Category: Fishing Report


2023 Starts Off Fishy in San Diego!

Happy New Year to you all! 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 in the coming year! The winter fishing here in gorgeous San Diego has never been better! Let’s get 2023 started with an angling adventure!

We want to thank all our clients whom fished with us during December and truly throughout all of 2022. Without you, we don’t get to do what we love: Creating amazing memories with our repeat clients as well as families and friends who fished with us for the very first time as we make our way into the 2023 Winter fishing.

We’re still in the holiday and gift-giving spirit. You still have time to give the gift of San Diego Sportfishing by purchasing one of our World Famous Coletta Sportfishing Gift Certificates! Contact Us to order yours now!

Our fleet is tailor-made to deliver an experience that your family can enjoy for years and years. As you can see below, the family that fishes together, stays together. We we also love to host groups of old friends getting together to share fishing stories – and to make some new stories as the leaves change colors across our magnificent nation.

Check out some of our daily reports from the month:

December 30, 2022

Nothing like spending quality time with friends and family over the holiday. Great work every one.

Thanks, Nate for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure year after year.

December 3, 2022

Nothing like spending quality time fishing with your friends. Great work fellas!

Thanks, Richard for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

For more daily reports please visit our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/colettasportfishing

Come join us for the best Winter Holiday fishing that San Diego can offer and for memories that will last throughout 2023 and beyond!

May you and your family enjoy a a healthy, safe and Happy New Year!

Tight Lines,
Captain Chris


San Diego Sportfishing is a Labor of Love

The Labor Day Holiday is upon us but the Summer Action continues to be strong here in San Diego!

We want to thank all our clients whom fished with us during July and August. We created some amazing memories with our repeat clients as well as families and friends who fished with us for the very first time as everyone prepared to return to school.

Speaking of “schools,” the schools of Dorado are representing the world-class fishing and weather that makes San Diego the envy of the civilized world! 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 your family can enjoy for years and years. As you can see below, the family that fishes together, stays together. We we also love to host groups of old friends getting together to share fishing stories.

Check out some of our daily reports from the month:

August 27, 2022

Captain Geno Strikes Again – Dorado 1/2 day Range!

The group wanted to target Yellowtail but were stoked catching a Dorado. Great work fellas!

Thanks, Quan for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

August 20, 2022

Today’s Menu – Tasty Dorado (Mahi Mahi)!

Repeat customers from AZ went outside to find Tuna and Dorado everywhere. The bite was not wide open but landed some quality Dorado.

Thanks, Erik as always for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure year after year.

August 19, 2022

Passenger + Crew Limits Of Quality Dorado!

Great nonstop action for this fun group from Oregon. Great work everyone.

Thanks, Tom for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

August 19, 2022

Dorado Fest Continues aka Mahi Mahi!

This fun group from Cali had a fantastic time catching some quality dorado. Strong work everyone.

Thanks, Barbara for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

August 17, 2022

San Diego Fishery – ½ Day Dorado Continues!

This father and daughter team from MN got to experience one of the things that makes the San Diego fishery one of the best in the country. Great work you two!

Thanks, Jonathan for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

August 16, 2022

Epic ½ day Fishing Continues – Quality Dorado!

Water temps are right & it’s all about finding the right kelp. Rather be lucky than good. Great work fellas!

Thanks, Bryan for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

August 13, 2022

And The Beat Goes On – Bachelor Party Group!

Nice afternoon on the water for a group of friends here for a bachelor party. The seas laid down and had a decent pic on some quality Rockfish.

Thanks, Grant for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

August 12, 2022

Decent Rock Codding & Large Schools Of Open Water Dorado!

Nice day on the water for local group of anglers. The first half of the trip started out with some quality rockfish then slack tide. Decided to head outside and found tons of dorado. Got one to go but came unbuttoned. Great work everyone.

Thanks, Cody for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

August 1, 2022

All About The Right Kelp!

The boys took a look outside today and it paid off. Great quality kelp fish for our group of 6.

Thanks, Carlos for choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

For more daily reports please visit our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/colettasportfishing

Enjoy your Labor Day Holiday weekend!

Tight Lines,
Captain Chris


Celebrate Our Freedom…with Great San Diego Fishing

We at Coletta Sportfishing would like to take a moment to remind you that we are thankful to be living in the GREATEST nation the world has ever seen: The United States of America! Join us in celebrating our Independence Day on July 4th!

