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Dan McGonagle
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Dan McGonagle

San Diego, United States
Veteran owned
10+ reviews
Captain Dan has been fishing the San Diego Pacific for over 15 years. Growing up in a fishing family, he has been fishing and working on boats since the day he was born. While working on larger sport boats and 6-pack boats in San Diego over the years, he acquired is 100 Ton masters license. He knows the industry very well and is well in touch with other captians on other boats, which is a very deadly weapon. From inshore to offshore and islands, he knows the industry well and thrives to put his customers on fish and give them the most memorable and personable fishing experience possible.

Charter

Rating

4.9
18 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

All reviews (18)

Showing 1 – 5 of 18 reviews
  • Martin Matsen
    Martin Matsen
    Repeat angler
    us
    Montana, US
    Member since 2020
    3 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Got us on fish right away

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 2 adults

    Capt. Dan was great. knowledgeable, experienced and personable. We have fished all over the world and this half day outing ranked right up there. We were fishing for taco meat and Dan had us catching Rock Fish within Minutes and moved us around to keep us on fish the entire trip. We caught four different species of Rock Fish, Dan filet them all up for us and we get to fly back to Montana with a cooler full of fish. Just a great morning.

    Reported catch:
    Rockfish
  • Travis Hoopes
    Travis Hoopes
    us
    Utah, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    amazing experience

    1/2 Day Trip – Inshore (PM) • 3 adults

    Captain Dan was a great fishing guide! He led us to some great catches. His boat was clean and just the right size for four people to slay fish!

  • Héctor C D
    Héctor C D
    Repeat angler
    mx
    Sinaloa, Mexico
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Great fishing trip

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 2 adults

    We had a great fishing trip! father and son having great memories.

    Reported catch:
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
  • Steven Yungerberg
    Steven Yungerberg
    Repeat angler
    us
    Georgia, US
    Member since 2025
    2 trips
    4.3
    Verified

    July fishing trip

    9 Hour Trip – Inshore • 4 adults
  • Mark King
    Mark King
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    Consummate professional

