Captain Ron delivered exactly the kind of fishing trip we were hoping for. I booked a private charter for myself and my two kids (8 and 10), and from the moment we stepped on the boat, he made us feel welcome and comfortable.

What really stood out was how great he was with the kids. He kept them engaged, answered their endless questions, and made sure they were having fun the entire trip. As a dad, that’s worth just as much as catching fish.

Ron put us on fish, shared his knowledge of the local waters, and gave us a true Southern California fishing experience. There was never any pressure or unrealistic promises—just an honest captain working hard to give us the best day possible based on conditions.

If you’re looking for a family-friendly charter, especially if it’s your kids’ first Pacific Coast fishing adventure, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Captain Ron. We came away with fish, great memories, and one of the highlights of our San Diego vacation.

Thanks again, Captain Ron!

We had an incredible experience with Captain Ron at Marisol Fishing Charters. I took my son out for his birthday along with my brother, and it turned into a trip we’ll never forget.

From the start, you can tell Ron is just a genuinely good guy. He’s easygoing, helpful, and truly cares about making sure everyone has a great time. What really stood out though was how dialed in he was on the fish. He put us right on them—we ended up catching over 30! It wasn’t luck… you can tell he really knows what he’s doing out there.

The boat was clean, the equipment was top-notch, and everything was handled professionally, but still with that personal touch that made it feel special. Ron took the time to help my son, made sure he was having a blast, and honestly made his birthday trip better than I could’ve hoped for.

Perfect weather, nonstop action, and an all-around great guy running the trip. If you’re thinking about booking, do it you won’t regret it.

Our day with Captain Rob was great. We did a full day trip to the Coronado Islands, hoping for Yellowtail, but just looking to get on the water and get some fish.

The water was dirty and green around the Islands, impacting the Yellowtail bite, but Captain Rob didn’t let that keep us off the fish. We switched over to bottom fishing around the islands and caught a big variety. The bite got decently hot for a bit when we hit a patch of Lingcod, but we also caught Rockfish, Sheephead, Bocaccio and Sculpin!

All in all, we caught a good variety of delicious fish and had a great day on the water! The Marisol was in good condition and Captain Rob was great company.

Highly recommend Marisol Charters and Captain Rob for anyone’s charter needs around San Diego!

My daughters, wife, and I wanted to try saltwater fishing and found Ron online. He was an absolute pleasure to fish with! We caught around 20 fish in just five hours. Ron was fantastic with my kids, patiently teaching them how to use the fishing rod and reel in their catches.

Unfortunately, my wife experienced severe motion sickness, but Ron was incredibly helpful and even provided her with medication to ease the discomfort.

Overall, it was a great experience. When the fish weren’t biting, Ron didn’t hesitate to move the boat multiple times, using his fishfinder to locate better spots. We truly appreciated his effort and professionalism!

We had a great time with Marisol Sportfishing!
Captain Ron was awesome, very respectful, fun, and made sure we were taken care of the whole trip. My crew altogether caught 18 Rockfish, which was exciting and made the day a success. Captain Ron really delivered and kept the energy positive throughout the experience. The only downside was that the toilet wasn’t working, which was a bit of a bummer. Other than that, everything went smoothly and we had a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend Captain Ron if you’re looking for a solid fishing trip.