Top Rated Fishing Charters in San Diego, California

Q: Who are the best rated guides in San Diego?

Some of the best rated guides in San Diego are: Brothers Sport Fishing Kraken Sportfishing Western Star Sportfishing Awol Sportfishing Single Fin Sport Fishing Into The Depths Sportfishing Impulse Sportfishing Reel Life Fishing Charters Bubba Jean Sportfishing California Sport Fishing Co.

Q: What are the top fishing types in San Diego?

Some of the best trip types in San Diego are: Offshore Fishing Inshore Fishing Shore Fishing

Q: What are the top species I can catch in San Diego?

Some of the top fish species you can catch in San Diego are: Atlantic Halibut Barracuda Barred Sand Bass Blackfin Tuna Blacktip Shark Blue Marlin Blue Shark Bluefin Tuna Bocaccio Rockfish Brown Rockfish

Q: Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?

Absolutely not! Most charter captains welcome anglers of all skill levels and specialize in teaching beginners. Many charters are family-friendly and will teach basic fishing techniques, help with equipment, and ensure everyone has a great time. Let your captain know your experience level when booking so they can tailor the trip accordingly.

San Diego Fishing Charters(20 charters available)

San Diego, CA

11 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Technical Fishing • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for relentless pursuit of fish and landing impressive bluefin tuna up to 200 pounds

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1-4 Guests

4-12 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$600

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San Diego, CA

9 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests love Captain Leng's expertise and fun personality - days fly by with great catches

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1-4 Guests

3-12 Hours

10 Trips

Starts from$450

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San Diego, CA

13 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for keeping guests on the fish all day with great results

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1-6 Guests

6-12 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$1,725

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San Diego

22 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for expert fish-finding ability and exceptional patience with all skill levels

(10)

1-4 Guests

5-12 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$575

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San Diego

25 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for having the best crew, best boat, and most fish

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1-4 Guests

4-12 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$1,035

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San Diego

Guest Reviews Say:

Praised for fantastic yellowtail catches and exceptional navigational expertise

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1-4 Guests

4-11 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$1,050

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San Diego

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests praise Captain Reeve's expertise and top-notch fishing experiences with impressive catches

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1-6 Guests

6-45 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$1,500

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Eureka

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Customers praise Captain Daniel's expertise and dedication to ensuring everyone catches fish

(10)

1-5 Guests

6-12 Hours

4 Trips

Starts from$1,000

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San Diego

42 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Captain Mike's knowledge and impressive catches like 21 fish in 4 hours

(10)

1-4 Guests

4-12 Hours

9 Trips

Starts from$900

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San Diego

5 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Customers rave about Captain Ethan's bluefin tuna expertise and phenomenal deep-sea fishing trips

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6-8 Guests

4-30 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$1,100

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San Diego, CA

7 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Bass Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers rave about Frank's fish-finding ability and crew's dedication to success

(10)

1-6 Guests

6-22 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$1,350

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San Diego, California

11 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Nature / Wildlife Views • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Guests praise Sebastien's unrivaled passion and expertise for awesome blue fin and dorado fishing

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1-5 Guests

5-12 Hours

6 Trips

Starts from$895

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San Diego

16 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Customers call Captain Dan the best in the business for bluefin tuna fishing expertise

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1-4 Guests

4-12 Hours

10 Trips

Starts from$450

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San Diego, CA

21 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Live Bait • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Deep Sea Fishing • Fly Fishing • Drift Fishing

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Praised for putting guests right on fish and working hard all day for success

(10)

1-6 Guests

4-14 Hours

11 Trips

Starts from$1,035

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San Diego

Guest Reviews Say:

Captain Zachary praised for knowledge and making family fishing trips exciting

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1-4 Guests

5-12 Hours

5 Trips

Starts from$950

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San Diego, CA

17 Yrs experience

Guest Reviews Say:

Guests love the spacious boat, friendly crew, and consistent yellowtail catches

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1-6 Guests

6-12 Hours

7 Trips

Starts from$1,600

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San Diego

6 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Families

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Customers praise Ray's fish-finding expertise and consistent tuna catches with professional coaching

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1-6 Guests

3-12 Hours

8 Trips

Starts from$800

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San Diego, CA

33 Yrs experience • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families • Saltwater Fishing • Deep Sea Fishing

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Praised for incredible knowledge, dedication to finding fish, and amazing service with kids

(3)

1-6 Guests

4 Hours

3 Trips

Starts from$1,000

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San Diego

21 Yrs experience • Master Guide • Good with kids • Good with New Anglers • Nature / Wildlife Views • Good with Large Groups • Good with Families

1-8 Guests

2 Hours

1 Trip

Starts from$150

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San Diego

24 Yrs experience

6-8 Guests

4-12 Hours

13 Trips

Starts from$1,000

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Complete Guide to San Diego Fishing

Discover everything you need to know about fishing in San Diego - from top species and techniques to the best times to visit.

Top Species

Learn about the most sought-after fish species in San Diego waters

Atlantic Halibut

Size

30 - 150 lbs

Length

52" - 185"

Habitat:

NearshoreOffshoreContinental Shelf

Fishing Charters in San Diego, California

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San Diego Fishing Charters(20 charters available)

Complete Guide to San Diego Fishing

Top Species

Atlantic Halibut

Barracuda

Barred Sand Bass

Blackfin Tuna

Blacktip Shark

Blue Marlin

Blue Shark

Bluefin Tuna

Bocaccio Rockfish

Brown Rockfish

Calico Surfperch

California Flounder

California Scorpionfish

California Sheephead

Canary Rockfish

Chilipepper Rockfish

Kelp Bass

Leopard Shark

Lingcod

Mahi Mahi or Common Dolphinfish

Ocean Whitefish

Olive Rockfish

Pacific Barracuda

Pacific Bluefin Tuna

Pacific Bonito

Pacific Cod

Pacific Halibut

Red Snapper

Sea Bass

Sheepshead

Shortfin Mako Shark

Shovelnose Guitarfish

Skipjack Tuna

Spotted Bass

Striped Bass

Striped Marlin

Swordfish

Thresher Shark

Vermilion Rockfish

Wahoo Fish

White Bass

Yellow Sea Chub

Yellowcheek Wrasse

Yellowfin

Yellowfin Tuna

Yellowtail Amberjack

Yellowtail Rockfish

Top Deep Sea Fishing Trips in San Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about San Diego

Who are the best rated guides in San Diego?

What are the top fishing types in San Diego?

What are the top species I can catch in San Diego?

Do I need experience to go on a Fishing Charter?