Advice on a 3/4 day boat out of San Diego - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

nathan · 03-25-2015, 06:16 PM

I am looking to take my 10 year old on a 3/4 day fishing trip in the next few weeks. We will be going out of San Diego and am looking for advice on which boat/landing/captain you would recommend as a kid friendly experience.

Thank you in advance,

Nathan

fishnfoool · 03-25-2015, 06:36 PM

The San Diego is the best boat for that. They keep the fish ice cold. No fee for parking. Captain is always willing to burn gas to find fish.

Raskal311 · 03-25-2015, 06:43 PM

Seaforth js only running one 3/4 at the moment and yesterday they pulled in over 100 yellows. I've been on the SD half a dozen time, greast boat/good crew.

Irishman · 03-25-2015, 07:17 PM

San Diego out of Seaforth is a great boat, the plus is the fish hold where your fish are iced. I would reccommend going on a week day, the weekends will have a full load of 50 anglers, a lot of line in the water. Since your son is younger I would highly reccommend a am or pm boat to start. If he loses interest and your on a 3/4 day it's a long day for him.
Tip the crew $20.00 on boarding and ask if he can hang with skipper etc. that's a huge plus and nothing like seeing your son get to push a button, spin the wheel etc. Tuesday and Wednesday are your best bet

Cadillyak · 03-25-2015, 08:12 PM

I'm pretty partial to the Malihini out of H & M Landing.

blazian · 03-25-2015, 08:54 PM

Malihini is my favorite boat but not for a kid. There are not enough seats for kids who get tired. The San Diego is better choice if your taking a 10 yr old

Mahigeer · 03-25-2015, 09:50 PM

I have not been on SD, but was not impressed with Malahini.

CardShark · 03-25-2015, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mahigeer

I have not been on SD, but was not impressed with Malahini.

Why not?

momo fish · 03-25-2015, 10:27 PM

For me it's the San Diego boat from seaforth. Free parking and great tackle shop as well..

Then the boat and crew is fishy and best part understand customer service. Treat you like your a fishing buddy and the captain fishes hard and goes the distance. Took my son when he was 8 and caught his first yellowtail (15pounds). Deckhand guided him till gaff while I took videos and pictures. The excitement they showed and cheering him is something that he remembers to this day and tells his friends about as he felt like he caught a record setting fish.. Yup I'm biased but awesome boat.

blitzburgh · 03-26-2015, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by momo fish

For me it's the San Diego boat from seaforth. Free parking and great tackle shop as well..

Then the boat and crew is fishy and best part understand customer service. Treat you like your a fishing buddy and the captain fishes hard and goes the distance. Took my son when he was 8 and caught his first yellowtail (15pounds). Deckhand guided him till gaff while I took videos and pictures. The excitement they showed and cheering him is something that he remembers to this day and tells his friends about as he felt like he caught a record setting fish.. Yup I'm biased but awesome boat.

^^^^^^^^THIS

nathan · 03-26-2015, 07:24 AM

Thank you all for the advice. I will look into the San Diego and hope my boy catches the fish of the day!

03-25-2015, 06:16 PM	#1
nathan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Temecula Posts: 36	Advice on a 3/4 day boat out of San Diego I am looking to take my 10 year old on a 3/4 day fishing trip in the next few weeks. We will be going out of San Diego and am looking for advice on which boat/landing/captain you would recommend as a kid friendly experience. Thank you in advance, Nathan

03-25-2015, 06:36 PM	#2
fishnfoool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Long beach Posts: 298	The San Diego The San Diego is the best boat for that. They keep the fish ice cold. No fee for parking. Captain is always willing to burn gas to find fish.

03-25-2015, 06:43 PM	#3
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Seaforth js only running one 3/4 at the moment and yesterday they pulled in over 100 yellows. I've been on the SD half a dozen time, greast boat/good crew. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

03-25-2015, 08:12 PM	#5
Cadillyak Team Get $$ Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 841	I'm pretty partial to the Malihini out of H & M Landing. __________________ The "Y" is silent 2012 Olive PA 12 2011 Papaya Outback

03-25-2015, 07:17 PM	#4
Irishman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 306	San Diego out of Seaforth is a great boat, the plus is the fish hold where your fish are iced. I would reccommend going on a week day, the weekends will have a full load of 50 anglers, a lot of line in the water. Since your son is younger I would highly reccommend a am or pm boat to start. If he loses interest and your on a 3/4 day it's a long day for him. Tip the crew $20.00 on boarding and ask if he can hang with skipper etc. that's a huge plus and nothing like seeing your son get to push a button, spin the wheel etc. Tuesday and Wednesday are your best bet

03-25-2015, 08:54 PM	#6
blazian Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 106	Malihini is my favorite boat but not for a kid. There are not enough seats for kids who get tired. The San Diego is better choice if your taking a 10 yr old

03-25-2015, 09:50 PM	#7
Mahigeer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,863	I have not been on SD, but was not impressed with Malahini.

03-25-2015, 10:27 PM	#9
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	For me it's the San Diego boat from seaforth. Free parking and great tackle shop as well.. Then the boat and crew is fishy and best part understand customer service. Treat you like your a fishing buddy and the captain fishes hard and goes the distance. Took my son when he was 8 and caught his first yellowtail (15pounds). Deckhand guided him till gaff while I took videos and pictures. The excitement they showed and cheering him is something that he remembers to this day and tells his friends about as he felt like he caught a record setting fish.. Yup I'm biased but awesome boat.

03-26-2015, 07:24 AM	#11
nathan Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Temecula Posts: 36	Thank you all for the advice. I will look into the San Diego and hope my boy catches the fish of the day!