San Diego fishing centers on three Point Loma landings, H&M Landing, Point Loma Sportfishing and Fisherman’s Landing, that run overnight to 23-day trips. This guide covers long range first, then the California license, Mexico passports, local piers, lobster season, whale watching and tuna history.Checked October 23, 2026.
Places 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.
Events in Fishing in San Diego
3 confirmed dates are on the Fishing in San Diego events page, from the organizers’ own pages.
What We Could Not Verify
- Long-range prices, landing office hours and several bag limits are not confirmed. See the page for each.
- Where a page marks an item not confirmed, treat it as unconfirmed until the landing or agency confirms it.
FAQ
Where do long-range boats leave from?
Three Point Loma landings near Shelter Island: H&M Landing, Point Loma Sportfishing and Fisherman’s Landing.
Is Ocean Beach Pier open?
No. The City says it is closed to the public and planned for replacement.
Sources
- H&M Landing
- Point Loma Sportfishing
- Fisherman's Landing
- CDFW: fishing licenses
- CDFW: beach and pier fishing
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.