    4 Hour Trip – Inshore • 3 adults

    We booked for a half day bay trip, we had a group of 4, with 2 of those four having never ocean fished before. We were catching fish on their well maintained boat from the first stop. Captain Dan was patient and helpful. Don’t think my daughter had to touch bait or the catch as Dan was right there to help. Next time if she wants to go she’s baiting her own hook at least. I think we had about 20 fish for our short trip out. Would definitely recommend and use again, both of the first timers and myself had a great time catching fish with Fish Further charters.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Fish Further Charters
    Fish Further ChartersSan Diego, CA
    A proud father and son duo display their catch of rockfish on a fishing trip, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Sculpin
    Héctor C.
    Héctor C.
    We had a great fishing trip! father and son having great memories.
  • Fish Further Charters
    Fish Further ChartersSan Diego, CA
    Large lineup of assorted reef fish arranged across the transom of a fishing boat, with an adult angler visible behind the catch.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Vermilion Rockfish
    Martin M.
    Martin M.
    Capt. Dan was great. knowledgeable, experienced and personable. We have fished all over the world and this half day outing ranked right up there. We were fishing for taco meat and Dan had us catching Rock Fish within Minutes and moved us around to keep us on fish the entire trip. We caught four different species of Rock Fish, Dan filet them all up for us and we get to fly back to Montana with a cooler full of fish. Just a great morning.
  • Fish Further Charters
    Fish Further ChartersSan Diego, CA
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Yellowtail Snapper while fishing offshore, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Christopher W.
    Christopher W.
    2nd trip with Dan, he is great. The kids and I had a great time.
  • Fish Further Charters
    Fish Further ChartersSan Diego, CA
    A family proudly displaying their catch of colorful rockfish on a boat after a successful fishing trip.
    Lee O.
    Lee O.
    Wanted to fish inshore for a 1/2 day and this was perfect! Was with my 10year old and a friend and did bottom fishing and fly line. Great experience, Dan put us on the fish, tackle was spot on, and the boat had plenty of room.
  • Fish Further Charters
    Fish Further ChartersSan Diego, CA
    An angler proudly displaying a large striped fish while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Great grade local Bonito biting good on Inshore charters right now. Great to find something to pull on in the winter time.
  • Fish Further Charters
    Fish Further ChartersSan Diego, CA
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of vibrant Red Snapper on a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Vermilion Snapper
    Ben H.
    Ben H.
    Booking a trip with Dan was fast and simple! The communication was great as far as directions and time or place to meet up. Right away at the dock Dan made us feel very welcome upon boarding the boat. Dan is an extremely nice person and very knowledgeable of the water and different species of fish we caught. The boat is spacious and up-to-date on ALL pertinent safety gear and equipment. We did a half day charter with 3 in our party and within 1-2 hour mark we were at our limit for Rockfish. Dan put us on the fish immediately. Quite a few times we had "instabite" and "doubles". Great time had by all and will be booking with Dan for any future trips back to California. Thanks Dan, we had a great time!
  • Fish Further Charters
    Fish Further ChartersSan Diego, CA
    An angler proudly displays a large Yellowfin Tuna while fishing offshore, with another person enjoying the moment in the background.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    We captured our first yellowfin tuna of the season on Saturday’s three-quarter day, offshore trip, and saw lots of volume. It’s a good time to get out there. 
  • Fish Further Charters
    Fish Further ChartersSan Diego, CA
    A proud angler poses next to a neatly arranged catch of Mahi Mahi and other species on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Very good fiahing for yellowfin tuna eating live sardines.
  • Fish Further Charters
    Fish Further ChartersSan Diego, CA
    Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Yellowfin Tuna aboard a sportfishing boat in a marina setting.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Fl speed foamer fishing today. Hooked about 10 and ended up with three bluefin tuna and yellowfin tuna from 20 to 50 pounds and the yellowtail to put the icing on the cake.
  • Fish Further Charters
    Fish Further ChartersSan Diego, CA
    A family proudly displaying their catch of Yellowtail on the back of their boat in San Diego, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Limits of 15-25# yellowtail with a bonus dorado. Great offshore fishing going on right now.

What's biting with Fish Further Charters in San Diego

The warm water species have definitely left the area, with some overnight trips still taking you south to Mexican waters to follow them. Closer to home, your main targets will be Yellowtail, Rockfish, and Halibut.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large striped fish while aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.

Big local Bonito biting!

Jan 9, 2024 • San Diego
Great grade local Bonito biting good on Inshore charters right now. Great to find something to pull on in the winter time.
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An angler proudly displays a large Yellowfin Tuna while fishing offshore, with another person enjoying the moment in the background.

First Yellowfin tuna!

Jun 24, 2023 • San Diego
We captured our first yellowfin tuna of the season on Saturday’s three-quarter day, offshore trip, and saw lots of volume. It’s a good time to get out there.
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A proud angler poses next to a neatly arranged catch of Mahi Mahi and other species on a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Wide Open Yellowfin Tuna

Oct 2, 2022 • San Diego
Very good fiahing for yellowfin tuna eating live sardines.
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Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of Yellowfin Tuna aboard a sportfishing boat in a marina setting.

Banger tuna fishing on today’s offshort

Jul 15, 2022 • San Diego
Fl speed foamer fishing today. Hooked about 10 and ended up with three bluefin tuna and yellowfin tuna from 20 to 50 pounds and the yellowtail to put the icing on the cake.
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A family proudly displaying their catch of Yellowtail on the back of their boat in San Diego, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Yellowtail Limits!

Jul 12, 2022 • San Diego
Limits of 15-25# yellowtail with a bonus dorado. Great offshore fishing going on right now.
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An angler proudly displaying a large Amberjack aboard a fishing boat, showcasing a successful offshore fishing trip.

Bluefin Tuna Eating Surface Lures

Jun 25, 2022 • San Diego
Another great day of bluefin tuna fishing.
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