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
(44 reviews)
San Diego
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $900

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 44 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (66)
Offshore trip
Family Friendly\u2026Low Stress
Family Friendly\u2026Low Stress
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Angler rating
38
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
79%
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Heather C.
Kalฤheo, Hawaii
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Epic fishing trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Local Fishing on June 20, 2023
Iโ€™m not an avid fisherman but my boyfriend is and this charter was EPIC, exceeding our expectations. From start to finish...
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Timothy S.
Mesa, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect Day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day - Coronado Islands on June 30, 2023
Our charter with Captain Sam was absolutely fantastic! It was a day filled with non-stop action. We reeled in like 100...
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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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Lily P.
San Diego, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome bay trip with Captain Sam!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ San Diego Bay on April 19, 2023
This was our very first charter experience and I booked it for my dads birthday. Captain Sam was extremely professional and...
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John P.
Henderson, NV
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Perfect Summer Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Fishing on August 13, 2022
Sam and John were the best of the best! Great communication leading up to and throughout the trip. They were very knowledgeable...
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