HALF DAY
FISHING TRIPS SAN DIEGO
OUR MOST POPULAR FISHING TRIP
FUN FOR EVERYONE
Our Half Day Fishing Trips San Diego are by far our MOST POPULAR charters! We offer both a Morning and Afternoon trip, where we explore the hottest deep sea fishing spots in San Diego waters. It is a great excursion for friends, families, and especially kids, who will absolutely love this adventure. Since all of our trips are private charters, you and your group will have the boat to yourselves, and we can cater the day around you.
Whether you are brand new to fishing or bring years of experience, our half day trip is a great way to experience the best sportsfishing San Diego has to offer. We have all the top of the line tackle and gear you need to catch fish, and we will use different techniques from bottom fishing, trolling, fly-line baits and lures to land you fish. We will work tirelessly to get you on the fish, and will help you create amazing memories to last a lifetime
Half Day Fishing
Trip is 5.5 Hours
We Fish In Local San Diego Waters
Morning Trip Departs at 7:00 am returns at 12:30 pm
Afternoon Trip Departs at 1:00 pm returns at 6:30 pm
Up to 4 Passengers Max
$975
PRIVATE FISHING CHARTER
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Private Charter
Our half day fishing trips San Diego charters are private trips are for you and your group only. Each trip is captained by a US Coast Guard licensed Captain.
Fish Filleting
At the end of your fishing trip we will gladly fillet you fresh catch for you. We want to be able to take it home and enjoy it.
Cooler & Beverages
We keep an ice chest on board with waters and some assorted beverages. You may bring your own drinks as well and put them in our cooler. Just no glass bottles please.
Fishing Gear
We provide you with all of the necessary fishing gear. We have top of the line rods and reels on board. You are welcome to bring your own gear as well.
Fuel
We never charge our guest a surcharge for fuel. The fuel we use on your trip is included in the price of the charter.
Bait and Tackle
All of the bait and tackle we use on your fishing adventure is included. On our way out of the harbor we will pick up live bait.
PLAN TO HAVE A GREAT TIME
WHAT TO BRING
- Sun Protection: sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and long sleeve shirts.
- Warm Clothes: bring layers like sweatshirts or jackets, it can get quite chilly on the water, especially when we are driving around.
- Shoes: please wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet
- Ice Chest: for your fresh catch, but please leave it in your car during our trip
- Beverages: it’s always a good idea to stay hydrated. You can bring additional beverages, but no glass please.
- Food & Snacks: on half days we suggest bringing snacks
- California Fishing License: everyone over 16 years old will need a valid fishing license on half day fishing trips San Diego. You may get one here.
- Camera/Phone: to capture all of the fun!
PICTURES FROM OUR
HALF DAY FISHING TRIPS SAN DIEGO
HOW TO GET YOUR...
SAN DIEGO FISHING LICENSE
CALIFORNIA SPORTS FISHING LICENSE
On our half day fishing trips San Diego adventures, all anglers 16 years or older are required to have a valid form of ID (Driver’s License, Military ID, or Passport) and a California sport fishing license for the day they are fishing. Luckily they are super easy to get for your fishing adventure with us. There are two options:
1. You can get one online here:
Login as a guest, go to “purchase license,” then “Sport Fishing 1 Day License (res/nonres).
Please be sure to: set it for the specific date we are going fishing, print it out and sign it.
2. You can get one at the day of your fishing trip on location at the docks.
We recommend that you go with option #1 so we are ready to go at the pick up time, and get to the fishing grounds quicker.
TARGET SPECIES
WHAT WE FISH FOR ON HALF DAYS
Just a quick 20 minute boat ride from the harbor will take us to the amazing fishing grounds either in Point Loma, Mission Beach, or up to La Jolla. We venture out about 3-7 miles on our half day fishing trips San Diego charter adventures. There are incredible kelp forests and underwater structures up and down the coast for us to fish.
Deep sea fishing in San Diego has a seasonality to it, and depending on the time of year, we will target different species of fish. In the Spring and Summer we can catch: Yellowtail, Halibut, Rockfish, Calico and Sand Bass, Sheephead, Ling Cod, Sea Bass, and the occasional Dorado. In the Fall and Winter we catch a lot of Rockfish, Halibut, Calico Bass, Sand Bass, and Sea Bass.