California Sportfishing License

1 Day License – $20.26

2 Day License - $31.06

365-Day Fishing license (CA Resident) – $61.82

365-Day Fishing License (Nonresident) - $166.89

*All 365-Day Sport Fishing Licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase

For complete California Fish & Game Regulations:

https://wildlife.ca.gov/

Where to purchase online: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Fishing#758845-descriptions--fees

Where to purchase in-person: Fisherman's Landing ( 2838 Garrison St, San Diego, CA 92106), Big 5 Sporting Goods (3729 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110) and Dick's Sporting Goods (3265 Sports Arena Blvd, San Diego, CA 92110). 

Mexican Fishing License

1 Day Fishing Permit – price varies approx $12 – $15/day

Where to purchase online: https://www.sportfishingbcs.gob.mx/ 

Where to purchase in-person: Fisherman's Landing ( 2838 Garrison St, San Diego, CA 92106)

 

International Fishing Passport Requirements

A passport is NOT REQUIRED unless we are fishing near the Mexican coast or near any of their offshore islands. Offshore Mexico fishing, outside of 12 miles from any land, a passport is NOT required.

For fishing trips operating within 12 miles of the Mexican coast or any of their islands (Coronado Islands), a Mexican Tourist Visa (FMM) is required. San Diego Charters provide the FMM for all Coronado Islands charters. The process for issuing an FMM requires that the applicant to submit valid International or U.S. Passport Book or US Passport Card to our office 3 days prior to departure.

 

What to Wear/What to Bring

·       Valid CA/Mexico fishing license

·       hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

·       coat, sweater or sweatshirt, a windbreaker. It is good to dress in layers so you can adjust to the conditions

·       non-slip shoes. Short rubber boots are great for fishing, tennis shoes work well too.

·       a lunch when fishing on an 8 hour or longer charter.  While our boats are equipped with coolers to store your food and drink, you are also allowed to bring your own cooler if you would like.  San Diego Charters provide snacks and soft drinks for all charters

·       All guests 21 and older are welcome to bring alcohol aboard however we request you DO NOT bring glass on board for the safety of all guests and crew.