Come to San Diego and you will end up sitting on the beach. As you are, you will probably notice the boats cruising offshore with people fishing. Simply put, the fishing off the coast is tremendous and makes for a good day trip.
Just what is deep sea fishing? It is a trip ranging from half a day to three or four days. On one day trips or less, you board the boat at the crack of dawn and fish during the day. On longer trips, you usually leave at night so you can sleep on the way out to the fishing grounds.
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.
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.
The deep sea boating operations in San Diego range from the slick corporate option to the salty dog captain on his own boat. Each has pros and cons, so you will just have to go with whatever grabs you as a good choice.
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.
If you have never been on a deep sea fishing trip make sure you prepare properly. It is going to be cool in the early morning, so dress warmly. It is going to heat up later, so make sure to have a change of clothes. As always, wear sunscreen.
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.
San Diego has a lot to offer visitors. From the beaches to the famous zoo, there is a lot to do. If you like fishing, make sure you take at least a half day trip to check out the deep sea fishing off the coast.