4 San Diego Fishing Trips Worth Booking

1.2-Hour San Diego Pier Fishing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $74Our pick

Meet guides such as TC, Angel, Chris, or Cruz at Crystal Pier for two hours of shore fishing. You’ll learn to bait, cast, set the drag, and identify local fish while using provided rods, tackle, and bait. Families may catch rays, croaker, perch, bass, or even a small shark, all returned safely to the water.

“It was a great fishing experience, Cruz helped me learn the trade. The spot was good as well. Caught some fish within a few minutes.”

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2.TC’S FISHING ADVENTURES! 2-Hour Fishing Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $74

Meet TC’s team at 4500 Ocean Blvd in Ocean Beach for a hands-on, two-hour pier fishing session. You’ll learn to cast, bait hooks, handle fish, and fish for bass, croaker, mackerel, rays, leopard sharks, and more. Guides including TC, Cruz, and Diego work well with beginners and children. Dolphins may pass nearby.

“We had an amazing time! TC and his crew took care of us! They hustled to put us in position to be successful!! Caught some fish and made some memories!! We will be back!”

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3.Private Half-Day San Diego Fishing Trip for up to 6 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Spend about six hours fishing San Diego’s coast with Pelican Sportfishing and Captain Shaun, with all gear, tackle, instruction, water, and fish cleaning included. You’ll fish around kelp forests and underwater structure for species such as yellowtail, rockfish, bass, halibut, lingcod, sheephead, and bonito. Wildlife sightings are possible, and the boat is private for your group.

“Captain Bobby was awesome. EXTREMELY helpful and knowledgeable. This was definitely worth it. It was a private trip— so it felt less like a tour and more like just being out on a friend’s boat. I would certainly recommend Pelican Sportfishing to anyone.”

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4.Pier Fishing Tour – San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Meet your English-speaking captain on Shelter Island for a two-hour, family-friendly pier fishing session. Your fee includes the fishing pole, tackle, and bait, so you can arrive ready to cast. The tour is catch and release, with a maximum of 10 people, and returns to the starting point.

“Such a disappointment… waste of time and money. The guide was totally disengaged, offered no real help other than a. Initial cast. No bites, no catch, no fun.”

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