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Patriot Charters, LLC

Status: active

Captain Trevor Walsh has been guiding offshore sport fishing trips out of San Diego for 25 years, building deep expertise in the region's seasonal pelagic patterns. Operating the Patriot from H&M Landing, he targets yellowfin, bluefin, dorado, marlin, and wahoo across San Diego's nearshore grounds, Catalina Island, and long-range expeditions into Baja California and Magdalena Bay. His year rotates with the ocean's rhythms—fall brings excellent yellowfin and bluefin conditions, winter shifts to lobster trips, and spring and summer open long-range potential for a wider array of species. Walsh's approach emphasizes tailoring each trip to client desires while maintaining world-class standards year-round.

Details

  • Species: Yellowfin Tuna, Yellowtail, Calico Bass, Halibut, Blue Marlin, Wahoo, European Seabass
  • Tags: Advanced, Sportfisher, Fly Fishing, Spin Fishing, Trolling, Year-Round, Live Bait, Charter, Gear Provided, Flies / Lures Provided, Fish Cleaning, Saltwater

Waters Serviced (4)

DestinationType
San Diegocity
Californiastate
Moss Landingcity
Santa Catalina Islandisland

FAQ — Patriot Charters, LLC

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      "answer": "1/2 DAY TRIP (6 hours | Up to 12 passengers): $ 3,876\n3/4 DAY TRIP (6:00 am - 4:00 pm | Up to 12 passengers): $ 5,304\nFULL DAY TRIP (6:00 am - 6:00 pm | Up to 12 passengers): $ 7,140\nOVERNIGHT TRIP (Up to 12 passengers): $ 9,486\n1.5 day trip (Up to 12 passengers): $ 12,750\n2 DAY TRIP (Up to 12 passengers): $ 16,269\n2.5 DAY TRIP (Up to 12 passengers): $ 18,870\n3.5 DAY TRIP (Up to 12 passengers): $ 24,990\n4.5 DAY TRIP (Up to 12 passengers): $ 31,110\n5.5 DAY TRIP (Up to 12 passengers): $ 37,230\n6.5 DAY TRIP (Up to 12 passengers): $ 43,350\n7.5 DAY TRIP (Up to 12 passengers): $ 47,940\n8.5 DAY TRIP (Up to 12 passengers): $ 53,040\n9.5 DAY TRIP (Up to 12 passengers): $ 58,140\nCUSTOM TRIPS (Up to 12 passengers): Please call",
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      "answer": "6 hour all-inclusive lobster trip: $2,800.00 (entire boat)\nFishing “Kelp Beds” / Lobster - Hoop Netting 10 hour trip (Available during lobster season only): $4,000.00 (entire boat)\nReverse 1.5 Day (5AM Departure – 4PM Return): $11,000.00 (entire boat)\nWinter Special 2.5 Day – Friday Departures @ 7pm Departure – Monday AM Return (Departures November 01,08,15 and December 06, 13, 20): $1,850.00 Per Person (Minimum 7 psgr./12 Max)",
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