San Diego Fishing

San Diego was once known as the Tuna Fishing Capital of the World until the late 1970’s, with over 40,000 people employed in the tuna industry. However, it is still one of the best destinations to catch giant Yellowfin Tuna and is now known as the home of the Long Range Fleet, with many boats offering trips to anglers in the Mexican waters south of the border.

Offshore fishing San Diego and the Baja coast is productive for catching some of the largest Yellowfin Tuna in the world, as well as Wahoo, Dorado (Dolphinfish), Bluefin, and Bigeye Tuna. The late summer and fall offers the biggest Yellowfin cows. The Long Range Fleet can provide multi day and week long trips for a true fishing vacation.

Bottom and kelp bed fishing around San Diego waters provides excellent opportunities to catch Yellowtail, Sculpin, Sharks, various Rockfish, Rock Cod, Sand Bass, and Calico Bass nearly all year round. Halibut frequent the area during spring, fall and winter. Large White Sea Bass are thick during the spring and are often caught on squid. There is also good fishing for Barracuda, and Bonito in the summer.

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Latest San Diego Fishing Reports

• 7/10
  We had another fun morning of Yellowfin Tuna fishing! All in all we have had great off shore fishing but it’s now time to start working our way back up the coast. We will have

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• 7/9
  We started off first thing in the morning with great Yellowtail fishing! Everybody tagged what they wanted on Yellows. After that we went into tuna mode and had a very steady

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• Limited Load 7-Day
  Great first day of fishing for our Limited Load 7-Day! We got to work first thing in the morning and had steady Yellowtail action until everyone was tired out this afternoon.

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• 7/5
  Although we had slow tuna fishing on our second night of the Hi’s tackle three day we ended it off strong with a more Yellowtail action and some quality Bluefin. The tuna bit

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• 7/4
  Today we celebrated the 4th of July with some decent Yellowtail action! We caught a couple of Bluefin Tuna as well. The Yellowtail definitely made for some good variety. We ar

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• Hi’s 3 Day
  Yesterday we departed on the Hi’s Tackle 3-Day Trip! Once we got to an area with good sign we were able to get on a decent plunker bite. Once the sun went down the fish kept b

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• Thank you Calstar and Shimano!
  Just wanted to thank Calstar and Shimano for sending us some new gear! Looking forward to putting our Calstar GG 6475 H’s GG 875 XXH’s Talica 16’s and 20’s to good use on upco

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• Nice Finish
  Good day time fishing followed up by a big evening got us what we needed and left them biting. Another great Rick Allen / John Handy invitational. TEAM RP

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• Rick Allen / John Handy 3 Day
  We departed yesterday on our annual Rick Allen / John Handy Invitational 3 day charter. We got off to a good start and enjoyed a good night of bluefin tuna fishing on 80-140 p

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• Wrap it up
  We wrapped up our John Collins 8 day with a few lingcod drifts the other day. We also celebrated our good friend Art’s birthday. Happy birthday Art! TEAM RP

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Top San Diego Bait & Tackle Stores

1. Fishermans Landing Tackle Shop
   Fisherman's Landing Tackle Shop - THE LEADER for more than 30 years! When Quality, Selection and Service matters, nobody comes close. We know saltwater fishing tackle and our professional staff is ready to help you with the competitive advantage
   

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2. Barnacle Bill's Bait & Tackle
   We are a local business here in Lemon Grove, California. Come visit our store and pick up your bait and tackle for your fishing. Whether it's for fresh or saltwater we've got what you're looking for.
   

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3. Angler's Choice
   Angler's Choice Tackle provides the most convenient in demand fishing products for the best price. Whether you are new to fishing or have been fishing for years we have got exactly what you want.
   

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4. Angler's Arsenal
   Fresh and Saltwater fishing Tackle. Featuring hand-poured custom fishing lures
   

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5. Norpine Flyfisher
   Located in San Diego, Norpine Flyfisher is your one stop shop for quality fly fishing equipment in all price ranges, with casting and stream/lake/surf Clinics to show you the how and where of all freshwater / saltwater fly fishing pursuits.
   

