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Compare trip lengths, private-charter prices and seasonal options. Choose the fishing or lobster trip that fits your group.
Trip lengths & private-charter prices
Compare half-day, three-quarter-day and full-day fishing, bluefin tuna trips, and seasonal lobster hoop-netting. Prices cover your private charter.
Start with the time you want on the water and the experience you have in mind. The crew can help you compare options for your dates.
Private hoop-netting · San Diego · 6 hours
This private San Diego lobster trip is a hands-on evening of hoop-netting during the confirmed season. Learn how to bait, set and retrieve hoop nets with the crew, then use a gauge to check the catch. Only legal catch may be kept, and catches depend on conditions.
Half-day fishing · 6 hours
Sunrise Sprint is our half-day option for a private San Diego fishing trip with a shorter time commitment. Discuss your group’s plans with the crew and confirm your meeting time before departure. The captain chooses fishing grounds around the trip and current conditions.
Three-quarter-day fishing · 9 hours
Coastal Classic sits between our half-day and full-day fishing trips. It gives your private group a longer outing without choosing our longest standard trip. Discuss your preferred species and plans with the crew; the fishing grounds depend on conditions and the itinerary agreed for your trip.
Full-day fishing · 12 hours
Full Send is our private full-day fishing trip from San Diego. Set aside the day and discuss your group’s priorities with the crew before departure. Plan food, water and clothing for the full outing, with the captain shaping the fishing itinerary around conditions.
Bluefin tuna fishing · 12+ hours
Trophy Bluefin is a private trip focused on bluefin tuna opportunities from San Diego. Talk with the crew about current conditions, the physical demands of this fishing and your group’s experience before booking. Fish availability, size and catches cannot be guaranteed.

Meet the crew at Dana Landing, San Diego. Confirm required licenses and travel documents with the crew. For California waters, review CDFW license requirements before your trip. Lobster participants must obtain their own required licenses and lobster report cards before departure.
Find answers to common questions about booking, what to bring, and what to expect on your fishing adventure.
View All FAQsCancellations at least 14 calendar days before your trip receive a full refund. Later customer cancellations retain only the agreed deposit and refund any collected balance. Weather cancellations receive a full refund.
You can pay in full. When offered, a deposit with an authorized automatic balance payment is available before 9 a.m. Pacific time, 2 calendar days before your trip. At or after that cutoff, full payment is required. Checkout shows the available payment options, exact amounts and any collection date before you agree. Existing bookings keep their original payment terms.
The captain determines whether conditions are safe for the trip. If the crew cancels because of weather, you receive a full refund. Contact the crew with any weather concerns before departure.
Explore San Diego fishing opportunities and seasonal California spiny lobster trips

Offshore · Deep offshore waters, 40-80+ miles out
The crown jewel of San Diego sportfishing. Pacific Bluefin Tuna are powerful, fast, and can exceed 200+ pounds. These world-class gamefish put up incredible fights and are prized for their exceptional sashimi-grade meat.

Offshore · Offshore waters, 25-60 miles out
Fast and acrobatic fighters known for their speed and stamina. Yellowfin Tuna are excellent table fare and often travel in schools, making for exciting multi-fish action.

Inshore + Offshore · Kelp beds to offshore structure
San Diego's most popular gamefish! Yellowtail are aggressive strikers that fight hard from hookup to gaff. Found around kelp beds, islands, and offshore structure year-round.

Offshore · Offshore floating debris and kelp paddies
The most colorful fish in the ocean! Dorado are acrobatic fighters that leap repeatedly when hooked. Their brilliant blue, green, and gold colors make them a favorite catch.

Inshore · Coastal kelp beds and sandy bottoms
A prized inshore species known for their challenging fight and excellent eating quality. White Seabass are found around kelp beds and often require finesse to catch.

Inshore · Kelp forests and rocky structure
The kelp forest warrior! Calico Bass (Kelp Bass) are aggressive feeders that live in the kelp forests. Perfect for light tackle anglers seeking action-packed fishing.

Inshore · Rocky reefs and structure, 60-300ft
Ferocious predators with impressive teeth and even better taste. Lingcod are ambush hunters found on rocky reefs. Their white, flaky meat is considered some of the best eating on the coast.

Inshore · Sandy flats and bay entrances
The ultimate flatfish challenge! California Halibut are ambush predators that lie camouflaged on sandy bottoms. Landing a "barn door" halibut is a trophy catch.

Inshore · Rocky reefs and structure, all depths
A family of colorful bottom-dwellers with dozens of species. Rockfish are reliable action year-round and excellent eating. Great for filling the cooler on any trip.

Offshore · Deep offshore waters near temperature breaks
The speedster of the sea! Wahoo are incredibly fast predators that can exceed 60 mph. Their razor-sharp teeth and blistering runs make them an exciting catch, plus their meat is exceptional.
Try a private evening of hoop-netting with the crew. The confirmed recreational season is October 2, 2026 – March 17, 2027; catches depend on conditions.
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