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submitted: Aug 27th 2008 | by: TomGibson | Total views: 2 | Word Count: 468 | |

People often visit San Diego for the beaches, but there is much more to do in the City. Deep sea fishing is an option few take advantage of, but probably wish they did. There is a mighty big ocean off the coast and it is full of good fishing.

A quick word on deep sea fishing because it is a bit different. There are two basic options. You can do a short trip that goes a day or less. This is the most popular. However, you can also do multiple day trips that get into serious fishing areas.

The San Diego coast offers some tremendous opportunities for anglers. The coast brings together flows of warm water that result in large kelp beds. The fish congregate around the kelp beds, which makes for great fishing.

What kind of fish can you find off San Diego? How about three types of bass, including Calico, Sea and Sand? Dorado and Barracuda are also found. Take a longer trip and you can get into big tuna, Albacore and more.

The deep sea fishing boats are found in two areas in San Diego. In the north county, we have Oceanside which is the last northern town in the county. Point Loma is our second spot and located just to the west of downtown San Diego.

The deep sea boating operations in San Diego range from the slick corporate option to the salty dog captain on his own boat. Each has pros and cons, so you will just have to go with whatever grabs you as a good choice.

One of the slicker options is San Diego Sportfishing, Inc. Based in Point Loma, the company specializes in one day or less trips, but also offers charters to those looking for longer trips. The outfit has three boats.

Up the coast in Oceanside, you can charter a 32 foot Rodovich Sportfisher via the Fish Taxi charter. Captained by Don Nelson, this is a much more personal experience than one would find with the San Diego Sportfishing operation.

San Diego is a warm area, but it can get cold in the morning on the boat. Make sure to use a layered clothing approach when you head out on even a half day trip. Remember, it will be cold in the morning and hot the rest of the day.

Bait is vital when it comes to fishing. That being said, you really do not want to feed the fish your breakfast or lunch. There are patches you can wear to stop sea sickness. Invest in them so you do not end up with a ruined trip.

Deep sea fishing off the San Diego coast is an absolute blast. You will have a great time and are almost assured to catch more than a few fish. After you come back, get ready to fire up the barbeque.

About the Author

Tom Gibson writes about sport fishing for NomadJournals.com where you can find fishing log books.

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