San Diego is known for the beautiful beaches, but you can only loaf on the sand for so long. When it is time to do something else, just look to that big body of water in front of you. The deep sea fishing in San Diego is excellent.
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 San Diego coast offers some tremendous opportunities for anglers. The coast brings together flows of warm water that result in large kelp beds. The fish congregate around the kelp beds, which makes for great fishing.
So, what can you expect to catch? The fish include barracuda, Dorado, white sea bass, sand bass, calico bass, and mackerel. Take a longer trip out to the 60 mile point and you can catch Skipjack, Albacore and a variety of big Tuna.
The boat trip options in San Diego really come down to two spots. In the center of town, you will find a number of boats leaving from San Diego Harbor. Oceanside is the second spot in the North County area. You can also charter a boat, but bring your big wallet.
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.
One of the slicker options is San Diego Sportfishing, Inc. Based in Point Loma, the company specializes in one day or less trips, but also offers charters to those looking for longer trips. The outfit has three boats.
Up the coast in Oceanside, you can charter a 32 foot Rodovich Sportfisher via the Fish Taxi charter. Captained by Don Nelson, this is a much more personal experience than one would find with the San Diego Sportfishing operation.
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 second issue to consider is sea sickness. The boat is going to roll, even if it is a large boat. Yes, we are all tough men and women, but it does not really matter. Getting sea sick on a trip is horrific. Make sure to take sea sickness preventive measures.
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.
About the Author:
Tom Gibson writes about trout fishing for NomadJournals.com where you can find fishing log books.
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