Theodore Panos
Captain

Theodore Panos

San Diego, United States
50+ reviews
Captain TC is a lifelong avid fisherman living in San Diego, CA for the past 20 years. His professionally certified 5-year deep-sea diver experience combined with his charming character means you and your group will have tons of fun hearing about the captain's amazing stories. All skill levels in fishing are welcomed. Whether you've never touched a fishing rod or simply want to hear expert advice on how to improve your catches, this is a perfect tour for you! The captain is passionate about sharing his love of fishing with anyone willing to learn and show how fun it can be for you and the whole family. The excitement of catching your very first fish on camera is necessary for the ultimate San Diego experience. Book your trip today and come build some memories!

Charters

Rating

4.9
82 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Caught fish

All reviews (82)

Showing 1 – 5 of 82 reviews
  • Christopher Susalis
    Christopher Susalis
    us
    Indiana, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Perfect First Kayak Fishing Experience

    San Diego Bay – Kayak Fishing Trip • 1 adult

    This was my first time fishing from a kayak, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Chris Hoobie was an outstanding guide—friendly, knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about fishing. We spent the morning exploring San Diego Bay, and I caught my first spotted sand bass. Chris took the time to explain techniques, point out local wildlife, and made sure I was comfortable and having a great time from start to finish. If you’re looking for a fun, laid-back adventure whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler, I highly recommend TC’s Kayaking Fishing Adventures. I’ll definitely be booking another trip the next time I’m back in San Diego. Thanks again, Chris, for making this one of the highlights of my trip!

    Reported catch:
    Spotted Bass
  • Sam Larson
    Sam Larson
    Repeat angler
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Chris was great, super fun morning

    SoCal Surf Fishing • 2 adults

    Chris was super helpful in explaining the setup, moving us around to try and find the right spots, and being patient and helpful with my 11 year old son who is fishing obsessed. We caught a bunch of little guys in the surf today which was fun since he just wanted to cast and catch regardless. Great trip and really informative for us to know how to properly fish the surf in the future too. Would totally book again.

    Reported catch:
    White Seabass
  • Phylicia Mann
    Phylicia Mann
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2025
    4.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Nice day on the water

    San Diego Bay – Kayak Fishing Trip • 1 adult

    Beautiful day on the water. The little kayaks were good tracking and we found a couple fish willing to play. Definitely could use better directions to the meeting place. The initial pinned location sent me to the Naval Base. Just tell folks to put “USS RECRUIT” in their maps and that works much better. The pinned directions ate up a good 15 minutes of time on the water.

  • Hunter Camero
    Hunter Camero
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    best trip ever

    2 Hour Pier Fishing Trip • 2 adults

    everything from the crew to exprience was so great, I'm gonna do it again

    Response from Captain

    We truly enjoyed meeting you today Hunter! You did great out there! We're looking forward to fishing with you again🎣

  • Diane Yarbrough
    Diane Yarbrough
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    just randomly picked them off of Google and what a great experience

    2 Hour Pier Fishing Trip • 4 adults • 2 children

    we are two little kids two adults, and we all caught fish, we learned a lot about the equipment and the fish in the area, and they were super fun guys. I would recommend these guys to everyone and anyone.!

Real catches shared by our community

  • TC's Fishing Adventures
    TC's Fishing AdventuresSan Diego, CA
    best trip ever
    Hunter C.
    Hunter C.
  • Tc's Kayaking Fishing Adventures
    Tc's Kayaking Fishing AdventuresSan Diego, CA
    Nice day on the water
    Phylicia M.
    Phylicia M.
  • TC's Fishing Adventures
    TC's Fishing AdventuresSan Diego, CA
    Informative!
    Cary C.
    Cary C.
  • Tc's Kayaking Fishing Adventures
    Tc's Kayaking Fishing AdventuresSan Diego, CA
    Perfect First Kayak Fishing Experience
    Christopher S.
    Christopher S.
  • TC's Fishing Adventures
    TC's Fishing AdventuresSan Diego, CA
    Catching Zen and Fish
    Norm P.
    Norm P.
  • TC's Fishing Adventures
    TC's Fishing AdventuresSan Diego, CA
    TJ and his crew are the BEST
    Janay L.
    Janay L.
  • TC's Fishing Adventures
    TC's Fishing AdventuresSan Diego, CA
    Private Pier Fishing trip for Family
    Greathen D.
    Greathen D.
  • TC's Fishing Adventures
    TC's Fishing AdventuresSan Diego, CA
    Chris was great, super fun morning
    Sam L.
    Sam L.
  • TC's Fishing Adventures
    TC's Fishing AdventuresSan Diego, CA
    great
    Bridget S.
    Bridget S.
  • TC's Fishing Adventures
    TC's Fishing AdventuresSan Diego, CA
    Amazing!
    Rania H.
    Rania H.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with TC's Fishing Adventures in San Diego

Fall sees amazing Yellowtail fishing, with some people considering it the best time of year to catch the species in San Diego. Large numbers are caught on local half day and overnight trips.

Top catches for October