San Diego Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in San Diego

Scottie Nguyen
San Diego, California
Reported: 1 day ago

Local Coastline Half-day Madness Limit style bonito fishing

Scottie Nguyen San Diego, California Reported: 1 day ago

Local Coastline Half-day Madness
Limit style bonito fishing

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 10 months ago

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 10 months ago

The Dodo was my second that day out of Buena Vista on the East Cape. The other was 26 kilos this guy was 32 kilos. Big day small boat. The Bluefin I caught, handlined and gaffed solo. It was in November off San Clemente on the kite Flyer rig. 5th blowup finally stuck. It was hot but the owner was happy and called it a day to celebrate Lee side of Catalina. I wanted to get a few more but the bite was off the next morning. Gotta hit while the iron is hot

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 1 year ago

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

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 1 year 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: 1 year ago

It's getting hot finally

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 1 year ago

It's getting hot finally

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 2 years ago

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 2 years 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: 2 years ago

Ian Pellegrini San Diego, California Reported: 2 years 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: 2 years ago

Ian Pellegrini San Diego, California Reported: 2 years 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: 2 years 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: 2 years 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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★★★★★
Had a great experience booking with Andrew. He was always so communicative and helpful about how the trip was looking and what options we had regarding timing, what to fish, and if the day would be good or not. We had just to reschedule from our original day but it all worked out great. Ended up going in November and crushed Bonito for a half day. Nearly every time we put lines in the water we got a bite on at least one of them. Really great trip had a time!
Kendra N. | November 26, 2025

Trip: San Diego Half Day Roundup
★★★★★
Captain Zeek got us straight into the action and had us psyched all day!
Jake S. | October 5, 2025

Trip: San Diego Nearshore / Offshore Trip
★★★★★
Great time, great fishing. Ezekiel was great, knew exactly what to and where to fish. We did “Not just go on a boat ride.” We caught a Yellow tail. Which was the icing on the cake.
Marvin M. | August 4, 2025

Trip: San Diego Nearshore Trip
★★★★★
Larry, Brice and Briggs were beyond great. Great charter, captain and fishing spots.
Perry B. | July 11, 2025

Trip: Half Day Charter
★★★★★
Travis was a first class guide, extremely attentive, helpful and most importantly, he put us on the fish! Had a great time with my Son and his two Marine Brothers for an unforgettable day of fishing.
Dustin S. | June 20, 2025

Trip: Half Day Inshore/Coastal
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Awesome trip, Captain Sam and his first mate Noah were extremely helpful. Captain had us in a school of bluefin within minutes of stopping. We all met our limit for the day! They cleaned them and bagged them. We got some really awesome pictures! Great trip and would highly recommend Captain Sam.
George D. | July 2, 2023

Trip: San Diego Offshore Adventure
★★★★★
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)

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