San Diego 3.5 Day Luxury Offshore Charter

San Diego's Premier 3.5-Day Offshore Charter

When you're ready to step up your game and fish San Diego's offshore waters the right way, the Prenuptial Agreement delivers exactly what serious anglers dream about. This isn't your typical day-trip charter – we're talking about a full 3.5 days aboard a world-class 65-foot vessel that's built for comfort and designed to put you on fish. With space for just six guests, you get the kind of personalized attention and elbow room that makes all the difference when you're targeting trophy species in deep water. Starting at Seaforth Marina bright and early at 6 a.m., you'll have the luxury of time to work the best spots from La Jolla's kelp forests to the offshore canyons where the real monsters live.

What to Expect on the Water

The Prenuptial Agreement isn't just another fishing boat – she's a floating base camp that lets you fish the way the pros do. At 65 feet, you've got plenty of deck space to work multiple lines without getting tangled up with other anglers, plus the stability to stay comfortable even when the Pacific gets a little choppy. The crew knows these waters like the back of their hand, and they're not just along for the ride – they're actively working to put you on fish, whether that means adjusting tackle, reading the electronics, or knowing exactly where to find bait schools. You'll cover serious ground over three and a half days, hitting everything from the inshore kelp beds around Point Loma to the deep-water structure where yellowfin and bluefin tuna cruise. The boat's equipped with top-rated electronics and all the gear you need, but feel free to bring your favorite rods if you've got setups you trust.

Offshore Tactics & Territory

San Diego offshore fishing is all about reading the water and adapting your approach. We're talking about working multiple techniques depending on what's happening out there – trolling spreader bars and cedar plugs for tuna, dropping iron jigs on kelp paddies, and live bait fishing when the conditions are right. The boat carries a serious bait tank setup, so you'll have fresh sardines, anchovies, and mackerel when the bite calls for it. Your captain monitors water temperature breaks, bird activity, and bait schools using professional-grade fish finders and GPS plotters that mark productive spots season after season. The extended time frame means you're not rushing – if the morning bite is slow, you can work different depths or move to entirely new areas. Some days you'll be trolling the 100-fathom curve, other days you might find yourself drifting kelp paddies 20 miles offshore where dorado and yellowtail are stacked up.

Species You'll Want to Hook

San Diego's offshore waters are famous for their variety, and the extended trip time means you'll likely encounter multiple species that call these waters home. Yellowfin tuna are the bread and butter of local offshore fishing, typically running anywhere from 15 to 40 pounds, with occasional larger fish pushing 60-plus. These fish are built for speed and endurance – they'll test your drag and your patience, especially when they sound and refuse to come up easy. Peak yellowfin action usually happens from July through October, but you can find them year-round if you know where to look. They love structure and temperature breaks, and when you find a school, the action can be non-stop.

Bluefin tuna are the ultimate prize fish in San Diego waters, and when they're around, everything else takes a backseat. These fish can range from 20-pound "rats" all the way up to 200-pound giants that will humble even experienced anglers. Bluefin are incredibly smart and notoriously picky – they might ignore perfectly good bait for hours, then suddenly turn on and bite everything you throw at them. The best bluefin fishing typically happens from spring through fall, but recent years have seen them showing up at unexpected times. When you hook one, be ready for a fight that can last an hour or more.

Dorado, or mahi-mahi, bring the color and acrobatics that make offshore fishing so addictive. These bright gold and green fish love floating kelp paddies and debris lines, and they're known for their spectacular jumps and bulldogging runs. Most San Diego dorado run between 10 and 25 pounds, though larger fish are always possible. They're typically most abundant from summer through early fall, and they're excellent eating fish that make the cooler heavy in the best possible way.

Yellowtail are Southern California's signature game fish, and the offshore grounds around San Diego produce some of the biggest specimens you'll find anywhere. These fish are smart, strong, and absolutely relentless once hooked – they'll use every kelp strand and rock pile to try to break you off. Yellowtail fishing is often about finesse, using lighter line and smaller hooks than you might expect, because these fish can be surprisingly picky. Peak season runs from spring through fall, but the biggest fish often show up during the cooler months when most anglers aren't expecting them.

Time to Book Your Spot

A 3.5-day private charter on the Prenuptial Agreement isn't something you book on a whim – this is the kind of trip that creates fishing stories you'll tell for years. With space limited to just six anglers, you're getting an exclusive experience that lets you fish at your own pace without the crowds and chaos of larger party boats. The extended timeframe means you can target different species as conditions change, work new techniques, and really dial in your offshore game. Whether you're looking to check trophy fish off your bucket list or just want to experience San Diego's offshore waters the right way, this charter delivers the access and expertise you need. Don't wait too long to secure your dates – the best fishing seasons book up fast, and there's nothing worse than watching the reports roll in while you're stuck on shore.