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Silva Scales N' Tales Sportfishing, LLC

Member since October 2022 San Diego, United States
Background
Our captains are San Diego fishing experts in both fly and traditional methods. Years have been spent searching for and understanding the perfect spots for each species. We offer an elite experience and true fishing adventure with knowledgeable, clean, and courteous crew members. We know that it takes more than just a fish to make your day a great one. Expect to learn something new, have a good laugh, and be anxious to book again!

Hey, we're Silva Scales N' Tales Sportfishing, LLC

San Diego, United States
Background
Our captains are San Diego fishing experts in both fly and traditional methods. Years have been spent searching for and understanding the perfect spots for each species. We offer an elite experience and true fishing adventure with knowledgeable, clean, and courteous crew members. We know that it takes more than just a fish to make your day a great one. Expect to learn something new, have a good laugh, and be anxious to book again!
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Our Team
Bruce G.
Captain
Mike S.
Captain

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Silva Scales n' Tales Sportfishing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(63 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Diego
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Trips from US $750

Fishing Reports

Solo Offshore Action
Solo Offshore Action
Jul 14, 2024 San Diego
Had a great day with a solo passenger. Did an offshore with Island permits for our best odds... and it paid off! Excellent catch and fun action all day long!
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Memory making on The Nimbus with Captain
Memory making on The Nimbus with Captain
Jul 13, 2024 San Diego
Beautiful day on the water with Captain Bruce finding lots of fun fish for dinner!
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Summer Fun Has Begun!
Summer Fun Has Begun!
Jul 5, 2024 San Diego
We are in the thick of summer and thereโ€™s a little bit of everything going on. The Coronado Islands have been biting well! Calicos, barracuda, and mixed grade of yellowtail. And if youโ€™re lucky enough, a surprise appearance from some fickle bluefin tuna. With the right tactics, landing one can be achieved! Offshore the fish have been in and out of the zones. Biting great one day and disappearing the next. This is due to the weather and conditions being a little mixed. This next week, conditions look more steady. The focus offshore will continue to be bluefin, yellowtail, and hopefully dorado. Inshore the bite has been fun! Calico bass are biting well with barracuda in the mix. Along with shots of trophy yellowtail popping up! Weโ€™ve also taken home a lot of delicious cod! Grab your summer spot now! Tight lines, -Capt Mike
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7/1/24 - Family fun
7/1/24 - Family fun
Jul 1, 2024 San Diego
Fun morning half day for a family enjoying San Diego in the summer. It's been a great mixed bag of fish lately with the water warming. Pulling in dinner and smiles for miles.
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February Fun at the Coronados
February Fun at the Coronados
Feb 24, 2023 San Diego
The Coronado Islands are a GREAT option for winter fishing in San Diego. This video is a recent outing where we had tons of action. The 'commute' is only 30 minutes on our super fast and comfortable boat, The Nimbus. The Coronados are teaming with wildlife so the day is always filled with adventure. Book today and see for yourself! *A valid passport is required for this trip.
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Mahi Madness on the fly continues!
Mahi Madness on the fly continues!
Oct 8, 2022 San Diego
I gotta say, thereโ€™s nothing better then seeing my guests get all fired up when they manage to hook a Dorado on the fly! It gets me just as stoked as if I caught it. Fishing with these two gentlemen Friday was a blast! All they wanted was to catch a mahi by way of fly for the first time. Mission accomplished! Perfect weather, flat seas, and exciting battles with these beautiful game fish! These fish always put on a great show, like watching fireworks go off! Really going to miss them when they decide to leave for warmer waters. Itโ€™s been quite an amazing year, one I wonโ€™t forget! 2022, the year of the Mahi.
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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Outstanding captain and boat.
Outstanding captain and boat.
Mike is the man!
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Geoff P.
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Captain Mike will find the fish!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Inshore on June 14, 2025
I booked a trip with Silva Scales n Tales for Fatherโ€™s Day with my Dad and Father in law. Mike was incredibly accommodating,...
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Jordan Z.
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Mike is the man!

VERIFIED   NEW  9 Hourโ€“Coronado Adventure! on August 28, 2025
We had a great time with Mike on a full day trip!ย  The conditions were not great by captain Mike worked his butt off to put...
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Cory V. K.
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Captain Mike is Awesome!

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“(AM) on June 13, 2025
Fantastic time with 2 adults and 2 teens out with Captain Mike for 5 hour trip.ย  Excellent boat, tackle, knowledge, etc.ย ...
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Christopher F.
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Best Fishing Charter in San Diego

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (PM) on August 2, 2025
Captain Mike is great. Book your trip with HIM.ย  Having the RIGHT BOAT makes the difference. Mike has a lot of knowledge and...
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David T.
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Great morning out fishing

VERIFIED   1-2 PASSENGER Special -AM 5 Hour on July 21, 2025
We had a great day of fishing. The captain was super knowledgeable, we learned a lot about fish behavior and fishing in general....
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