Fishing Charter in San diego

Interested in your own private San Diego, CA FISHING CHARTER?


Come join veteran owner and Captain Dan and find out why we have 145 5-star reviews on Google


We can handle anglers of any skill level, and can fish both inshore and offshore.  Our boat is a 28-foot express Sportfisher with tuna tower, top of the line electronics and equipment. 


Come fish San Diego with us!

Book Your Trip Online (click here) GOT QUESTIONS?

We can handle up to 4 anglers in our boat for any kind of fishing trip around San Diego, CA.

Come Join Captain Dan McGonagle who has been fishing the San Diego Pacific for over 15 years.

If you ask him, fishing is life, always has been, always will be.

San Diego Fishing Charters

Interested in your own private San Diego, CA FISHING CHARTER?


Come join veteran owner and Captain Dan and find out why we have over 140 5-star reviews on Google


We can handle anglers of any skill level, and can fish both inshore and offshore.  Our boat is a 28-foot express Sportfisher with tuna tower, top of the line electronics and equipment. 


Come fish San Diego with us!

Book Your Trip Online (click here) GOT QUESTIONS?

We can handle up to 4 anglers in our boat for any kind of fishing trip around san diego, ca.

Come Join Captain Dan McGonagle who has been fishing the San Diego Pacific for over 15 years.

IF YOU ASK HIM, FISHING IS LIFE, ALWAYS HAS BEEN, AND ALWAYS WILL BE.

San Diego Fishing Charters

Interested in your own private fishing charter in San Diego?


COME JOIN VETERAN OWNER AND CAPTAIN DAN AND FIND OUT WHY WE HAVE 145 5-STAR REVIEWS ON GOOGLE!


WE CAN HANDLE ANGLERS OF ANY SKILL LEVEL, AND CAN FISH BOTH INSHORE AND OFFSHORE. OUR BOAT IS A 28-FOOT EXPRESS SPORTFISHER WITH TUNA TOWER, TOP OF THE LINE ELECTRONICS AND EQUIPMENT.

COME FISH SAN DIEGO WITH US!

GOT QUESTIONS? Book Your Trip Online (click here)

whAT fishing charters out of san diego do we offer?

What Makes This San Diego fishing guide unique?

Captain Dan

I am the owner and only operator of fish further charters. I do not hire out any captains to run my boat for me and I have built this business from the ground up. Many other captains and companies own multiple boats and have multiple captains running trips for them on boats that they do not own. Families, friends and kids are always welcome. I specialize in taking kids out for A fishing experience of a lifetime that will get them hooked forever. I am also a marine mechanic and do all of my own maintenance and electrical work on my boat, Making sure that my boat Is always in top-notch shape and ready for the open sea. 

As a 100-Ton Masters Captain with years of experience on 6-pack and larger sport fishing boats, Dan knows the fishery here well and loves to put guests on fish.

Whether it be inshore or offshore, he thrives to give you the best possible experience on the water.

have you seen the reviews of our fishing charter?

San Diego, CA Fishing Reports

cod fishing mexico san diego
By Dan McGonagle January 22, 2026
With rockfish being closed in California waters until April, we decided to go about 12 miles from the bay around San Diego into Mexican Waters to load up on delicious cod. It’s nice to be able to fish on both sides of the border when something’s closed on the California side. Mexico also has higher limits for certain species of rockfish like Vermilion. We can keep five in Mexico and only two in California when it is open to fish. Rockfish live anywhere on the bottom from 100 feet or deeper. With that in mind, we are always bottom fishing for these types of fish. Most of my spots are anywhere between 200 and 400 feet, but I try to fish as shallow as possible to minimize reeling them up. Sometimes they are biting deeper and sometimes shallower, depends on the outing and time of year. Bottom fishing consist of a two-hook set up where we can fish two different baits all the way on the bottom with a lead weight to get us down there.  Today, we used swim baits and sardines as our bait.
family fishing charter San Diego
By Dan McGonagle January 12, 2026
On this San Diego fishing report, we bounced around and caught a variety of fish species for the freezer. Come with our fishing charter for your report.
Fishing Charter for Swordfish in San Diego, CA
By Dan McGonagle January 12, 2026
The latest swordfish fishing report from Fish Further Charters, near the San Diego area. Call today to learn more and book.

RECENT FISHING TRIPS NEAR SAN DIEGO ON INSTAGRAM

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • How Many People Can The Boat Handle?

    Further can comfortably accommodate a maximum of 4 passengers.

  • How does payment work for fishing trips?

    A 50% deposit is required upon booking. The remaining 50% will be collected before your trip departure. Visa, MasterCard, Apple Pay, and Cash are accepted.

