Tag: dorado


The San Diego Fishing Action is Scary Good!

Halloween is on the way and the Fall Fishing action in San Diego is scary good!

We want to thank all our clients whom fished with us during September. 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 returned to school.

The Dorado fishing continues to be awesome! 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:

October 2, 2022

Slow Start BUT Strong Finish!

This family from Arizona had a real slow start but they finally found some bottom structure that was holding. Stayed out a little longer and caught some quality fish. Nice work everyone!

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

September 25, 2022

Quality Ground Fishing!

This group from Hemet made quick work of fishing today and put on a clinic. Quality drifts were on tap all day too.

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

September 25, 2022

Quality Dorado!

Captain Larry works his magic finds the magic kelp on yesterday’s offshore trip.

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

September 17, 2022

Short But Sweet Trip!

The boys whacked a bunch of fish in a short period of time before heading in early. Great work fellas!

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

September 4, 2022

Quality Dorado ½ Day Range!

It’s all about finding the right kelp holding some fish. Great work everyone!

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

September 2, 2022

Captain Geno Finds Another Quality Kelp = Quality Dorado!

This group got the chance to land some quality dorado and get a flavor of some quality San Diego fishing while visiting from Canada.

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

September 1, 2022

Captain Geno Scores Again – Quality Dorado!

This family got to experience what makes San Diego a “Must Fish” destination. Quality Dorado fishing right out our back door. Great work everyone.

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

August 31, 2022

Quality Tuna & Dorado!

Had good tuna and dorado fishing today for our group of seasoned anglers!!! Lost a big bluefin at the end but that’s how fishing goes!

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

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

Happy Halloween!

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


End the Summer in Style: Fish San Diego

End the Summer in Style: Fish San Diego

Summer may be coming to an end but our great San Diego fishing is just getting started!

We want to thank all our clients whom fished with us during June and July. 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 you look for an end-of-summer experience before the school year starts back up, keep in mind that San Diego provides world-class fishing and weather! 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 – and to make some new stories before you return to school!

Check out some of our daily reports from the month:

July 30, 2022

Can You Say Couple Dorado On A 1/2 Day?

Looks like its really shaping up to be another quality year fishing in the “Epic” San Diego fishery. Great work fellas!

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

July 24, 2022

Quality Over Quantity!

Nice day on the water for a group from Arizona. The fishing was on the slow side but great family from makes the difference.

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

July 23, 2022

Intel Pays Off – Quality Dorado!

Mad Intel pays off for this group from Texas. Great work Fellas!

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

July 23, 2022

Tennessee Group Rock on Rock Fish!

Nice day on the water for a group from Tennessee. Beautiful weather and a decent pic at some quality rockfish.

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

July 21, 2022

Today’s Menu = Quality Reds & Beautiful Weather!

Family from Phoenix scores some tasty reds and take advantage of some great weather.

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

July 17, 2022

Quality Not Quantity For This Group!

Quality was the name of the game for this group. Great work fellas!

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

July 17, 2022

Live Intel Off The Water!

The fishing is slow but steady producing quality Red Vermillion rock cod for this group from CO. Great work guys!

July 3, 2022

Father & Son Team Rock On Quality Rock Cod!

Nice morning on the water for a father son team from Kansas slower fishing but all quality fish.

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

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

Tight Lines,
Captain Chris


A November to Remember in San Diego

The Fall temps may be setting in but the San Diego fishing action will keep you warm and cozy!

We want to thank all our clients whom fished with us during September and October. 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 made our way into our Fall 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:

October 28, 2021

Schneider Electric Rocks! – Fall Yellowtail!

This group came to San Diego for a conference and wanted to do some fishing and team building. They had a large group so they took three boats out: the Wanu, Swell Chaser and the Black Jack for some excellent fall yellowtail fishing!

Great work fellas! Thanks, Ivy, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure. See you all next year!

October 23, 2021

Bachelor Party With A Huge Lingcod Surprise!

What a fun day on the water for a group in San Diego celebrating a bachelor party. The sea state was rough but manageable and the group enjoyed a good bite on some quality rockfish and a big lingcod.

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

October 22, 2021

Creating Lasting Family Memories One Charter At A Time!

We love to take families fishing! This fun family shared some quality time together enjoying the beautiful weather and catching some fish. Nothing more priceless then the smiles of children catching their first fish!

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

October 10, 2021

Sundays Menu = Rock Cod & Beautiful Weather!

Decent fishing and beautiful weather were enjoyed by our friends from Oakland, CA. Enjoy the fresh fish!

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

October 8, 2021

Quality Ground Fishing Continues!

Quality ground fishing for this fun group from Arizona. Great job everyone. What a great family outing!

Thanks, Sam, 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 Fall fishing that San Diego can offer and for a November that you will forever remember!

Tight Lines,
Captain Chris


No Tricks – Only Treats – Fishing in San Diego

There is no need for costumes or knocking on doors. The San Diego fishery is handing out nothing but treats for all of our wonderful anglers!

We want to thank all our clients whom fished with us during August and September. 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 made our way into our Fall fishing patterns.

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 – 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:

September 26, 2021

Some Skipjack Came Out To Play!

Skipjack were the only ones that wanted to play with us today. The goal was accomplished as this group is going home with some bowls of fresh poke.

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

September 18, 2021

Quality Red Vermillion Bite & More!

Today’s morning half day joined Captain Austin and Matt aboard the Swell chaser for some great rock fishing. Great work guys.

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

September 17, 2021

Quality Dorado Fishing – Limits!

Today’s full day charter joined Captain Austin and Matt aboard the Swell Chaser! Beautiful weather with limits of Dorado! Strong work fellas.

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

September 12, 2021

Tough Conditions But Still Fish for this Adorable Junior Angler!

Captain Jon running the Wanu and first mate Trevor on a ½ day this morning. A little windy and choppy this morning for our group of local anglers. The conditions were tough, but they still managed to get some fish in the bag.

Thanks, Michael, 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 Fall fishing that San Diego can offer!

Tight Lines,
Captain Chris


The Dorados are Dancing in San Diego!

Fall is on the way but the legendary San Diego offshore fishing remains hotter than the Summer sun!

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.

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 – 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:

August 29, 2021

Quality Rock Fish & Yellowtail!

Our friends from Menifee, CA joined Captain Jon and Trevor on a 1/2 day this afternoon. The group fished hard and was rewarded for all their effort with some quality rock fish and a nice yellowtail. Outstanding work everyone! Thanks, Kevin for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure.

August 23, 2021

Excellent Quality Dorado – Limits for All!

Captain Nick running the Swell Chaser and first mate Mat on the back deck today. Limits of amazing quality dorado today for the entire boat! And great weather to top it off! Thanks, Andy for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure.

August 19, 2021

Little Man Jake Hot Rod Of The Day!

Today’s morning half day joined Captain Austin and Trevor onboard the Wanu. Conditions were tough but everyone fished hard, especially the little man Jake! Good going 👍🏼! Thanks, Andrew for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure.

August 17, 2021

Dorado, Dorado & More Dorado!


Captain Nick running the Swell Chaser and first mate Mat on the back deck today. Our group of 6 today had a great time pulling on some fish. Everyone got to land a Dorado! Thanks, Spencer as always 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 Fall fishing that San Diego can offer!

Tight Lines,
Captain Chris


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