We also want to thank all our clients whom fished with us this past month. We created some amazing memories with our repeat clients as well as fresh new faces. Some days have been incredible with plenty of fish to take home for the weekend cookout.

Here at Coletta Sportfishing, our fireworks go off UNDER the water because our fishing action is colorful and blowing up! 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 your family can enjoy for years and years. As you can see below, the family that fishes together, stays together. We we also love to host business teams, bachrelor parites or just a group of old friends getting together to sample our world-famous San Diego fishery.

Check out some of our daily reports and photos from the month:

6/30/22

Quality Fishing & Great Times!

Quality fish was the name of this morning’s game for this great family from Northern California. Great work everyone.

Thanks, Jeff for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

6/21/22

Let The Good Times Roll!

Captain Geno running the Wanu and first mate Trevor on the back deck for a 1/2 day this morning. Nothing like spending quality time with family and catching some fish. Great work everyone.

Thanks, Crystal for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

6/18/22

Stellar Fishing Continues – Limits & More!

Fantastic fishing today for our birthday celebrating group. Limits of rockfish followed by some fantastic calico bass fishing.

Thanks, Ashley for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

6/14/22

Fantastic Quality Of Fish Today For Our Group!

Started with some excellent Vermilion red fishing and then switched over to Calico Bass fishing. Great response from the bass with most being released to live another day.

Thanks, Anthony for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

6/14/22

Beautiful Weather & Decent Fishing!

The fish came out to play for this family from OC. It turned into a beautiful day with steady fishing at the end.

Thanks, Crystal for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

6/7/22

Ground Fish On the Chew!

This group from AZ fished hard and were rewarded with some nice rock cod. Great work fellas!

Thanks, Tammy for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

6/5/22

Quality Family Time Fishing!

Nice day on the water for a family from Temecula. The kids put together a nice bag of fish for dinner tonight!

Thanks, David for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

For more daily reports please visit our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/colettasportfishing

Come join us for the best Summer fishing that San Diego can offer!

Let us all celebrate TOGETHER that we live in the greatest country in the world and that we are all FREE!

Tight Lines and God Bless America!

Captain Chris


The San Diego Summer Bite is Scorching Already

Before we dive into this report, we would like to take a moment to Honor and Remember all those that sacrificed their lives for our freedom, not just on Memorial Day, but everyday.

We also want to thank all our clients whom fished with us this past month. We created some amazing memories with our repeat clients as well as fresh new faces. Some days have been incredible with plenty of fish to take home for the weekend cookout.

Our San Diego summer fishing season is ramping up on the heels of an amazing spring bite. Each day is a new adventure with some incredible Red Vermillions caught daily as we march into June. 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, as you’ll see aplenty in our reports below!

Our fleet is tailor-made to deliver an experience that your family can enjoy for years and years. As you can see below, the family that fishes together, stays together. We we also love to host business teams, bachrelor parites or just a group of old friends getting together to sample our world-famous San Diego fishery.

Check out some of our daily reports and photos from the month:

5/29/22

Local Encinitas Group Rocks!

Nice morning on the water for a local group from So Cal. Rougher conditions for the group but they stayed with it and ended up with a nice bag of fish. Great work everyone.

Thanks, Seema for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!

5/26/22

Family From FL Enjoy Fishing In So Cal!

This fun group from FL got to experience some of what fishing in San Diego is about. Great work everyone!

Thanks, Gifford for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!

5/23/22

Group From Wisconsin Hang Tough!

This group from Wisconsin were champs today with the tough fishing we were dealt. They managed to squeeze out some solid fish towards the end to cap it off.

Thanks, Kim for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!

5/22/22

Group From Texas Rock!

Nice morning on the water for a group from Texas. The bite started out ok then the younger one got sick came in early and finished up in the bay.

Thanks, Edward for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!

5/21/22

Good Times For Group From Idaho!

Nice day on the water for a group from Idaho. Fun times had by all along with some quality rock cod for tonight’s meal.

Thanks, Arian for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!

5/3/22

All Quality Fish For This Group!

Great fishing early made up for an afternoon of wind for these guys from PA. All quality fish came over the rail for this group.

Thanks, Amanda for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!

For more daily reports please visit our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/colettasportfishing

Come join us for the best Summer fishing that San Diego can offer!

Again, don’t forget to take a moment and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we may be free!

Tight Lines,

Captain Chris


May Fish Tacos 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 Vermillions caught daily as we launch into May. Can you say, “Fish Tacos”? 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, as you’ll see aplenty in our reports below!

