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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Kai B.
First mate

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Guardian Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(54 reviews)
San Diego
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Fishing Reports

Kite Fish Are In Range!!!!!!!!
Kite Fish Are In Range!!!!!!!!
Jun 12, 2025 San Diego
We are seeing a huge volume of 100-200lb Bluefin Tuna that are well within our range. These fish are smashing the kite baits! If you want to see the most exciting eat of your life this is the trip for you.
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Massive Halibut!!
Massive Halibut!!
Apr 8, 2024 San Diego
We left on our 4 hour bay trip this morning in search for Halibut. After a few short bites we secured this beast! 40โ€ and over 30lbs!
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Excellent Winter Rockfishing!
Excellent Winter Rockfishing!
Jan 27, 2024 San Diego
We had absolutely gorgeous weather for our short 30 minute commute to the fishing grounds. Once we arrived we had excellent action catching limits of Rockfish!
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Bluefin Season is here!
Bluefin Season is here!
Jun 3, 2023 San Diego
We are super excited about what we are seeing. The fish are here in great volume, give it another week and it will be full speed!
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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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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 54 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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awesome boat and crew
Solid captain - solid deckhand - solid boat!
Solid captain - solid deckhand - solid boat!
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Angler rating
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Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
81%
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Israe R.
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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Offshore trip

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Fishing on August 7, 2025
Sam and Kai were excellent on our offshore trip. They knew exactly were to go to put us on fish. Landing a bluefin tuna at...
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Hunter K.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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10/10

VERIFIED   3/4 Day - Coronado Islands on August 22, 2025
Sam, his deckhand, and boat were all top notch. Weโ€™ve been on a lot of charters and they are our new #1 choice.
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Jared I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Yellowtail Heaven

VERIFIED   3/4 Day - Coronado Islands on August 16, 2025
Go with Sam if you want to get out on the water and chase fish of a lifetime. Thank you Sam ! Will be coming back.
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Brian V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip out on the water

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Coronado Islands on August 18, 2025
Captian worked hard to get us on the fish! A tougher day but still managed to put fish on the boat!
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Martin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day - Coronado Islands on August 9, 2025
Thanks for hosting the 4 of us! Fishing was great as was the boat and the service. See you next time.
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