San Diego Fishing Reports (January 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in San Diego

Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 2 months ago

Some good rockfishing offshore. A few good days on bigger Halibut and lots of Bass inshore.

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 2 months ago

Some good rockfishing offshore. A few good days on bigger Halibut and lots of Bass inshore.

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 3 months ago

It's getting hot finally

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 3 months ago

It's getting hot finally

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 1 year ago

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 1 year ago

The local inshore fishing has been excellent this last week with Halibut to 28 pounds. Lots of sharks (Leopards to 46 pounds) lots of guitar fish and Spotted Bay Bass and big Sand Bass. Off shore the Bluefin on overnight and especially 1.5 day trips has been good for 100 pound plus units. Lots of kelps holding 8-12 pound Yellowtail as well. Witchy Woman is our 40 knot vessel which can get to those big bluefin on 10-12 hr trips.

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Ian Pellegrini
San Diego, California
Reported: 1 year ago

Ian Pellegrini San Diego, California Reported: 1 year ago

Ian here at KingTriton Sport Fishing!!! So we got in to the Bluefin this last week before the bite slowed down. Had a few hookups on the Nomad MadMacs 200g Silver Pink stripe. Had a double hook up on yellowtail trolling by a kelp patty that turned in to a pretty good drift for some yellows which was super fun. The weather came up a bit so we plan to get back in to it this following week.

Yellowtail Amberjack Fishing in San Diego, California

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Ian Pellegrini
San Diego, California
Reported: 1 year ago

Ian Pellegrini San Diego, California Reported: 1 year ago

Ian here!!! So we got in to the Bluefin this last week before the bite slowed down. Had a few hookups on the Nomad MadMacs 200g Silver Pink stripe. Had a double hook up on yellowtail trolling by a kelp patty that turned in to a pretty good drift for some yellows which was super fun. The weather came up a bit so we plan to get back in to it this following week.

Bluefin Tuna Fishing in San Diego, California

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 1 year ago

I'll check out the app. Here's a Bluefin my Skipper Ross and Deckhand Kai got on the Kite. A few nice Yellows too

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 1 year ago

I'll check out the app. Here's a Bluefin my Skipper Ross and Deckhand Kai got on the Kite. A few nice Yellows too

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 1 year ago

Halibut Spawn is going good and is quality. Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits.

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 1 year ago

Halibut Spawn is going good and is quality. Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits.

Halibut Fishing in San Diego, California

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 1 year ago

Halibut Spawn is going good and some quality Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 1 year ago

Halibut Spawn is going good and some quality Bluefin have just shown up at 50-60 miles! Lots of limits

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★★★★★
Went out fishing with Capt Andrew and his first mate Ace. The boat was clean and everything was set up and ready for us to enjoy the day. Unfortunately our day turned out with not any fish, but Capt Andrew and Ace worked very hard trying to find fish and searching all over. Saw a lot of aquatic life on our trip and enjoy the day out in the Pacific Ocean, zero fish but a 10 rating on effort, a very enjoyable day. We will be back to get that big one.
Guy D. | August 9, 2024

Trip: San Diego Offshore Roundup
★★★★★
Great trip wonderful time. We caught an astonishing variety of fish! Everyone had a great time.
John H. | October 11, 2023

Trip: 6 hr (AM or PM)
★★★★★
We had a great time on our trip with Captain Nathan’s crew! Noah was our skipper, and Nick was the deckhand. They were both helpful and engaging, and always there to lend a hand. Would definitely recommend for both beginner and experienced anglers!
Elena G. | August 2, 2023

Trip: Local Excursion - 42’ Hershine
★★★★★
Bobby was our captain and he treated myself, my son and my grandson like we owned the boat. He was very professional and courteous and answered all our questions. He gave us choices which no other service has in the past. This was much appreciated and I plan on returning again.
John P. | June 5, 2023

Trip: 6 hr (AM or PM)