Tag: sand dabs
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
We’re Back to SCHOOLS in San Diego
Before you get ready to return to classes, remember that Coletta Sportfishing is ready to help you with your “Saltwater Homework.”
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 you have homework to complete in legendary San Diego! 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 we all have to hit the books!
Check out some of our daily reports from the month:
August 2, 2021
Captain Michael running the Swell Chaser and first mate Mat on the back deck today. They searched and searched and finally found them. Strong work fellas! Thanks, Susan for everything and choosing Coletta Sportfishing for your fishing adventure!
July 31, 2021
Fun Times & Great Family Memories! Fun afternoon on the water for a family from Arizona. Great times and tasty rock cod to be had for this family. Strong work everyone. Thanks, Dan, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure!
July 31, 2021
Nice Ling For Angler From AZ! Nice break for this group enjoying beautiful So Cal weather and being out on the water. Thanks, Vicki, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure!
July 30, 2021
Great Times, Laughs & Quality Rock Fishing! Nothing but laughs and good times while catching some quality rockfish. Thank you for choosing Coletta Sportfishing!
July 27, 2021
Stick Stay & Make It Pay! Stick, stay, and make it pay was the theme today for this group from Arizona. The quality all showed up at the last minute, which will make some tasty tacos. Thanks, Heather, 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
When you fish with us at Coletta Sportfishing, you won’t have to worry about pencils, books or teachers’ dirty looks. Let’s go fishing before that school bell rings!
Tight Lines,
Captain Chris
Amazing Fishing and God Bless America!
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 during May and June. 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. The rock fishing has been spectacular. Rock fish not only taste great, but they are fun for all ages and experience levels.
As you plan your July 4th celebrations, keep in mind that the fireworks in legendary San Diego are BELOW the water because the bite is exploding! 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!
Check out some of our daily reports from the month:
June 27, 2021
Nice morning on the water for a group from Oklahoma and India fished a little deeper today and had a decent pick at some quality rockfish.Thanks, Tamara, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure.
June 27, 2021
Bonito Madness! Nice calm ocean with a few jumbo Bonita on the menu. Bluefin tuna were boiling around the boat a few times, but nothing would stick. At it again tomorrow.Thanks, Christine, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure.
June 26, 2021
Our friends from Arizona joined Captain Jon and Mat today aboard the Wanu. They will be going home with a nice bag of rock cod tonight. Great work you guys. Thanks, Ray, for everything and choosing Coletta sport fishing for your fishing adventure year in and year out!
June 20, 2021
The Girl’s kicked Butt!Captain Geno running the Swell Chaser and first mate Mat on the back deck this afternoon. Very happy local family from Poway out enjoying quality ground fishing. The ladies dominated the fishing game this afternoon catching some quality fish.Thanks’ Rebecca 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
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 top shape. From the moment you book with us you will feel the difference.
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