Had an awesome afternoon-evening trip with San Diego Charters! Captain Kevin was amazing. He takes it seriously and took the time to teach us all what to do and why we were doing it. He knows the spots where the fish are at and can answer all questions. We had a ton of questions and Captain Kevin took the time to explain everything, from the engines to the inner workings of the bay to the fish, of course. We were feeling like pros in no time, manning our lines and rigging bait. At first I was bummed we did not have time in our trip for the open ocean, but the bay trip was really awesome, you can see all the excitement of the bay with freighters, aircraft carriers, jets buzzing overhead and commercial fishing boats in action. Kevin provided everything we could need, all the equipment plus snacks and drinks. The boat was super big and comfortable for the five of us, with an inside area for anyone in your party who is maybe not so keen on fishing the whole time. Overall this was such a great experience with such a dedicated and knowledgeable captain who really cares about his craft. We did not hook any fish but had an amazing time nonetheless. We went in January and plan on coming back in the high season! Thanks Captain Kevin and San Diego Charters!
Had an awesome afternoon-evening trip with San Diego Charters! Captain Kevin was amazing. He takes it seriously and took the time to teach us all what to do and why we were doing it. He knows the spots where the fish are at and can answer all questions. We had a ton of questions and Captain Kevin took the time to explain everything, from the engines to the inner workings of the bay to the fish, of course. We were feeling like pros in no time, manning our lines and rigging bait. At first I was... Más
Kevin was so great with our kids, we moved around lots until we found some fish to bite! We contacted Kevin very short notice and he was very accommodating. We saw tons of seals up close and all kids got a fish. Super successful for us and I would recommend Kevin as a captain for anyone looking for some quality family time!
First time for everyone in my group to go deep sea fishing. We caught fish, had fun and want to go again. The fish tasted great grilled! The boat comfortably had 6 people, we had 1 minor. Felt safe the entire time. The captain is knowledgeable and enjoys fishing too, so he was engaged in going for fish. Hats off to the Captain who made sure we were all having fun, safe and learned something about fishing. It is worth the tine, money and make great memories.
Deck hand Sam super nice young man This was a different type of fishing then what we are used to, as for Tuna we had always trolled not drift with live bait, bottom fishing we had always jigged this time we used live bait with a weight. We feel that when cleaning the fish that a lot was wasted.
We use various methods when fishing for different types of fish, depending on the season, daily weather and fishing conditions, angler experience and type of charter booked. This charter was upgraded to an 8 hr offshore islands fishing trip. Our target was yellowtail and rockfish, not tuna. As always, this was discussed with the charter prior to departure. We do provide fish cleaning service as part of our charters, however the option to utilize outside services is always available. Experienced anglers are welcome to clean the fish themselves, as well. In this case, our crew cleaned, bagged and vacuum sealed over 35 fish, including barracuda, sculpin, bass, and rockfish.
We use various methods when fishing for different types of fish, depending on the season, daily weather and fishing conditions, angler experience and type of charter booked. This charter was upgraded to an 8 hr offshore islands fishing trip. Our target was yellowtail and rockfish, not tuna. As always, this was discussed with the charter prior to departure. We do provide fish cleaning service as part of our charters, however the option to utilize outside services is always available.... Más
If you are NOT a professional fisherman do not book with Kevin. I booked this $1200 trip with my three teenage sons, myself and husband. The only person who had experience fishing was my husband. Kevin has a lot of knowledge and experience but absolutely zero patience. He was all over the place did not take the time to show anyone anything and was basically condescending and rude. He would bark orders and if anyone struggled with a direction he would come and literally snatch the pole out of our hands. We caught a few fish but honestly no one had a good time. My 14 year old has ASD and the look of defeat in his face was heartbreaking because Kevin just talked down to him and made him feel terrible. We booked this trip to have a great family experience and it was very disappointing to be treated the way we were. Like I said Kevin is knowledgeable and a talented fisherman but he has no business being a guide -
If you are NOT a professional fisherman do not book with Kevin. I booked this $1200 trip with my three teenage sons, myself and husband. The only person who had experience fishing was my husband. Kevin has a lot of knowledge and experience but absolutely zero patience. He was all over the place did not take the time to show anyone anything and was basically condescending and rude. He would bark orders and if anyone struggled with a direction he would come and literally snatch the pole out... Más
Thank you for your feedback. I apologize and take full responsibility for not providing a good experience for you and your family. I misread your family dynamic completely.
I feel terrible that your son was disappointed with our interaction. All of your sons seemed very capable and happy to be offshore. My goal is always to provide a good experience and put fish on the deck. My records indicate that it was a clear and beautiful day on the water with calm seas, we caught quality fish early and returned home safely, on schedule. Clearly there was miscommunication on my end. Thank you very much for the generous tip and for not leaving a 1 star review. Every charter is different. Again, I am very sorry your experience was not as good as others.
Thank you for your feedback. I apologize and take full responsibility for not providing a good experience for you and your family. I misread your family dynamic completely. I feel terrible that your son was disappointed with our interaction. All of your sons seemed very capable and happy to be offshore. My goal is always to provide a good experience and put fish on the deck. My records indicate that it was a clear and beautiful day on the water with calm seas, we caught... Más