Damn Good Kite Fishing Charters In San Diego

The best kite fishing charters in San Diego are:

• The Long Run Sport Fishing
• Rocken Locken Tours

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 2 kite fishing trips in San Diego, and the most popular trips in the area are Full Day Local Offshore guided by Nathan and Local Offshore - 42’ Hershine guided by Nathan.

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 kite fishing guides / fishing lessons in San Diego? Check out our beginner and family friendly kite fishing guides in San Diego.

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. halibut, 2. bonito, 3. barracuda, 4. calico bass, and 5. california sheephead.

Prices for kite fishing in San Diego can range anywhere from about $1,193 to $2,998, 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 $2,504.

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 fall, and most anglers book their trips 24 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.