San Diego Fly Fishing Charters

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Top Fly Fishing in San Diego

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28 ft

up to 4

San Diego Coastal Nearshore
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This charter goes up to three miles offshore of the San Diego coastline in the ocean.
Price for up to 4 people
US $650
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34 ft

up to 6

Fish Hunter Sport Fishing Charters welcomes you aboard for a day of fun-filled fishing. Spend the day either inshore or offshore, with great species to be found in each habitat. Trips range anywhere from 4 to 12 hours, so you will be sure to find an optio
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US $1,285
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36 ft

up to 6

San Diego Charters is operated by Captain Kevin, who has been fishing these waters for years and knows every spot where the fish like to hide. He will take you fishing in his boat Lady Grace, which is just made for the always eventful San Diego Bay or the
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US $1,000
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24 ft

up to 4

8 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing
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Spend the day fishing for Halibut, Spotted Bay Bass, Bonefish, and Shark in the calm waters of San Diego Bay. These trips are perfect for people who sometimes get seasick or aren't looking to spend the whole day at sea. Live bait is not included on these trips but can be purchased for an additional fee. Please note that the trip is primarily catch and release. Maximum 4 people per trip.
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Price for up to 3 people
US $1,099
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36 ft

up to 6

Captain Clowers Charters LLC is your ticket for a fantastic fishing trip out of San Diego, CA. Whether you’re a professional angler who wants to go far offshore after the big boys, or an angler just starting out who prefers to stay closer to the sho
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US $995

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23 ft

up to 5

Offering 28ft Parker, 25ft Bahia, and (2) 23ft Parkers. Brothers Sport Fishing is San Diego’s family charter company with unparalleled service, top of the line vessels & equipment, and experienced crew.  See our 5-Star reviews!  Our lo
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US $800
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33 ft

up to 5

What if we told you that you can bring your family and friends together while enjoying deep-sea fishing in the waters of San Diego?! Single Fin Sport Fishing is a fishing charter that makes days like these all the time. They equally cater to beginners, fa
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US $900
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30 ft

up to 5

Fish Guardian Charters and have a memorable time on the water with one of San Diego’s best fishing charters! Taking pride in customer service, Captain Sam Skinner and his crew will do everything to put you on the fish and provide an enjoyable trip.
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US $900

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33 ft

up to 4

Marisol Sportfishing is a 33 foot Tiara Sportfisher with twin diesel engines. We have all the latest electronics and safety is a priority. Our charter is perfect for families! We welcome anglers of all ages and all skill levels, ensuring a fun and safe fi
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US $895
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30 ft

up to 6

Spend the day with Fernandez Charters and find out what the fishing in San Diego is all about! Your guide for the day is Captain Pablo, who offers years of angling experience. These waters are known for Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail Amberjack,
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US $1,000

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Fly Fishing in San Diego

The fly fishing San Diego guides have to offer is enough to keep you busy for the whole year! From traditional freshwater to offshore saltwater fly fishing, you’ll be able to target a huge range of species, including Yellowfin Tuna and Sharks offshore, and Bonefish and Corbina inshore. These fish will all test your skills and your line.

Which trip is best for me?

This completely depends on your sea legs, fly fishing skills, and the time you have to spare! You can get bites while fly fishing in the lakes, bays, and inshore waters. For big game, you’ll be heading 20 miles out during peak season and up to 100 miles out during the colder weather for Tuna. This variety means there is something for every skill level of angler.

For anglers with less time on their hands, try fly fishing the kelp beds inshore (up to 10 miles out from the bay) or even in Mission Bay. In the summer, you can target “The Ghost of the Coast” itself, the elusive Corbina. They put up a great fight and are only found in Southern California, which ensures you complete bragging rights, if you can reel it in.

To really get the blood pumping, target Mako Shark, which can reach up to 150 pounds in these waters. The best time to fish for them is from June to October. Keep the fishery healthy and release your catch afterwards. This is a great trip for the whole family as Mako can be found closer to shore on a full day trip.

Offshore fly fishing is great for those with more experience and time to put fish on the boat. These can be up to 100 miles offshore, so overnight trips are necessary.

What do I need to bring?

Everyone fishing over 16 years of age will need a California fishing license.

If you’re going on a longer trip into Mexican waters, then everyone on board will need to have a photo ID on them – a passport is perfect. Current regulations require a Mexican Tourist Visa if fishing within 12 miles of the Mexican coast. Your captain will tell you exactly what to bring based on which trip you choose.

Check with the captain if you need to bring your own fly fishing equipment – this can vary from charter to charter. Gray polarized sunglasses will help you see your catch better and give you that extra edge when sight casting.

Book a trip today and have an unforgettable time fly fishing San Diego waters with an experienced local guide.

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What anglers said about Fly Fishing in San Diego

Dustin A.
Dustin A.
Reviewed 5 Hour Coastline Trip (AM)
Great Experience!
5/5
Had a successful day out on the waters! Landed countless Calico Bass, couple barracudas, and Mack’s…..literally stopped counting after 15 minutes into it. Both the captain Andrew and Ace navigated us safely to the prime spots, kept the bait on the hooks going for us and even put us over some sea bass which my teenage son got to reel in a 27 inch Sea Bass. Great charter experience and Andrew and Ace are great guys and very knowledgeable, highly recommend the AWOL charter! Fish On! 🎣
Jacky X.
Jacky X.
Reviewed Offshore-Half Day
Great Trip & Great Experience
5/5
We have a family reunion to celebrate my son’s middle school graduation here in San Diego. Captain Pablo is really nice and patient to explain how to catch the finish in the sea to my son and all the family really enjoy the trip. We caught a 32inch Yellow Tail and saw several group blue fin Tuna hunting the small fish! Really great Trip!
Blake D.
Blake D.
Reviewed 5 Hour Coastline Trip (AM)
Andrew was Great
5/5
Even though we didn't catch many fish, No fault of Andrew's, he made a great effort to make it a great experience for us all. Thanks
Garrett L.
Garrett L.
Reviewed Full Day Trip – Offshore
Tough day fishing
5/5
It was a great trip for sure! Had a hard time finding the fish but the captain and first mate worked super hard to find them!
Anthony N.
Anthony N.
Reviewed 4 Hour Trip – San Diego Bay
Sam is the man.
5/5
We had a great trip with my wife and three kids. It was non stop catching fish once we found our spot. We caught 39rock fish and salmon grouper. Sam then filleted all 39 fish for us. We will definitely take another trip with him.