Our fleet is tailor-made to deliver an experience that your family can enjoy for years and years. As you can see below, the family that fishes together, stays together. We we also love to host business teams, bachrelor parites or just a group of old friends getting together to sample our world-famous San Diego fishery.

Check out some of our daily reports and photos from the month:

4/29/22

Some Delicious Tacos Tonight!

Great group of four came out and stuck with it to put together a nice bag of fish to take back to Utah for some tacos!

Thanks, Correy for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

4/28/22

Tough Crew from Missouri Stays Strong!

This crew from Missouri held strong against weather and the fish. A very productive day leads to some tasty tacos.

Thanks, James for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

4/21/22

3 Generations Of Fisherman!

3 generations of fine men came out today and did some work on the cod. Great weather and even better company. Bonus pinback shark too!

Thanks, Doug for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

4/18/22

Quality Ground Fish Was Today’s Game!

This group of local anglers got it done today. The fishing was not on fire, but a fantastic group made the difference.

Thanks, Wes for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

4/17/21

Nice Easter Halibut Surprise!

Mother and son from San Jose visiting grandma hung tuff in some rough conditions. The fishing was on slow side but paid off with a nice halibut on the last drift.

Thanks, Hedilyn for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure.

For more daily reports please visit our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/colettasportfishing

Come join us for the best Spring fishing that San Diego can offer! Fish Tacos for everyone!

Tight Lines,

Captain Chris


No Foolin’ – The April Fishing Action in San Diego is No Joke!

The Rockfish continue to appear as our legendary San Diego Spring fishery hops into April! 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, as you’ll see aplenty in our reports below!

Our fleet is tailor-made to deliver an experience that your family can enjoy for years and years. As you can see below, the family that fishes together, stays together. We we also love to host groups of old friends getting together to share fishing stories under our beautiful April San Diego skies.

Check out some of our daily reports and photos from the month:

3/31/22

Minnesotans Hung Tough – “Quality Ground Fish”!

The sea state was on the rough side but safe for this adventurous group from MN. They caught some quality fish and created some memories to last a lifetime. Strong work everyone.

Thanks, Tatum, for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!

3/27/22

Family From Minnesota Rock on Rock Fish!

Limits today for this very cool family from MN. Great work everyone!

Thanks, Earl, for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!

3/21/22

Father & Son Team Rock!

Tacos for two were on tap today for this father son duo. Strong work fellas!

Thanks, Tyler, for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!

3/14/22

Good Times Had By All!

This family from AZ worked hard and put some fish in the bag. Strong work everyone.

Thanks, Carris, for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!

For more daily reports please visit our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/colettasportfishing

Come join us for the best Spring fishing that San Diego can offer! These Rock Bass aren’t Foolin’ around!

Tight Lines,

Captain Chris


March Means It’s Time to Rock with Rockfish

The Rockfish are starting to show up to kick off our amazing San Diego Spring fishery! 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, the family that fishes together, stays together. We we also love to host groups of old friends getting together to share fishing stories under our beautiful March San Diego skies.

Check out some of our daily reports and photos from the month:

2/28/22

And The Beat Goes On!

Captain Jon running the Wanu and first mate Trevor on the back deck for a ½ day this morning. Nice morning on the water for a local group of anglers celebrating one of the boy’s birthdays. Good times had by all!

Thanks, Justin, for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure. Happy birthday from all of us here at CSF.

2/18/22

Passengers & Crew Work It!

Captain Geno running the Wanu and first mate Trevor on the back deck for a ½ day this afternoon. Pictures can be very deceiving. The halibut in the pic was a too short and safely released to live another day. Great attempt this afternoon guys.

Thanks, Robert, for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!

1/2/22

New Yorkers Rock On Sand Bass!

Great sand bass fishing today for our group of New Yorkers. Going home with plenty for tacos and ceviche!

Thanks, Jonathan, for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!

For more daily reports please visit our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/colettasportfishing

Come join us for the best Spring fishing that San Diego can offer! Let’s Rock N Roll with the Rock Bass!

Tight Lines,

Captain Chris


We Love February Fishing in San Diego

Love is in the air…and plenty of fish in the sea! 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! The winter fishing here in gorgeous southern California continues to be heart-stopping fun!

The exciting fishing trips and amazing catches continue for our anglers! 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, the family that fishes together, stays together. We we also love to host groups of old friends getting together to share fishing stories under our beautiful San Diego skies.

Check out some of our daily reports and photos from the month:

1/28/22

Flattie Fatty Friday!

