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
(43 reviews)
San Diego
 4 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 43 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (65)
Family Friendly\u2026Low Stress
Family Friendly\u2026Low Stress
Sam and Kai are awesome!
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Angler rating
37
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
78%
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Richard J.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Sam

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Fishing on June 7, 2025
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Brett B.
Tucson, AZ
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ San Diego Bay on August 16, 2023
It was Awesome but we did not catch any fish, had lots of bites but no commitment from the fish. Other than that Great! Captain...
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Sam D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Sam

VERIFIED   9 Hour Trip โ€“ Offshore Fishing on October 26, 2023
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Dustin F.
Phoenix, Arizona
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Sam

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ San Diego Bay on September 6, 2023
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Aleksey V.
Irvine, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ San Diego Bay on August 3, 2023
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