Author: Captain Chris
Spring Fishing in San Diego
Our San Diego spring fishing season has been exceptional with great action and even better clients. Each day is a new adventure with some incredible Red Vermillion Rock Cod caught daily. Can you say, “Fish Tacos”?
Our Captain and Crew are working hard to ensure your time with us exceeds your expectations. This means we have invested in the best gear, top of line electronics and keep our vessels in tip-top shape. From the moment you book with us you will feel the difference in the all inclusive Coletta Sportfishing experience.
We have openings available in May and through the summer. Give us a call or reserve your trip online.
**Please keep in mind that Coletta Sportfishing observes all CDC guidelines and our vessels are meticulously sanitized and cleaned before and after every trip to provide our clients with peace of mind and enable everyone to relax and enjoy our magnificent Pacific Paradise!
Check out some of our recent action:
San Diego is absolutely beautiful this time of year and we’re ready to deliver a world-famous Coletta Sportfishing angling experience! NOW is the time to reserve your date and get in on this great fishing action! I can’t wait to welcome you aboard the WANU or the SWELL CHASER!
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Tight Lines,
Captain Chris
Singing Drags Ring in the New Year!
2021 is off to a red-hot start aboard Coletta Sportfishing as our anglers experience amazing coastal fishing trips and stellar catches! We pride ourselves on delivering the San Diego fishing experience of a lifetime. Our fleet is tailor-made to deliver an experience that anglers and small groups can re-live for years and years. The next time your company has a meeting or conference in San Diego, give us a call to set up some amazing team-building activities.
Please keep in mind that Coletta Sportfishing observes all CDC guidelines and our vessels are meticulously sanitized and cleaned before and after every trip to provide our clients with peace of mind and enable everyone to relax and enjoy our magnificent Pacific Paradise!
Captain Jon has been fishing aboard our World Famous boat, the “WANU” and Captain Hale has been operating the “SWELL CHASER” to put our clients and anglers on memorable blue water action.
Coletta Sportfishing Gift Certificates Now Available!
Give the gift of San Diego Sportfishing to the angler on your 2021 List! You can order a Gift Certificate here.
Check out my daily reports and even more reports live on Facebook and Instagram. Now, let’s take a look at some of our recent catches!
January is nearly fully-booked but you can book a February or March trip to escape the chilly winter weather in other parts of the country. San Diego is absolutely beautiful this time of year and we’re ready to deliver a world-famous Coletta Sportfishing angling experience! NOW is the time to reserve your date and get in on this great fishing action! I can’t wait to welcome you aboard the WANU or the SWELL CHASER!
We want to remind all of our families that Coletta Sportfishing specializes in Kid-Friendly and Family-Friendly fishing adventures that will appeal to anglers of all ages!
The time is NOW to join us at Coletta Sportfishing for the San Diego angling experience of a lifetime!
We look forward to a healthy and Happy New Year that is full of tight lines and singing drags!
Tight Lines,
Captain Chris (858) 922-4328
Give the Gift of Amazing San Diego Fishing
The Holidays are here and the world-famous San Diego offshore fishing action is a gift that is waiting to be unwrapped! Our anglers continue to experience fantastic trips and stellar catches! Here at Coletta Sportfishing, we pride ourselves on delivering the San Diego fishing experience of a lifetime, especially to families that include children and junior anglers. Our fleet is tailor-made to deliver an experience that anglers and small groups can re-live for years and years.
Coletta Sportfishing Gift Certificates Now Available!
Give the gift of San Diego Sportfishing to the angler on your Christmas List! You can order a Gift Certificate here.
At this time of year, we are thankful for all of YOU for supporting our local, family-owned business. Without YOU, we don’t get to do what we love: Help YOU experience our amazing San Diego fishery.
Please keep in mind that Coletta Sportfishing observes all CDC guidelines and our vessels are meticulously sanitized and cleaned before and after every trip to provide our clients with peace of mind and enable everyone to relax and enjoy our magnificent Pacific Paradise!
