Ironclad Sportfishing

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Explore the waters of the West Coast with Ironclad Sportfishing and Captain Frank Pitetti of San Diego, California! Captain Frank is the owner and operator of Ironclad sportfishing. He grew up in New Jersey and started fishing with his father in the 70's. Captain Frank moved to South Florida and ...

Explore the waters of the West Coast with Ironclad Sportfishing and Captain Frank Pitetti of San Diego, California! Captain Frank is the owner and operator of Ironclad sportfishing. He grew up in New Jersey and started fishing with his father in the 70's. Captain Frank moved to South Florida and started commercial fishing. He worked on commercial sport boats and fished offshore as well as inshore, intercoastal and the Florida Keys. He eventually enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and ended up in Southern California and he’s been sport fishing the California waters ever since. You and your guests will fish the waters of California aboard the Ironclad. She’s a beautiful 38’ sport fisherman. Her twin 375HP Caterpillar engines will get you to the fishing grounds in no time! She’s outfitted with state-of-the-art electronics, a live well, outriggers, and USCG approved safety gear. Up to 6 guests are welcome aboard and can take advantage of the creature comforts of home such as a kitchen and a fully equipped bathroom as well as a comfortable salon. Captain Frank welcomes children and all anglers, no matter your experience level. Your fishing equipment is fully covered by Ironclad Sportfishing including rods, reels, tackle, and lures as well as fresh bait. Vary your techniques and get ready for an intense workout against monster fish on your trip with Ironclad Sportfishing. Get in touch with Captain Frank to explore waters over 60 miles away, and he’ll arrange a summer overnight trip. Soft drinks and snacks will be provided just don’t forget to purchase your fishing license on time and wear appropriate clothing and sun protection, Ironclad Sportfishing will do the rest. On your trip with Ironclad Sportfishing you and your guests will explore the bays and kelp beds for the chance to go after some of California’s favorite fish. Try to fill the boat with delicious Rockfish, Halibut, Yellowtail, Cod, White Seabass, Ling Cod, Sheepshead, and many more delicious fish. Head offshore, and you’ll go after some seriously big fish including Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Swordfish, Striped Marlin, and some even bigger Californian species. It doesn't matter what you're targeting, Captain Frank and is crew always strive to give you a memorable fishing experience. Fishing is a perfect way to experience San Diego, California and Captain Frank will give you an amazing experience with Ironclad Sportfishing. Book today!

Popular Features:

  • Fish Cleaning Included
  • Toilet On Board
  • Children Welcome
  • Fishing Tackle Included
  • First Mate
  • Fishing Trips with Ironclad Sportfishing start at: $1,150.00

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  • Your Captain will provide:

    • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
    • Fresh or Live Bait
    • Lures
    • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle

    You’ll need to bring drinks (no glass bottles), snacks, weather appropriate clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc.

  • Weather cancellations are at your Captain’s discretion, your safety is their number one priority! You will receive a refund for any weather cancellation, or you can choose to reschedule your trip for a different date.

  • 1908 Dana Landing Road San Diego, CA

    Your Captain will have you targeting the species biting most frequently on the days leading up to your trip!

Trips:

You will have the opportunity to select backup dates in checkout (if applicable)

3/4 Day Trip

$1,850.00

Price includes up to 6 guests

7:00am - 4:00pm PST (9 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

***March 1- Dec.31***Our 3/4 Day trips offer 9 hour on the water. This type of trip is a local inshore trip or offshore; target species are Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado, California Yellowtail, Rockfish, Vermilion, Ling Cod, Boccaccio (Salmon Grouper), Halibut, Whitefish, White Seabass, Calico Bass, San Bass, Barracuda. Trip includes live bait, rod/reel and tackle. Fishing license is the responsibility of the angler. This is a seasonal trip, March 1-Dec 31.

