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San Diego Bay Guided Kayak Fishing Trip

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For those new to our sport or those wanting to start off on flatter waters, our guided trips onto San Diego Bay are a great way to get your feet wet. Because of the consistent action these trips are also a great way to introduce your kids to kayak fishing.
When the conditions are right hundred fish days are not uncommon. Besides the great fishing action bay fishing can be very relaxing, no swells or waves to deal with and lots of beautiful scenery. It can be quite impressive to fish right up next to an Aircraft carrier. Our catch consists mainly of spotted bay bass, sand bass and halibut, but you may also run into croaker, rays and even Bonefish. This is light tackle fishing at its best.
We spend between six and eight hours teaching you the basics of kayak fishing. We also cover all the safety issues involved in kayak fishing as well as the issues specific to fishing and being safe in the bay.
Our one-day guided bay fishing trips are limited to four people per guide. This will assure everyone gets plenty of individual instruction.
The kayak, clothes and all fishing gear are provided. Participants must provide a fishing license. We have several different models of kayaks for all abilities of paddlers.
Fee for a one-person weekday trip is $250
Two person $350
Three person $450
Add $50 per person to trips held on weekends
Bay Trip

La Jolla Offshore Guided Kayak Fishing Trip

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For those ready to head off shore we offer a one-day offshore-guided fishing trip in La Jolla. We call our service an instructional guide service, which means we are teaching you what you need to know to be successful and safe while kayak fishing. Fishing the coastal waters of La Jolla we cover everything from basic kayaking skills, kayak setup, and fishing techniques to surf survival. All the while looking to land trophy game fish such as Yellowtail, White Seabass, Halibut and even Thresher Sharks. Safety is our priority and we carry all the essential safety equipment i.e. VHF radio, cell phone, GPS, towropes and extra paddles. Our guides are all CPR certified. We will teach you how to be safe on the water.
Our one-day guided fishing trips run between six and eight hours and are limited to three people per guide. This will assure everyone gets plenty of individual instruction.
The kayak, paddle gear and all fishing gear is provided, all you need is some water a snack and your sense of adventure. We have several different models of kayaks for all abilities and sizes of paddlers.
Participants 16 and over must bring a fishing license.
Fee for a one-person weekday trip is $250
Two person $350
Three person $450
Add $50 per person to trips held on weekends during the months June thru September.

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Surf Safety and Paddle Skills Class

We see more and more people that get into kayak fishing go head first into the sport without learning the proper skills to keep them safe or to just paddle efficiently.
More gear is lost or damaged, and more people run into trouble in the surf zone than any other area in kayaking. For that reason we are offering a three-hour surf survival, paddle and safety skills class with one of our expert guides in San Diego.
We will teach you the proper techniques needed to launch and land a loaded kayak through the surf. This is not a surfing class we are not interested in catching waves, what we want is to get our expensive fishing gear to and from the fishing grounds intact. Catching waves at times in unavoidable and we will teach you how to handle that situation when it arises. We also cover proper paddling techniques and many safety aspects involved in kayak fishing such as self rescue, how to empty a flooded kayak while on the water and many other things every kayaker should know.
This is truly one of the more fun classes we do so be prepared to have a great time and learn a lot. After this class you will be intimately familiar with your kayak and you will be ready to tackle any situation.
Fee is $75 per person with a minimum of three people and a maximum of eight.
Kayaks can be provided for those that need them, bring your own if you prefer. Wetsuits recommended as you will be getting wet. All classes held at La Jolla Shores Jim Sammons will conduct La Jolla classes. Pre registration and payment are required. Please download and fill out one of our waivers.
We regularly do this as a group class but are available for private lessons also. Dates of our group classes are posted on our upcoming events forum.

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Kayak Surf Class

Group Kayak Fishing Outings on the Bay

Looking to spend some time with your employees, out of the office, but tired of the same old options? Have a group of buddies in town for a bachelor party but want to try something other than the regular golf outing. Maybe you and a group of friends just want to try something different.
You should consider one of our group kayak fishing outings on San Diego Bay. We will provide everything you need for a fun day on the water, including kayaks, fishing gear, fishing licenses, drinks and snacks. With multiple guides on the water to assist you and your crew you, are assured a great time. We will spend about four hours fishing on San Diego Bay and follow it up with a hearty lunch. We can accommodate groups of up to ten anglers and have kayaks for all ability levels.
For more information or to schedule a group outing please use our contact form.
Group Bay Trip

La Jolla Kayak Fishing University

If you want to really shorten your learning curve and learn as much about kayak fishing as fast as possible you will be interested in this three class series. This three day group class will cover everything you need to know to get you on your way into the sport of kayak fishing.
Day one will consist of an on the shore seminar, then we will jump on the kayaks and learn some basic paddle skills, and get comfortable on the kayaks. We will then break out the rods for a couple of hours of bay bass fishing. This class will be held on San Diego Bay and is approximately four hours. You must bring a fishing license.
Day two will be our Surf and safety class.
We will cover the skills you need to safely navigate the surf zone, we will also practice self and assisted rescues and other skills you need to be a safe kayaker. This class is a blast, be prepared to get wet, and bring a wet suit to this three hour class.
Day three will be an offshore class in La Jolla.
We will cover the techniques used for catching and keeping live bait and fishing offshore, for Yellowtail, White Seabass, Halibut and Calico bass. You must bring a fishing license.
The cost of the class series is $300, with a minimum of four participants.
The class is geared for those that already have their kayak and fishing gear. If you would like us to provide a kayak for you there is an additional $50 charge.
We will be running this series of classes several times a year.
Kayak University