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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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Kai B.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Guardian Charters

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(43 reviews)
San Diego
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $900

Fishing Reports

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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Excellent Bluefin Tuna Fishing
Excellent Bluefin Tuna Fishing
Jun 11, 2022 San Diego
We are seeing fish from 30-300lbs in our local waters! Every trip out has had a 100lb Tuna on the deck. Fish are being caught on the troll and casting to fish on the surface.
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San Diego Bay Great Halibut Fishing!
San Diego Bay Great Halibut Fishing!
May 7, 2022 San Diego
This time of year is great for spawning Halibut, we average 1-5 legal halibut every trip! This doesn't account for the plethora of other fish you will catch from Bass to Sharks. These are great family trips, perfect for your first fishing experience!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 43 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Family Friendly\u2026Low Stress
Family Friendly\u2026Low Stress
Sam and Kai are awesome!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
78%
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Kristopher O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hook line and sinker

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ San Diego Bay on April 7, 2024
The captain and deckhand were great. Put us right on the fish and canโ€™t wait to book a longer trip. Great start to the season.
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Adrian G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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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 trip with family

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Fishing on July 6, 2024
Captain Sam and his first mate were great. We caught 19 Bonita Tunas. Great experience
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Benny C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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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 Experience

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Fishing on October 14, 2023
This was a great experience and the captain put us on the fish first thing in the morning.ย  He worked hard all day so everybody...
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Leo L.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day with Captain Sam

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ San Diego Bay on July 3, 2023
Had a great time on our fishing trip with Captain Sam as he was very attentive to making sure my family had a great day of...
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Jeffery R.
San Diego, California
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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4 hour trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ San Diego Bay on September 3, 2023
Had a great time fishing with my family on Capt. Samโ€™s boat. Great equipment comfortable boat and great service. Would use...
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