Angling Offshore In San Diego
People often visit San Diego for the beaches, but there is much more to do in the City. Deep sea fishing is an option few take advantage of, but probably wish they did. There is a mighty big ocean off the coast and it is full of good fishing.
Deep sea fishing is a niche of fishing unto its own. You board a boat at the crack of dawn and head out a few miles to quality fishing spots. If you prefer, there are longer trips that take you out to the big fish like tuna over three or four days.
The waters off of San Diego are excellent for fishing. The warm waters and kelp beds provide a perfect habitat. The prime location is between three to ten miles offshore. The fish in this area are plentiful and include some great game fish.
What kind of fish can you find off San Diego? How about three types of bass, including Calico, Sea and Sand? Dorado and Barracuda are also found. Take a longer trip and you can get into big tuna, Albacore and more.
The deep sea fishing boats are found in two areas in San Diego. In the north county, we have Oceanside which is the last northern town in the county. Point Loma is our second spot and located just to the west of downtown San Diego.
There are numerous boats taking anglers and each offers different trips and accommodations. The prices, of course, also vary. In general, you can expect boats with six to 15 berths and prices ranging from forty bucks a day on up.
With three boats, San Diego Sportfishing, Inc., is one of the larger operations in San Diego. Based in Point Loma, the outfit focuses on one day or partial day trips, but is available for longer trips if you want to charter the boat.
The Fish Taxi is a deep sea fishing option out of Oceanside. Captain Don Nelson helms the 32 foot Radovich Sportfisher, a six foot passenger boat. Fish Taxi is strictly a charter boat, so make sure to contact Don at 1.800.593.1234 to check the latest rates.
A quick word of caution about deep sea fishing. If it is your first time, make sure you are prepared. Early mornings on the water are going to be cold, so dress appropriately. As the day heats up, so will you. Layered clothing is advisable.
The boat will be going up and down, side to side and rolling. Sea sickness will be a problem. Nothing will ruin your fishing worse than feeding the fish all day. There are patches you can put behind your ear that will stop it. Bring them.
Deep sea fishing off the San Diego coast is an absolute blast. You will have a great time and are almost assured to catch more than a few fish. After you come back, get ready to fire up the barbeque.
