San Diego Fishing Guides

Below is a listing of San Diego area fishing guides that will provide you with the best possible experience on the water. There are a lot of choices when selecting a fishing guide, and we have singled out the very best for you. 

Garrett Mercer
A day on the lake with Garrett Mercer is a great way to enjoy beautiful Southern California. Garrett is a licensed guide by the state of California, and spends many enjoyable days on the water each year with clients. Having grown up in San Diego, he has been bass fishing the local lakes for nearly 17 years.
 
Included in your trip are all the necessary rods, reels, tackle and gear for having a successful day on the water. You will be fishing off of a Skeeter 20i bass boat powered by a Yamaha 250 HPDI, well equipped with Lowrance electronics. Your licenses and lake fees are included as well, however remember to bring layers of clothing, sunscreen, a camera, and most importantly a good attitude!
 
The next time you're looking for a bass fishing guide in San Diego, turn to Garrett for a day on the lake.
 
Visit Garrett's website for more information. 

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James Nelson has been fishing the bays and lakes of Southern California for more than 30 years. He is one of the most diverse guides in the area, providing rewarding guide trips on both Mission and San Diego Bay, as well as the local lakes and reservoirs (including Diamond Valley and Perris). No matter what species of fish you fancy, James can show you how to catch them while having the time of your life.

James is also a veteran tournament angler, having fished both FLW and WON Bass professional events. This experience has helped him refine his “fish finding” skills, ensuring that no matter what the conditions are - you will catch fish.

Every trip is personalized to fit the specific goals you have for YOUR fishing trip. All tackle, bait(s), snacks and soft drinks are provided. You will fish from a fully equipped 19’ VIP Bay Stealth boat powered by a Yamaha Four Stroke outboard. Visit James' website for more information!


Rich Tauber


Rich Tauber has been a professional angler, fishing guide, public speaker and promoter his entire adult life. He has never had a "real" job, and is very proud of that. His only gainful employment has come from fishing and the outdoor industry.

His fishing career started in the early seventies. In his rookie season as a professional angler he won the "Western Bass Angler of the Year," nudging out "Hall of Famer" Dee Thomas for the title, and is still the youngest fisherman in history to ever win that title. Four years later he won the largest organized fishing event in the world; the U.S. Open. In 1986 he became a full time tour angler with the "Bassmasters" on ESPN. As a professional he has qualified for the "Super Bowl" of angling, the Bassmaster Classic two times.

Guiding and fishing is not just something Rich does on the weekends, this is his full time job. He started his fishing guide service in 1977, and today is available 7 days a week. Unlike most guides, while on a guide trip, he does not fish. There is nothing worse than hiring a guide who is the first to cast at all the best targets.

Rich guides on all Southern California lakes, visit Rich's website for more information.

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Bowman Bluewater Guides & Outfitters offers a diverse line-up of trips tailored to your needs. No matter what species of fish you want to catch or technique you want to learn, Bowman Bluewater can customize a trip for you with the most qualified guides in the county. 

If you're looking for a once-in-a-lifetime fishing experience, you have to try Mako shark fishing on the fly. Catching a Mako on fly tackle is one of the most exhilarating experiences an angler could have, from sight casting to these large predators, to their acrobatic and extremely powerful fight, your heart will be racing the entire time. 

Bowman Bluewater also offers more traditional trips, including fishing for the offshore species that makes San Diego famous, bluefin and yellowfin tuna, skipjack, striped marlin, dorado and more. If you're looking for constant action, and a lot of time on the fishing grounds, San Diego's inshore action is tough to beat. You can target bonito, barracuda, yellowtail, kelp bass, white seabass, halibut and more in our coastal waters. If you're looking for more of a challenge, Bowman Bluewater's experienced fly-fishing guides can incorporate that into your trip as well.

Other trips and venues include; San Diego Bay and Mission Bay, surf fishing on San Diego's famous beaches, and largemouth bass fishing on our world-famous lakes. For more information, visit Bowman Bluewater's website.


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