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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Fishing Reports
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4.8 / 5
(54 reviews)
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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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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   September 27, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Arthur M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   12 Hour โ€“ Offshore on the Defiance on August 30, 2025
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Allen W. L.
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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Fishing with Sam

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Local Fishing on August 24, 2025
Allen W. L. recommends Guardian Charters
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Sara D.
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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Fishing with Sam

VERIFIED   12 Hour Trip โ€“ Coronado Islands on February 26, 2023
Sara D. recommends Guardian Charters
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Jed T.
Fort Collins, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great San Diego Bay 4HR Bay Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ San Diego Bay on August 12, 2023
My wife spoiled me with a 4hr Bay Trip fishing trip in San Diego for my Birthday present. Captain Sam owner/guide of...
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