Aerial view of Bluebill cruising the bay

Mission Bay · San Diego

4-Hour Fishing Charter

$1,500 · 4 hrs · Up to 12 guests

Short on time but want lines in the water? The 4-hour trip is a bay cruise and bay fishing combo: we stay in the bay and target sand bass, bay bass, halibut and other bay fish - a relaxed, productive outing that still fits a half day of plans ashore.

Departures: Morning · Midday · Afternoon

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What's included

  • All tackle, bait and fishing gear, or bring your own
  • Expert captain and crew
  • Equipped with U.S. Coast Guard-required safety equipment, including adult and child life jackets.
  • Sleeping quarters, full bathroom, kitchen and dining area aboard

Highlights

  • Four hours on the water - a bay cruise and bay fishing combo in one
  • Sand bass, bay bass, halibut and other bay fish
  • Great first trip for kids and new anglers - the crew coaches throughout
  • Tackle, bait and crew included
An angler aboard holding up a fresh-caught rockfish
A fresh catch aboard Bluebill

The day, step by step

  1. 01Depart Mission Bay
  2. 02Cruise the bay
  3. 03Fish for sand bass, bay bass, halibut and other bay fish
  4. 04Return to Mission Bay

Rates

$1,500

  • Duration: 4 hrs
  • Up to 12 guests.
  • Listed price covers up to 6 guests on a captain-and-crew charter. Groups of 7-12 run under a bareboat structure (7-9 guests 1.25x; 10-12 guests 1.5x) and your group hires the captain separately.
  • Price is per boat, not per person.

Available add-ons

  • Fish ProcessingCatch cleaned, filleted and packed.$100 - $200
  • Full CateringCharcuterie board or hot meals.$50 - $150 per person

Add-on ranges are market estimates - the crew confirms final pricing in your written quote.

  • Tackle, bait and crew are included.

More fishing trips

Four hours, lines in the water, all gear included.

Pick a date and the crew confirms availability within 24 hours.