Damn Good Kite Fishing Charters In San Diego

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 14 kite fishing trips in San Diego, and the most popular trips in the area are Coronado Islands 10 hr guided by Frank, 14 Hour Trip – Trophy Tuna guided by Aaron, and Local Offshore - 42’ Hershine guided by Nathan.

Our guides in San Diego are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 4849 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.

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

The most commonly sought after species for kite fishing in San Diego are: 1. bluefin tuna, 2. yellowtail amberjack, 3. yellowfin tuna, 4. mahi mahi, and 5. striped marlin.

Prices for kite fishing in San Diego can range anywhere from about $1,478 to $5,310, but the average price for a half day trip for kite fishing in San Diego is $1,335. The average price for a full day trip for kite fishing in San Diego is $3,474.

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.

The most popular season to go on a kite fishing charter in San Diego is summer, and most anglers book their trips 27 days in advance.

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 fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in San Diego.