Captain Jon has been fishing aboard our World Famous boat, the “WANU” and Captain Hale has been operating the “SWELL CHASER” to put our clients and anglers on non-stop action.
As we approach Christmas, the remainder of December is nearly full but you can start off the New Year with excitement that will last all year long with a Coletta Sportfishing angling experience! NOW is the time to reserve your date and get in on this great San Diego action! I can’t wait to welcome you aboard the WANU or the SWELL CHASER!
I can’t wait to welcome you aboard the WANU or the SWELL CHASER!
Check out my daily reports and even more reports live on Facebook and Instagram. Now, let’s take a look at some of our recent catches!
We want to remind all of our families that Coletta Sportfishing specializes in Kid-Friendly and Family-Friendly fishing adventures
that will appeal to anglers of all ages!
The time is NOW to join us at Coletta Sportfishing for the San Diego angling experience of a lifetime!
From all of us at Coletta Sportfishing, may you enjoy a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy Hannukah!
Tight Lines,
Captain Chris
(858) 251-1026
We’re Thankful for the San Diego Fall Fishing Action!
At this time of year, we are thankful for all of YOU for supporting our local, family-owned business. Without YOU, we don’t get to do what we love: Help YOU experience our amazing San Diego fishery.
Our San Diego Fall offshore action continues to be off the charts! Our anglers continue to experience fantastic trips and stellar catches including limits on a wide array of offshore species!
Here at Coletta Sportfishing, we pride ourselves on delivering the San Diego fishing experience of a lifetime, especially to families that include children and junior anglers. Our staff is committed to delivering a custom angling experience that your family can enjoy for years and years.
Please keep in mind that Coletta Sportfishing observes all CDC guidelines and our vessels are meticulously sanitized and cleaned before and after every trip to provide our clients with peace of mind and enable everyone to relax and enjoy our magnificent Pacific Paradise!
The Family that fishes together, stays together!
Nick did a great job on this big Yellowtail on his birthday!
How about this giant “Lingosaurus”?
There are plenty of Bonito to be caught too and our Junior Anglers are up to the task!
And our Junior Anglers are crushing the bottom fishing too!
And even more Yellowtails!
Our December and January trips are filling up quickly for the holidays. NOW is the time to reserve your date and get in on this great San Diego action! Give us a call to ask about our Gift Certificates! Nothing beats the gift of fishing.
As we stated above, we are fully functional during the Covid-19 Pandemic and going beyond to ensure you have a clean boat and gear as your safety is our utmost importance.
I can’t wait to welcome you aboard the WANU or the SWELL CHASER!
Check out my daily reports and even more reports live on Facebook and Instagram.
We want to remind all of our families that Coletta Sportfishing specializes in Kid-Friendly and Family-Friendly fishing adventures
that will appeal to anglers of all ages!
The time is NOW to join us at Coletta Sportfishing for the San Diego angling experience of a lifetime!
Tight Lines,
Captain Chris (858) 251-1026
The Holidays are Coming but the Fish are Here!
Our amazing San Diego Fall offshore action continues to be off the charts! Our anglers continue to experience fantastic trips and stellar catches including limits on a wide array of offshore species!
Here at Coletta Sportfishing, we pride ourselves on delivering the San Diego fishing experience of a lifetime, especially to families that include children and junior anglers. Our fleet is tailor-made to deliver an experience that your family can enjoy for years and years.
Please keep in mind that Coletta Sportfishing observes all CDC guidelines and our vessels are meticulously sanitized and cleaned before and after every trip to provide our clients with peace of mind and enable everyone to relax and enjoy our magnificent Pacific Paradise!
How’s this for an AWESOME family birthday fishing trip? What a great time catching huge Yellowtails and plenty of other species!
Like this huge Yellowtail!
How about this “Lady in Red”? Congrats on that HUGE Red!
Lady anglers gettin’ it done with huge Reds!
There are plenty of Bonito to be caught too and our Junior Anglers are up to the task!
