San Diego Fishing Reports (December 2025)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in San Diego

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

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

Bluefin Tuna Fishing in San Diego, California

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

Halibut Spawn is going good and some 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: 2 years ago

Some nice grade Halibut starting to move in for the spring spawn. Lots of Bass, Sharks Leopard Smooth Hound and Guitar Fish.

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 2 years ago

Some nice grade Halibut starting to move in for the spring spawn. Lots of Bass, Sharks Leopard Smooth Hound and Guitar Fish.

Flounder Fishing in San Diego, California

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Nathan Beall
San Diego, California
Reported: 3 years ago

Fishing continues to be hot for Darado, Bluefin and Yellowfin Tuna in full Day and overnight range. It's coming in waves as the warm water pockets move up from the storms off Cabo. When the wind lays down for a day or more we should have some really solid counts...

Nathan Beall San Diego, California Reported: 3 years ago

Mahi Mahi / Dorado Fishing in San Diego, California

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Mark Mihelich
San Diego, California
Reported: 3 years ago

Hey David, The Mahi are still biting along with some good rockfishing! Wear and conditions have been excellent.

Mark Mihelich San Diego, California Reported: 3 years ago

Hey David,
The Mahi are still biting along with some good rockfishing! Wear and conditions have been excellent.

Rockfish Fishing in San Diego, California

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Mark Mihelich
San Diego, California
Reported: 3 years ago

The Mahi are still biting along with some good rockfishing! Wear and conditions have been excellent.

Mark Mihelich San Diego, California Reported: 3 years ago

The Mahi are still biting along with some good rockfishing! Wear and conditions have been excellent.

Mahi Mahi Fishing in San Diego, California

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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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Deep Sea Fishing in San Diego

Long Run Offshore - 42' Hershine

83% (6) Guided by Nathan

42 ft 1 - 6 People From $5,100

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Nearshore Fishing in San Diego

Local Excursion - 31’ Chris Craft

83% (6) Guided by Nathan

31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,000

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