Plan a Fishing Trip to San Diego, CA

77 guidesBest months: May, June, July, August

What's Biting in San Diego Right Now

Yellowtail
Excellentsaltwater
Trolling, Live Bait, Jigging
Largemouth Bass
Excellentfreshwater
Spinning, Baitcasting, Fly Fishing
Spiny Dogfish
ExcellentVarious
Yellowfin Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Bigeye Tuna
ExcellentVarious
Calico Bass
Goodsaltwater
Casting, Jigging, Live Bait
Bluefin Tuna
GoodVarious
Barracuda
Goodsaltwater
Trolling, Casting, Live Bait Fishing
Halibut
Goodsaltwater
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Drift Fishing
Tiger Shark
GoodVarious
Dusky Shark
GoodVarious
Black Marlin
GoodVarious
Bonito
GoodVarious
Copper Rockfish
GoodVarious
Smooth Dogfish
GoodVarious
Spinner Shark
GoodVarious
Striped Marlin
GoodVarious
King Mackerel
GoodVarious
Lemon Shark
GoodVarious
Lingcod
GoodVarious
Longbill Spearfish
GoodVarious
Longfin Mako
GoodVarious
Vermilion Rockfish
GoodVarious
Rockfish
GoodVarious
Smooth Hammerhead
GoodVarious
Spanish Mackerel
Goodsaltwater
Casting, Trolling, Live Bait
Swordfish
GoodVarious
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark
GoodVarious
Blacknose Shark
GoodVarious
Porbeagle
GoodVarious
Scalloped Hammerhead
GoodVarious
Sevengill Shark
GoodVarious
Sharks
GoodVarious
Silky Shark
GoodVarious
Skipjack Tuna
GoodVarious
Eagle Ray
GoodVarious
False Albacore
GoodVarious
Finetooth Shark
GoodVarious
Frigate Tuna
GoodVarious
Great Hammerhead
GoodVarious
Mackerel
GoodVarious
Mahi Mahi
GoodVarious
Nurse Shark
GoodVarious
Arctic Grayling
GoodVarious
Blackfin Tuna
GoodVarious
Blacktip Shark
GoodVarious
Blue Rockfish
GoodVarious
Bonnethead Shark
GoodVarious
Bull Shark
GoodVarious
Cabezon
GoodVarious
Canary Rockfish
GoodVarious
Cero Mackerel
GoodVarious
Blue Shark
GoodVarious
Kelp Greenling
GoodVarious
Kingfish
GoodVarious
Thresher Shark
GoodVarious
Sandbar Shark
GoodVarious
Black Rockfish
GoodVarious
White Seabass
Fairsaltwater
Live Bait, Jigging, Trolling
Bocaccio
FairVarious
Shortfin Mako
FairVarious
White Marlin
FairVarious
Yelloweye Rockfish
FairVarious
Opah
FairVarious
Sand Tiger Shark
FairVarious
Albacore Tuna
FairVarious
Blue Marlin
FairVarious
Sixgill Shark
FairVarious

What to Bring

Check with San Diego guides about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

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Prepare for Your Trip

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Things to Do in San Diego

Activities for your non-fishing days

California Fishing License

License: Sport Fishing License and Sturgeon Report Card

Specific closures and regulations apply to certain waters, including the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Check current regulations before fishing.