And even more Bonito
We’re all about full cleaning tables here at Coletta Sportfishing!
Another table full of Red.
Junior Anglers know how to get it done aboard Coletta Sportfishing!
Our November/December trips are filling up quickly for the holidays. NOW is the time to reserve your date and get in on this great San Diego action! As we stated above, we are fully functional during the Covid-19 Pandemic and going beyond to ensure you have a clean boat and gear as your safety is our utmost importance.
I can’t wait to welcome you aboard the WANU or the SWELL CHASER!
Check out my daily reports and even more reports live on Facebook and Instagram.
We want to remind all of our families that Coletta Sportfishing specializes in Kid-Friendly and Family-Friendly fishing adventures
that will appeal to anglers of all ages!
The time is NOW to join us at Coletta Sportfishing for the San Diego angling experience of a lifetime!
Tight Lines,
Captain Chris (858) 251-1026
Join Us for a Fall Offshore Harvest
Our amazing San Diego Fall offshore action is in full swing and it is all treats and no tricks! Our anglers continue to experience fantastic trips and stellar catches including limits on a wide array of offshore species!
Here at Coletta Sportfishing, we pride ourselves on delivering the San Diego fishing experience of a lifetime, especially to families that include children and junior anglers. Our fleet is tailor-made to deliver an experience that your family can enjoy for years and years.
As you can see below, we love to see groups and families have great fishing experiences that they can share for a lifetime. When is the last time that you fished together as a family? Why don’t you give us a call and we can make it happen in beautiful San Diego!
Please keep in mind that Coletta Sportfishing observes all CDC guidelines and our vessels are meticulously sanitized and cleaned before and after every trip to provide our clients with peace of mind and enable everyone to relax and enjoy our magnificent Pacific Paradise!
Look at this amazing selection of gamefish that Jeff and his group caught: Dorado, Yellowfin, Yellowtail and Skipjack! If you want to experience “cockpit chaos” like this, come aboard the Swell Chaser for an offshore trip.
Want more Dorado, you say? You’ve got it. Above and below, Mark and his crew hit the mother lode today! Nobody is going hungry after this full-day offshore run!
Our day trips are also limiting out on all sorts of tasty species. Check out these “girls just want to have fun” fishing with us aboard the Wanu!
Here at Coletta Sportfishing, it’s all about family and we love it when families like Justin’s wonderful family join us to catch a try full of goodies!
Don’t forget about our Junior Anglers! They punch well above their weight class as you can see!
Our October trips are filling up quickly and November is starting to book as well. NOW is the time to reserve your date and get in on this great San Diego action! As we stated above, we are fully functional during the Covid-19 Pandemic and going beyond to ensure you have a clean boat and gear as your safety is our utmost importance.
I can’t wait to welcome you aboard the WANU or the SWELL CHASER!
Check out my daily reports below and even more reports live on Facebook and Instagram.
We want to remind all of our families that Coletta Sportfishing specializes in Kid-Friendly and Family-Friendly fishing adventures
that will appeal to anglers of all ages!
The time is NOW to join us at Coletta Sportfishing for the San Diego angling experience of a lifetime!
Tight Lines,
Captain Chris (858) 251-1026
No Virtual Schools Here! The Late Summer Bite is Up Close and Personal!
The legendary San Diego summertime offshore action is giving way to our intense Fall angling excitement! Our anglers continue to experience fantastic trips and stellar catches including LIMITS!!
Here at Coletta Sportfishing, we pride ourselves on delivering the San Diego fishing experience of a lifetime, especially to families that include children and junior anglers. Our fleet is tailor-made to deliver an experience that your family can enjoy for years and years.
As you can see below, we love to see families have great fishing experiences that they can share for a lifetime. When is the last time that you fished together as a family? Why don’t you give us a call and we can make it happen in beautiful San Diego!
As you can see, the Bluefin, Yellowfin and Yellowtail are snapping! We are even getting our limit on some days. Do you want to experience cockpit chaos, come aboard the Swell Chaser for an offshore Tuna trip. These fish are real brutes and test anglers and tackle. This is why we are heavily invested in the best tackle and gear possible to give our customers the highest probabilities at catching trophy fish!
