A yellowtail trip starts with choosing a charter that fits your group, your available time, and the fishing opportunities around your date. Butchered Tails offers private fishing charters from Dana Landing in San Diego for up to 4 guests.
This is a trip-planning guide, not a current catch report. Conditions change, and no charter can guarantee a particular species or number of fish. Contact the crew before booking if yellowtail is the main reason for your trip.
Choose a charter length
A shorter private trip. Sunrise Sprint, our half-day charter, is a starting point for groups looking at local fishing without setting aside the whole day. Ask the crew whether the opportunities for your date match your goals.
More time on the water. Coastal Classic, our three-quarter-day charter, gives your group a longer trip. Check the current trip page for its duration, price, included equipment, and target species.
A full day dedicated to fishing. Full Send, our full-day charter, is an option when you want fishing to be the focus of the day. The destination depends on the charter and conditions; a specific island or fishing ground is not guaranteed.
Compare the full charter lineup before choosing. Prices are for the private boat, with up to 4 guests, rather than individual tickets on a shared boat.
When should you book a yellowtail charter?
Start with your travel dates and speak with the crew about the available opportunities. A calendar alone cannot tell you where fish will be, what conditions will allow, or which charter length makes sense.
If you have flexibility, mention that when you get in touch. If your date is fixed, tell the crew whether you want to prioritize yellowtail or are interested in other species too. The target species listed on a charter page describe the trip's possibilities, not a promised catch.
Questions to ask before booking
- Which charter length fits our date and interest in yellowtail?
- What fishing grounds are being considered, subject to conditions?
- What experience and equipment would help our group prepare?
- Will the itinerary stay in U.S. waters or potentially enter Mexican waters?
- What licenses and travel documents must each person arrange before departure?
- What time should we arrive, and where exactly should we meet?
Licenses and travel requirements depend on the itinerary and can change. Confirm the plan with the crew before buying documents or traveling. Our travel information provides directions and preparation resources; it is a useful place to start.
What to bring to Dana Landing
Pack layers, sun protection, food and drinks for the day, and any documents required for your itinerary. Review the included equipment on your selected charter page. If you want to bring your own tackle or have a particular equipment request, ask the crew first.
Our departure meeting point is Dana Landing, 2630 Ingraham St, San Diego, CA 92109. See the directions and parking information, and confirm your departure time before the trip.
Understand your booking
Review the boat price, payment choices, cancellation terms, and trip duration before checkout. The website shows the available payment options for your date. You can read the booking policies and frequently asked questions before reserving.
Ready to plan your trip? Compare San Diego fishing charters or send the crew a question. Tell us your preferred date, group size, and what you hope to get out of the day.