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6. Squidco Fishing
   Fishermen serving fishermen since 1939
   

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7. M & M Custom Fishing Rods
   
   

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8. Everingham Brothers Bait Co
   
   

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9. Kayak Fishing Supplies
   
   

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Top San Diego Fishing Charters & Guides

1. Royal Polaris
   Welcome aboard the Royal Polaris, considered to be the finest long-range Sportfishing vessel in the world. From summer Albacore, to Yellowtail and Wahoo, to giant Yellowfin Tuna, our catch record is unmatched.
   

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2. American Angler Sportfishing
   The American Angler is one of the most beautifully designed and appointed sport fishing boats in the San Diego fleet. The American Angler is 90’ x 25’ and features all the equipment needed to deliver a successful fishing trip.
   

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3. Vagabond Sportfishing
   Captain Michael Lackey knows a thing or two about fishing. Having caught his first bluefin at age 6 and working as a deckhand by 8, he’s got the experience and born with know-how to bring in the big fish. In fact, he brings in World Record fish! Wit
   

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4. Searcher Sportfishing
   Dreaming about catching bluefin, yellowfin tuna, yellowtail, dorado, wahoo and other saltwater fish?. At Searcher Sportfishing, we offer 1.5 day to to 7 day long range sportfishing excursions.
   

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5. California Shark Fishing
   San Diego offers anglers some of the best mako, thresher and blue shark fishing opportunities on the west coast. Come enjoy warm weather, calm seas and good shark fishing nearly all year. With over 50 years combined experience, our captains have the
   

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6. Fish Hunter Sportfishing Charters
   Private Fishing Charters, all inclusive Fishing trips to Los Coronados Islands or Offshore for great fishing action off the San Diego Coastline.
   

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7. Blackjack Sportfishing
   The Blackjack is a 29’ Center console boat built by Mirage boats and powered by a 2008 Volvo Penta Diesel engine. It is a Florida-style boat with a Carolina flare to the bow, which keeps passengers dry and allows for a complete walk around when fight
   

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8. H & M Sportfishing Landing
   H&M Landing is the West Coast's oldest, most experienced Sportfishing company and represents San Diego's finest ocean going passenger fleet. Whether you're looking for the challenge and excitement of offshore fishing or sea-going adve
   

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9. Blue Horizon Sportfishing
   The Blue Horizon and Captain Jim Sharp have proven over the years that he can put you on the fish. Whether it's local 3/4 day fishing at the Coronado Islands, overnight trips to San Clemente Island, or Offshore Tuna trips. Jim and his crew have t
   

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10. Point Loma Sportfishing
    At Point Loma Sportfishing, we have everything you need for your next offshore fishing adventure; be it a half-day day run to the local kelp beds, a private charter to the islands or outer banks or a long range trip deep into Mexican waters. Our full
    

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Top San Diego Marinas

1. Point Loma Marina
   Point Loma Marina is San Diego's newest marina located in Shelter Island's America's Cup Harbor. Nestled in the foothills of Point Loma, the marina offers a quiet atmosphere with a metropolitan feel. Point Loma Marina's location is id
   

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2. Shelter Island Marina
   Shelter Island Marina is centrally located in the Shelter Island Basin of San Diego Bay (Latitude 32 50.1 N, Longitude 117 13.5 W) and is a favorite stopping point for everything from small boats to super yachts and cruisers. It's the closest yac
   

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3. Kona Kai Marina
   Welcome to Kona Kai Marina, the closest marina to the open ocean in San Diego Bay. Along with the beauty of San Diego, Kona Kai Marina offers all our guests convenient docking, great amenities and excellent customer service. Our boaters enjoy deep wa
   

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4. Chula Vista Marina
   We are located in San Diego's Beautiful South Bay, We are just 7 minutes from downtown, South of the Bridge, in a peaceful "island like" haven.
   

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5. Safe Harbor Sunroad
   We are entirely dedicated to providing Safe Harbor Sunroad Members with an unparalleled waterfront experience - whether enjoying a day at home port or exploring any of Safe Harbor’s premium nationwide locations.
   

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Bouy Conditions

Station 46232 - Point Loma South, CA (191)
July 18, 2025 5:26 pm PDT
Location: 32.517N 117.425W
Significant Wave Height: 3.9 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 17 sec
Average Period: 9.3 sec
Mean Wave Direction: S (173°)
Water Temperature: 68.9°F (20.5°C)

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