Just check out this limit of Bluefish and some Yellowfin mixed in.
We love seeing our clients battle these fish and go home and enjoy the highest grade sushi!
Aboard the Wanu, we are enjoying great fishing with great clients on our day trips. Rockfish and Reds have been the target species and we have been getting a lot of them! It is fun for the whole family.
Check out Dustin and his family with their great day.
We also ran a birthday trip on a 1/2 day and our Junior Anglers Crushed it! Way to go!
Our female anglers did amazing on our half days trips. Just check out these smiles.
Our August trips are filling up quickly and we’re getting calls for September. NOW is the time to reserve your date and get in on this great San Diego action! We are fully functional during the Covid-19 Pandemic and going beyond to ensure you have a clean boat and gear as your safety is our utmost importance.
I can’t wait to welcome you aboard the WANU or the SWELL CHASER!
Check out my daily reports below and even more reports live on Facebook and Instagram.
We want to remind all of our families that Coletta Sportfishing specializes in Kid-Friendly and Family-Friendly fishing adventures
that will appeal to anglers of all ages!
The time is NOW to join us at Coletta Sportfishing for the San Diego angling experience of a lifetime!
Tight Lines,
Captain Chris (858) 251-1026
March Means Rock Season is Open!
The 2020 Rock Season is off to fantastic start aboard Coletta Sportfishing as our anglers experience amazing offshore fishing trips and stellar catches that only the San Diego, California fishery can deliver! Our fleet is tailor-made to deliver an experience that anglers and small groups can re-live for years and years. We also specialize in corporate outings. The next time your company has a meeting or conference in San Diego, give us a call to set up some amazing team-building activities.
Captain Jon has been fishing aboard our World Famous boat, the “WANU” and Captain Hale has been operating the “SWELL CHASER” to put our clients and anglers on memorable blue water action.
Our March trips are nearly filled up but give us a call to find out which spots are available. We’ll do everything we can to accommodate you. Our April and May trips are booking up as well as families plan their Spring Break vacations. We’re also in the midst of the convention season in San Diego, which means that companies are booking all of our vessels to accommodate all of their employees.
Coletta Sportfishing stands ready to deliver the world-famous San Deigo angling experience! NOW is the time to reserve your date and get in on this great fishing action! I can’t wait to welcome you aboard the WANU or the SWELL CHASER! Let’s get to the report….
Fishing Report
Easy Limits Of Rock Cod!
Captain Hale running the Swell Chaser and first mate Mat on a ¾ day today. Quick limits of Rock Cod for our passengers and some for the crew. Then, switching gears and focusing on Halibut for the rest of day, which resulted in only one short halibut but still made for a great day on the water.
Thanks, Matthew, for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!
Quality Fishing for a Fun Family from Nebraska!
Captain Jon running the Wanu and first mate Trevor on the back deck this afternoon. Nice day on the water for a family from Nebraska. They had nice weather and good Rock fishing.
Thanks, Cindy, for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!
Fishing Hard Pays Off!
Captain Nick running the Wanu and first mate Trevor on the back deck this morning. Group of three fished hard and it payed off. They opted to release their catch so the crew kept some for dinner! 30 Rockfish safely released and descended with 13 Reds staying on board.
Thanks, Nels for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!
We want to remind all of our families that Coletta Sportfishing specializes in Kid-Friendly and Family-Friendly fishing adventures that will appeal to anglers of all ages!
The time is NOW to join us at Coletta Sportfishing for the San Diego angling experience of a lifetime!
Tight Lines,
Captain Chris (858) 251-1026
Nothing is More Romantic than San Diego Fishing!
