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
(41 reviews)
San Diego
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $900

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 41 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (63)
Sam and Kai are awesome!
Sam and Kai are awesome!
Sam and Kai are awesome!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
78%
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Andrew K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Sam and Kai are awesome!

VERIFIED   NEW  9 Hour Trip – Offshore Fishing on July 7, 2025
This trip was a true bucket list for me. We booked last minute in hopes to have my Dad and my Adult kids catching fish that...
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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
Overall

Book your next trip with Capt. Sam and Crew

VERIFIED   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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Anthony N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Sam is the man.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – San Diego Bay on July 4, 2025
We had a great trip with my wife and three kids. It was non stop catching fish once we found our spot. We caught 39rock fish...
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James E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing day of fishing!

VERIFIED   NEW  12 Hour Trip – Coronado Islands on June 28, 2025
It was my daughters and my friends first time ocean fishing and Captain Sam and Kai did not disappoint! We caught 36 rock fish...
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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
Overall

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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