3 confirmed dates are listed: Flagship’s whale watching season (December 12, 2026 to mid-April 2027) and the posted trip schedules at Point Loma Sportfishing and Fisherman’s Landing. The two landing rows are business schedules, not one-off events. Organizer pages are the source for every date.Checked October 23, 2026.
October 2026
Long range and multi-day sportfishing trips out of Fisherman's Landing
Oct 23 to Nov 4, 2026 · Fisherman's Landing, San Diego (619) 221-8500; street address not on page read
Price: See event site · Organizer page
Long range and overnight sportfishing trips out of Point Loma Sportfishing
Oct 23 to Nov 4, 2026 · Overnight trips depart 8:00 PM (about 18 hours); multi-day trips depart 10:00 AM · Point Loma Sportfishing, 1403 Scott Street, San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 223-1627
Price: See event site (trip listings show prices) · Organizer page
December 2026
Whale watching season with Flagship Cruises
Dec 12 to Apr 15, 2027 · Two half-day tours daily: 9:30 AM-1:00 PM and 1:30-5:00 PM (arrive 15 minutes early) · Flagship Cruises & Events, San Diego Bay (departure point not stated on page)
Price: Adult (13+) $54.00 Mon-Fri / $57.00 Sat-Sun; Child (4-12) $40.50 Mon-Fri / $42.75 Sat-Sun (plus taxes and fees) · Organizer page
Family
What We Could Not Verify
- Flagship’s last day is not posted (April 15 is a placeholder for mid-April), and its departure point is not stated.
- The two sportfishing rows are business trip schedules for October 23 to November 4, 2026, not events.
- Fred Hall Show Del Mar 2027 dates, kids fishing derbies, a Blessing of the Fleet and a tuna festival were not found on organizer pages. Not confirmed.
- The 2027 Cabrillo Whale Watch Weekend date is not posted.
Places to Visit in Fishing in San Diego
Long-Range Sportfishing From Point Loma
Trip tiers, seasons, species, rules, boarding and tackle rental for 4 to 23 day trips.
LandingH&M Landing
2803 Emerson St. Half day to long range, whale watching, tackle rental.
LandingPoint Loma Sportfishing
1403 Scott St. Overnight to 23-day trips, tackle rental, daily fish counts.
LandingFisherman's Landing
2838 Garrison St. Long range, multi-day, paid gated lot, tackle shop.
BoatsH&M Landing Long-Range Boats
Ten boats with length, beam and bunk counts as H&M prints them.
RulesCalifornia Fishing License and Limits
CDFW license fees, Ocean Enhancement Validation and Southern California limits.
RulesMexico Waters and Passports
What each landing says about passports, the Mexican visa and fishing permits.
HistorySan Diego Tuna Capital History
The tuna industry began in 1909 and San Diego became its capital.
WhalesWhale Watching From Point Loma
Boat tours, land-based viewing and seasons, with prices as posted.
ParkCabrillo National Monument Tidepools and Whales
Whale season, tidepool rules, the protected reserve and fees.
PiersLocal Piers and Shore Fishing
Shelter Island, Imperial Beach, Coronado, Embarcadero, Crystal Pier and more. Ocean Beach Pier is closed.
SeasonSpiny Lobster Season
Season dates, limit, size, report card and how lobster may be taken.
Free DaysFree Fishing Days
The two California days each year when no license is needed.
FamiliesFishing With Kids
No license under 16, license-free piers, child prices and what to pack.
FAQ
When does whale watching start?
Flagship says whale watching returns December 12, 2026 and runs to mid-April.
Are the landing rows events?
They are the trip schedules posted on October 22, 2026, not one-off events.
Sources
- Flagship Cruises: whale watching
- Point Loma Sportfishing
- Fisherman's Landing
- Cabrillo National Monument Foundation: whale watch festival
Checked October 23, 2026 by It’s San Diego. Cite this page: It’s San Diego (itssandiego.com), checked October 23, 2026. Free to quote with a link to this page; tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.