As we get close to Valentine’s Day, we at Coletta Sportfishing get to pursue our true love: Sand Diego’s offshore species like Tunas, Red Vermillions, Halibut, Ling Cod and many other amazing fish! We pride ourselves on delivering the San Diego fishing experience of a lifetime. Our fleet is tailor-made to deliver an experience that anglers and small groups can re-live for years and years. We also specialize in corporate outings. The next time your company has a meeting or conference in San Diego, give us a call to set up some amazing team-building activities.
Captain Jon has been fishing aboard our World Famous boat, the “WANU” and Captain Hale has been operating the “SWELL CHASER” to put our clients and anglers on memorable blue water action.
We still have some February slots available and March and April trips are filling up as families plan their Spring Break vacations. We’re also ramping up the convention season in San Diego, which means that companies are booking all of our vessels to accommodate all of their employees. Coletta Sportfishing ready to deliver a world-famous San Deigo angling experience! NOW is the time to reserve your date and get in on this great fishing action! I can’t wait to welcome you aboard the WANU or the SWELL CHASER! Let’s get to the report….
Fishing Report
Quality February Yellowtail
Captain Hale in the fly bridge and first mate Mat back at it again this morning on a ½ day. Beautiful day on the water fishing for our local grocery store group. This bachelor party is gonna have an awesome meal to end their San Diego adventure!
Thanks, Justin, for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!
The Elusive White Ghost Gets Caught!
Captain Jon running the WANU and first mate Trevor on the back deck this morning. Very nice morning for a group from Germany and San Diego.
Thanks, Randy, for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!
Book Your Tuna Trip Now!
The offshore tuna action is reaching a fever pitch as we make our way into March! Call us NOW to book your epic tuna trip with us!
Coletta Sportfishing Specialty: Kid-Friendly Charters
We want to remind all of our families that Coletta Sportfishing specializes in Kid-Friendly and Family-Friendly fishing adventures that will appeal to anglers of all ages!
The time is NOW to join us at Coletta Sportfishing for the San Diego angling experience of a lifetime!
Tight Lines,
Captain Chris (858) 251-1026
The New Year is Off to a Coletta Start!
2020 is off to a red-hot start aboard Coletta Sportfishing as our anglers experience amazing offshore fishing trips and stellar catches! We pride ourselves on delivering the San Diego fishing experience of a lifetime. Our fleet is tailor-made to deliver an experience that anglers and small groups can re-live for years and years. We also specialize in corporate outings. The next time your company has a meeting or conference in San Diego, give us a call to set up some amazing team-building activities.
Captain Jon has been fishing aboard our World Famous boat, the “WANU” and Captain Hale has been operating the “SWELL CHASER” to put our clients and anglers on memorable blue water action.
January is nearly fully-booked but you can book a February or March trip to escape the chilly winter weather in other parts of the country. San Diego is absolutely beautiful this time of year and we’re ready to deliver a world-famous Coletta Sportfishing angling experience! NOW is the time to reserve your date and get in on this great fishing action! I can’t wait to welcome you aboard the WANU or the SWELL CHASER! Let’s get to the report….
Fishing Report
Great Start For The Wanu 2020!
Captain Nick in the wheel house and first mate Trevor on a 1/2 day this morning. Cold weather and choppy seas made for some slow fishing to start but the Yellowtail showed and we were able to hook a few and land one.
Thanks, Carolyn for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.
Fishing Shallow Water Produces!
Captain Brian running the Wanu and first mate Trevor on the back deck this afternoon. Shallow water produced a pick on various species today. They released a dozen Rockfish, 3 Whitefish, a Lingcod and a pair of Calico Bass. They also caught 5 Sandbass and kept 4 for dinner.
Thanks, Bobby for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.
Quality Fishing for a Group From Minnesota!
Captain Jon running the Wanu and first mate Trevor on a 1/2 day this afternoon. A nice afternoon on the water for a group from Minnesota. They started out chasing the yellows hooked one but it came off and finished the day with some Rockfish.
Thanks, Stephen for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.
The time is NOW to join us at Coletta Sportfishing for the San Diego angling experience of a lifetime!
Tight Lines,
Captain Chris (858) 251-1026