for the...
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Daniel S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Near Shore Experience.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Local Fishing on August 1, 2024
Captain Sam took me and my sons out for a six-hour trip.ย  We stayed on fish, even when the big boats, crowded with anglers...
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Devon D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun and friendly Captain and crew

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Coronado Islands on July 30, 2024
It was a tough day out there for all the boats but we still did relatively well primarily because of the efforts of the captain...
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Keith G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Local Fishing on August 5, 2024
Captain Sam and Kai were amazing.ย  We went out for six hour and had a fantastic day!!ย  Highly recommend!!!
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