Latest Fishing Charter Report near San Diego

Dan McGonagle • January 12, 2026
fishing report from charter San Diego southern California

Family Fishing Trip REport Close to San Diego, CA

On this family fishing adventure, we were no farther than 5 miles from the jetty...aka, close.  Sometimes you don’t need to go too far to fill the freezer. 


The fishing techniques used in this fishing charter today were trolling, jigging with lures, and bottom fishing with live bait and swim baits. 


We started off the trip targeting Bonito so they can make some fresh poke bowls.  If you don't know, you should!  We caught about 10 to 15 and released all except three within about an hour. Bonito is great fresh, but not as good when frozen. It is also very tasty smoked.


After that, we found the hot rockfish rock and we caught limits of vermillion rockfish.  It was hot and heavy, and we even released a bunch. Also, there were a bunch of bocaccio and some other fish species in the mix.


Overall, a great fishing trip with a great family. They filled the freezer for the winter. 


Want to make your own fishing report?  Give me a shout!


Captain Dan - Fish Further Charters ( San Diego, CA )

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