Coronado Islands

$2,400.00

Price includes up to 6 guests

5:00am - 5:00pm PST (12 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

The Coronado Islands are located just south of the U.S. Border in Mexican Waters. The Coronado Islands and surrounding area offer some great fishing for Yellowtail, tuna, barracuda, bonito, rockfish, halibut and more. Passports are required.

Overnight Freelance

$3,200.00

Price includes up to 5 guests

9:00pm - 7:00pm PST (22 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

***Apr 1 - Dec 31***On our overnight trips, we travel to the offshore banks, generally 40-60 miles offshore. Sleep on the way out and wake up at sunrise and your in the fishing grounds before the crowd gets there. Target species are Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Dorado and Yellowtail. Passports and Mexican fishing license may be required. Gear can be provided if needed.

Half Day Trip (AM)

$1,150.00

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur

Price includes up to 6 guests

6:00am - 11:00am PST (5 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

***March 1- Dec.31***This type of trip is a local inshore trip; target species are California Yellowtail, Rockfish, Vermilion, Ling Cod, Boccaccio (Salmon Grouper), Halibut, Whitefish, White Seabass, Calico Bass, San Bass, Barracuda. Trip includes live bait, rod/reel and tackle. Fishing license is the responsibility of the angler. This is a seasonal trip, March 1-Dec 31.

Half Day Trip (PM)

$1,150.00

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur

Price includes up to 6 guests

1:00pm - 6:00pm PST (5 hours)
Deposit refundable up to 30 Days before the trip
Trip Details

*** March 1- Dec.31***This type of trip is a local inshore trip; target species are California Yellowtail, Rockfish, Vermilion, Ling Cod, Boccaccio (Salmon Grouper), Halibut, Whitefish, White Seabass, Calico Bass, San Bass, Barracuda. Trip includes live bait, rod/reel and tackle. Fishing license is the responsibility of the angler. This is a seasonal trip, March 1-Dec 31.

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5 star review for a 5 star Captain and Crew
Took my two sons, ages 9 and 11 on their first fishing trip. With our limited fishing experience I was worried about our ability to fish. The captain and crew were amazing. I can only describe the service like that of a five star hotel. The captain and crew kept us on the fish and helped all of us throughout the whole trip. My whole family can not stop talking about the trip and already want to plan another one.
Took my two sons, ages 9 and 11 on their first fishing trip. With our limited fishing experience I was worried about our ability to fish. The captain and crew were amazing. I can only describe the service like that of a five star hotel. The captain and crew kept us on the fish and helped all of us throughout the whole trip. My whole family can not stop talking about the trip and already want to plan another one.
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Awesome day on the water
Awesome experience and an even more awesome crew. We caught 19 yellowtail, cptn Frank put us on the meat!
Awesome experience and an even more awesome crew. We caught 19 yellowtail, cptn Frank put us on the meat!
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Amazing experience from beginning to end
This was an amazing trip and everyone on board was able to land a nice catch. Due to the captains knowledge and experience we were able to land more fish then any other boat in the area. The equipment on the boat was top notch and well maintained. All the crew was extremely friendly and dropped everything to take care of everyone on board. I will definitely be booking another trip with Ironclad Sportfishing. Thanks for making everyone on board feel welcomed and making sure we caught some fish.
This was an amazing trip and everyone on board was able to land a nice catch. Due to the captains knowledge and experience we were able to land more fish then any other boat in the area. The equipment on the boat was top notch and well maintained. All the crew was extremely friendly and dropped everything to take care of everyone on board. I will definitely be booking another trip with Ironclad Sportfishing. Thanks for making everyone on board feel welcomed and making sure we caught some fish.
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Additional Features:

  • Saftey Equipment

  • Life Jackets
  • Life Raft
  • Fire Extinguishers
  • First-aid Equipment
  • Cpr-trained Crew
  • Epirb
  • Flares
  • Vhf Radio
  • Navigation

  • Gps
  • Radar
  • Price Includes

  • Catch Cleaning & Filleting
  • Fresh Or Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Rods Reels Terminal Tackle
  • First Mate

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