Fin Runner Sportfishing
Charter operator

Fin Runner Sportfishing

San Dijego, Sjedinjene Države
250+ reviews
I grew up fishing for fun and work as a child. If we weren't fishing with my dad my mom would drop us off somewhere with our fishing rods and tackle and fish in the ocean, rivers, or sound until dark. Growing up in a fishing and boat building community really taught me the importance of the ocean and how it's food chain depends on we as a society to help sustain it. I've commercial and charter fished from North Carolina to New York, Baja Mexico, Hawaii and Alaska. I love hunting for and catching all species of fish but I also love teaching folks of the importance of sustainability. At the ripe age of eight, I caught my first billfish in the Gulf Stream off the east coast. It was a sailfish and I knew from that instance that someday I would be a charter boat captain. Do what you love, love what you do. After working on all kinds of vessels from sport fishing yachts, container ships, to different types of commercial fishing vessels I've made being a charter boat captain my number one priority. At the age of 50, this is all I do for a living

Charter

Rating

4.9
355 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

96%
Dobro iskustvo
100%
Prijatan kapetan
98%
Preporučite ovaj čarter
94%
Prikladno za decu
99%
Zadovoljni brodom
81%
Uhvate ribe

All reviews (355)

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  • Matt Joseph
    Matt Joseph
    us
    Njujork, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Let’s Go Marlin Fishing

    Full Day Trip — Offshore2 adults

    This is my second trip in 3 months with Brian. Both trips have been awesome. I messaged before this last trip “what are you thinking? grab some bait and chase yellowtail and Dorado?” He responded with “let’s go Marlin fishing!” I thought it was a joke. “Haha, that would be sick”. So when we headed out early only to find the bait barge out of bait, we said “let’s see what the day throws at us.” We followed some birds early and caught a few Bonita, but then decided to chase dinner. We tossed in some gear to troll and not 10 seconds into our troll Brian says “it’s a Marlin. Yep! It’s a Marlin!” As our line started going. What an incredible experience watching this thing dance on the surface, sprint toward the boat, pull line out, and then dance again. The bill ended up cutting the leader when the fish was about 10 yards away, but what a rush. We saw 3 marlin this trip. The first three of my life. Thanks again Brian, see you soon.

    Reported catch:
    Blue Marlin
    Response from Charter operator

    thanks buddy looking forward to getting you back out there!

  • Michael Bunger
    Michael Bunger
    Repeat angler
    us
    Teksas, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2022
    4 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified

    Great 4-hour San Diego Bay Fishing trip with Fin Runner

    4 Hour Trip — San Diego Bay4 adults

    Great trip - Brian is super-friendly, hospitable, down-to-earth, helpful, professional. Boat was perfect. Four of us went. All of us caught fish. we had no intention of keeping fish, although many were keepers. We caught and released several bass, a sand shark, a guitar fish, a corvina, a mosaic bass, a large stingray (tough 15-minute fight), a halibut. We all had a great time fishing for them and reeling them in. Dock was very nice, instructions were clear where to meet, anple parking. just overall great experience! i am going to try to go for a 6-hour fishing trip one of the next times I am visiting my daughter in San Diego.

    Reported catch:
    California Corbina
    Halibut
    Calico Bass
    Sand Bass
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks Mike! Youre a great dad! Hope to see yall again!

  • Anson Kuo
    Anson Kuo
    us
    Kalifornija, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    5/5 Stars – Highly Recommend Brian!

    4 Hour Trip — San Diego Bay4 adults2 children

    We had an absolutely amazing trip with Brian, even when unexpected hiccups came up! The bait shop was completely out of live bait, which was totally out of Brian's control. He did an incredible job making the absolute best of a tough situation. We ended up catching our own bait, which took a little extra time, and also tried out some lures and trolling. Despite the slow start, the kids had a blast and are already asking when we can go again! Brian is incredibly knowledgeable, patient with beginners, and fantastic with children. While we probably would have caught bigger fish with live bait, we don't regret a single second or dollar spent. It was really a wonderful experience, and we highly recommend Brian to friends, family and anyone looking for a top-notch guide!

    Response from Charter operator

    I wish my parents would have been that ebgaged and paint! Thanks again!

  • Horacio Camacho
    Horacio Camacho
    Repeat angler
    us
    Florida, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2019
    3 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified

    Must Book!

    4 Hour Trip — San Diego Bay4 adults2 children

    We had an absolute blast on our 4-hour inshore bay trip with Captain Brian. It was the perfect family outing for our two kids (12 and 8) and my wife. From the moment we stepped on the boat, Captain Brian made everyone feel comfortable and excited. He was fantastic with the kids — super patient, encouraging, and great at explaining everything in a way they could understand. He kept them engaged the whole time, and they had a ton of fun reeling in fish. Best of all, he put us on two nice halibuts! It made the trip extra special and created memories we'll talk about for years. If you're looking for a family-friendly charter in the bay with a knowledgeable, kid-friendly captain who actually gets you on fish, book with Captain Brian — you won't be disappointed! Thank you again, Captain Brian!

    Reported catch:
    Halibut
    Response from Charter operator

    Thanks for coming again Ace !! Great to meet your beautiful family this time! Hope the halibut was tastey!!

  • Richard Jones
    Richard Jones
    us
    Ohajo, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Expertly guided fishing

    6 Hour Trip — Offshore2 adults

    Captain Morris provided an outstanding experience on our trip. He knows the area intimately and has great relationships with everyone we ran into as a normal course of going out on a charter - and is continuously picking up intel on what is hot and where as a result. He got us to where the fish were and knew what they’d go for. Additionally he is very personable, making for an outstanding experience. I will recommend Captain Morris to anyone seeking a private charter experience, and will seek him out next time I go fishing.

    Reported catch:
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Red Snapper

Real catches shared by our community

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    Matt J.
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    highly recommend
    Toni J.
    Toni J.
  • Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters
    Fin Runner Sportfishing ChartersSan Diego, CA
    great day of fishing
    Jesse S.
    Jesse S.
  • Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters
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    August fishing trip
    Justin B.
    Justin B.
  • Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters
    Fin Runner Sportfishing ChartersSan Diego, CA
    BEST CAPTAIN EVER !
    Matthew V.
    Matthew V.
  • Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters
    Fin Runner Sportfishing ChartersSan Diego, CA
    Epic Trip!
    Sara F.
    Sara F.
  • Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters
    Fin Runner Sportfishing ChartersSan Diego, CA
    Captain Brian was very attentive to our needs and made sure we got on some fish!!
    Josh F.
    Josh F.
  • Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters
    Fin Runner Sportfishing ChartersSan Diego, CA
    grandkids loved it!
    Bruce H.
    Bruce H.
  • Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters
    Fin Runner Sportfishing ChartersSan Diego, CA
    Fishing with Brian
    Conner G.
    Conner G.
  • Fin Runner Sportfishing Charters
    Fin Runner Sportfishing ChartersSan Diego, CA
    5/5 Stars – Highly Recommend Brian!
    Anson K.
    Anson K.

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Vrste koje vole toplu vodu su još uvek dostupne, a Halibut i Rockfish se takođe počinju ponovo pojavljivati. Marlin, Tuna i Albacore se mogu uloviti blizu obale u godinama kada je voda topla.

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