We’d rather be lucky then good for a group of anglers from AZ!

Thanks, Matt, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure.

1/23/22

Birthday Trip Celebration!

Unique catches: A Bat ray and a Leopard shark (both safely released) stopped by and wished James a Happy Birthday.

Thanks, Tim, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure. Happy birthday from all of us here at CSF!

1/2/22

Beautiful San Diego Weather!

Fishing was on the slow side, but whales were spotted and calms seas for this morning’s adventure. Great way to start the New Year!

Thanks, Dan, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure.

12/31/21

Perfect Weather Window Continues!

Nice morning on the water for a local group of anglers. The fishing was not on fire, but they managed to catch a nice bag of fish for dinner tonight.

Thanks, Larry, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure.

For more daily reports please visit our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/colettasportfishing

Come join us for the best Winter fishing that San Diego can offer! Let’s get out there for that Hallmark Moment!

Tight Lines,

Captain Chris


The New Year Brings Stellar Fishing

Happy New Year to you all! 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 in the coming year! The winter fishing here in gorgeous southern California cannot be matched!

Our fleet is tailor-made to deliver an experience that your family can enjoy for years and years. As you can see below, the family that fishes together, stays together. We we also love to host groups of old friends getting together to share fishing stories – and to make some new stories as the leaves change colors across our magnificent nation.

Check out some of our daily reports and photos from the month:

12/18/21

Decent Winter Ground Fishing Continues!

This fun group from Las Vegas & San Diego put together a nice bag of fish for a pre-Christmas feast. Great job everyone!

Thanks, Jon, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure!

12/16/21

Return Clients Get What They Wanted!

Nice yellowtail to start this chilly morning! Return clients got what they wanted once again and some tasty rockfish to go with.

Thanks, Stephen, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure!

12/16/21

Beautiful Winter Day!

Gorgeous day with sunshine and smiles all around! We live for happy junior anglers!

Thanks, Ashley, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure!

12/11/21

Bachelor Party Celebration!

Nice day on the water for a group of friends here for a bachelor party. Fishing was on the slow side but the group still had a great time.

Thanks, Justin, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure!

12/7/21

Limit Style Fishing!

These guys from Colorado were treated to limit style fishing. They were troopers, holding out on some weather coming in.

Thanks, Raymond, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure!

For more daily reports please visit our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/colettasportfishing

Come join us for the best Winter fishing that San Diego can offer and for memories that will be your everlasting holiday gift!

May you and your family enjoy a fishy and Happy New Year!

Tight Lines,
Captain Chris


Winter Holiday Fishing in San Diego!

We want to thank all our clients whom fished with us during October and November. You are the reason why we do what we do! We created some amazing memories with our repeat clients as well as families and friends who fished with us for the very first time as we approach our legendary Winter fishing patterns.

The exciting fishing trips and amazing catches continue for our anglers! 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, the family that fishes together, stays together. We we also love to host groups of old friends getting together to share fishing stories – and to make some new stories as the leaves change colors across our magnificent nation.

Check out some of our daily reports from the month:

November 27, 2021

Dreams Can Come True!

This trip was this little man’s first fishing trip and has been a dream of his. Not only did his parents make has dream come true but he also did a great job landing some quality fish. Great job everyone!

Thanks, Julia, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure!

November 20, 2021

Father & Son Team Get it Done!

Steady fishing out deep for some quality red fishing for this father and son team. Great work fellas!

Thanks, Tom, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure!

November 19, 2021

Quality Lingcod On The Chew & More!

Nice day on the water for a group from New Mexico. Decent weather and a quality pick of various rock fish and lingcod for this fun group of guys.

Thanks, Tom, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure!

November 12, 2021

Quality Fish + Beautiful Sunset = Amazing Birthday!

Mother Nature gifted us some quality fish with a gorgeous sunset for the birthday girl. Happy birthday from all of us here at Coletta Sport Fishing!

Thanks, Amber, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure!

November 11, 2021

Red Vermillion’s Wanted To Play!

Red Vermilions we’re all that wanted to play today for this group from Phoenix.

Thanks, Brandon, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure!

For more daily reports please visit our FB page: https://www.facebook.com/colettasportfishing

Come join us for the best Winter Holiday fishing that San Diego can offer and for memories that will be your everlasting holiday gift!

May you and your family enjoy a Happy Hanukkah, a Merry Christmas or simply a joyous holiday season and Happy New Year!

Tight Lines,
Captain Chris