  • What is Your Cancellation Policy?

    Cancellations more than two weeks before your trip will be refunded in full. Any cancellation within two weeks of your trip cannot be refunded, and you forfeit your deposit.

  • Are California Fishing Licenses Included?

    Licenses are not included. These are available for purchase online here. For Island trips, you’ll need a Mexican fishing license, available for purchase here. Both are also available at the Dana Landing Tackle Shop about 1 mile from the dock.

  • Food & Drinks

    Water, Gatorade, sodas, and snacks will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages and food. Note there is a microwave and a refrigerator onboard.

  • Do I need a passport?

    Passports are only necessary for Island fishing trips.

  • Is Gratuity Included in Your Fishing Charter?

    Gratuity is not included in your fare. If you had a memorable trip, let your skipper know by tipping. Industry standards are 10-20% of trip cost.

san diego fishing charter boat

Furthur is a 28′ Albemarle Express powered with twin Yanmar diesel inboard engines. She has a 260-gallon fuel capacity, giving her a 450 mile range at a cruise speed of 22 knots. This sportfishing boat carries a 65-gallon bait tank, holding 3-4 scoops, allows for every fishing opportunity desirable.


Furthur has a tower with controls to boost fish-finding opportunities, and console seating to provide a comfortable ride for you and your crew. With a full head, microwave, and refrigerator, you’ll have a comfortable and memorable fishing experience aboard.

How many passengers can you accommodate?

Further can comfortably accommodate a maximum of 4 passengers.

How does payment work?

A 50% deposit is required upon booking. The remaining 50% will be collected before your trip departure. Visa, MasterCard, Apple Pay, and Cash are accepted.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellations more than two weeks before your trip will be refunded in full. Any cancellation within two weeks of your trip cannot be refunded, and you forfeit your deposit.

Are Licenses Included?

Licenses are not included. These are available for purchase online here. For Island trips, you’ll need a Mexican fishing license, available for purchase here. Both are also available at the Dana Landing Tackle Shop about 1 mile from the dock.

Are Food And Drinks Provided?

Water, Gatorade, sodas, and snacks will be provided. Guests are welcome to bring their own alcoholic beverages and food. Note there is a microwave and a refrigerator onboard.

Do I need a passport?

Passports are only necessary for Island fishing trips.

GRATUITY INCLUDED

Gratuity is not included in your fare. If you had a memorable trip, let your skipper know by tipping. Industry standards are 10-20% of trip cost.

What Makes Fishing the San Diego Area of California So Unique?


San Diego is a great place to fish for multiple species throughout the year. In the summertime, we have San Diego fishing charters for yellowfin, tuna, bluefin, tuna, skip jack, dorado, mahi-mahi, striped marlin, yellowtail, and even swordfish. Bottom Fishing also is great throughout the entire year for rock, fish, halibut, white fish, sheep head, bass, shark, sculpin, yellowtail, and many other species. With great weather year-round and is always a good time to get out on the water here in San Diego. Storms are almost never a factor we have to worry about for our fishing charters. 

Fishing Charter Trip San Diego

What makes CAPTAIN DAN get up every morning for another day of chartered fishing?

I have been fishing here in San Diego for about 20 years and in other parts of the country, all my life. I live and breathe to fish, and I love teaching and taking people out who share the passion of being on The ocean, catching fish and seeing the wildlife. It is rewarding for me to see the looks on peoples faces as they are reeling in their catch And pulling fish over the side Of the boat.


What is your favorite type of fishing AROUND SAN DIEGO, out of all the tYPES AND aREAS...And why?

Personally, my favorite type of fishing is offshore fishing near San Diego. It’s all about the hunt. There can be a lot of down time while we are searching for the fish, but it's worth it.  I keep my eyes glued through my binoculars in my tower, and do my very best to hunt the fish down and get on them. Something as simple as a single bird through the binoculars can put you on the school of a lifetime.

Fish Further Charter Boat in San Diego

What should be an anglers realistic expectation for ANY day on the water WITH OUR fISHING CHARTER with you?

Guests should expect to have a memorable day on the water whether we catch 20 fish or just one. It’s all about the personable experience and spending time together on the water...with fishing involved, obviously.


In YOUR mind, what is the reason for all the 5-star reviews? 

I’m very personable and great with people as well as kids in general. I do this because I love it and people realize that. I give 100% always, no matter how tough the fishing can be. There are always back up plans to make sure we put some fish in the boat on any type of San Diego charter trip. My positive attitude and optimism goes a long way and creating a memorable and exciting experience, no matter the day.