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Everything to Know About Booking a San Diego bluefin tuna fishing charter

What are the best bluefin tuna fishing charters in San Diego?

The best bluefin tuna fishing charters in San Diego are:

Why should I book a bluefin tuna fishing charter in San Diego with Captain Experiences?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 19 bluefin tuna trips in San Diego, and the most popular trips in the area are Offshore Tuna Chase guided by Ian, Extended Day Offshore Experience guided by Ezekiel, and Coronado Islands Fishing Trip guided by Ezekiel.

Our guides in San Diego are rated a 4.83 out of 5 based on 8293 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

Looking for kid friendly bluefin tuna guides / fishing lessons in San Diego? Check out our beginner and family friendly bluefin tuna guides in San Diego.

What types of bluefin tuna fishing charters are common in San Diego?

Deep Sea fishing is the most popular type of fishing for bluefin tuna in San Diego as well as nearshore fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in San Diego are trolling, heavy tackle fishing, and bottom fishing but light tackle fishing and live bait fishing are popular as well.

How much do San Diego bluefin tuna fishing charters cost?

Prices for bluefin tuna in San Diego can range anywhere from about $2,000 to $4,500, but the average price for a full day trip for bluefin tuna in San Diego is $3,124.

Is booking a fishing guide worth the money?

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

What month is best for bluefin tuna fishing in San Diego?

The most popular season for bluefin tuna fishing in San Diego is summer, and most anglers book their trips 37 days in advance.

Do I need a San Diego fishing license for bluefin tuna and what are the bag limits for bluefin tuna in San Diego?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in San Diego, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in San Diego. When in doubt, your guide will always know all the relevant rules and regulations in San Diego.

Recent Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Got us on to a lot of fish, insanely helpful in landing all those yellowtail, Captain Zeek and Ace were great!

    George Z. | July 14, 2026

    Trip: Extended Day Offshore Experience

  • ★★★★★
    Best way to spend my 40th birthday! We had a blast on the "Toda a Nada". The name says it all, "All or Nothing". Our Captain, Bruce was awesome and really put in the work to make sure we came home with fish in hand. When asked, "about what time does the charter end" his response was, "when we have fish in the boat". That's my kind of Captain! We did just that, pulled in 4 beautiful, hard-fighting, yellowtail. A total of 75 pounds. There was a processor there dock-side who took it straight from the boat to their shop. The next day our fish was cleaned and ready for pick-up. Great experience all around! Highly recommend!

    Mary E. | April 2, 2026

    Trip: 3/4 Day 8 Hr Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

  • ★★★★★
    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

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