Welcome to "On the Fly" Fishing Charters!

Massive shark, local marlin release by On The Fly Fishing Charters

On the Fly Fishing Charters is Southern California’s most diverse and experienced charter service. We specialize in fly fishing and are fully equipped to accommodate conventional gear fishermen as well. Our guests are treated to top-of-the-line boats, tackle, and service to make their trip the trip of a lifetime.

Our guests have taken trophies of over 35 species, from Alaska to Panama, in both salt and fresh water. With over 2,000 days of guiding experience, our guides have what it takes to put you on world-class fish of many types on the fly.

Shark Trips!

Fly-fishing for mako sharks is a unique experience. Without a doubt, San Diego offers fly-fisherman, of all experience levels, the best opportunity in the United States to target mako sharks up to 200 pounds.

Our summertime shark fishing trips offer fly-fisherman as high of a percentage shot at an angler releasing a 100lb fish "On The Fly" as anywhere else in the country. That's right! Your odds are just as good, or better, of catching and releasing a big shark on a fly rod with us than a tarpon, sailfish or marlin over 100lbs anywhere in the U.S., east or west coast! Click HERE for more info...
Capt. Dave Trimble Bay Trips


Bay Trips!

Fishing San Diego's bays is a fun experience for anglers of all skill levels. On these 5 hour trips we will have you casting to a wide variety of species including bass, halibut and croaker, just minutes from the dock. The protected waters of the bays are are productive all winter long. A great gift idea, with trips as low as $125 per person!! Click HERE for more info...

Fishing Reports


January 15, 2012 - San Diego Shark Fishing Report : Big Blue Sharks on Tap!
Kelly Galloup's big blue

Kelly Galloup, streamer fishing guru, got out on the water with his good friend Mamie for some shark fishing. He was traveling through Southern California speaking to various clubs about his unique streamer fishing tactics and gear. Our afternoon half day trip yielded a good sized blue.

We have a few days left open in February, so book your trip today!


December 31, 2011 : New Years Eve Blue Sharks
Brian Walwyn battles a blue in the slick

Angler Brian Walwyn ended the year pulling on some big blue sharks! We chummed two spots and managed to raise sharks on both slicks. A great end to a solid year.

Last year's best months for blue sharks were January and February, so reserve your trip today!


November 26, 2011 : Blue Shark Fishing on Tap for the Holidays!

Happy Holidays! "On The Fly" gift cards make fishermen happy, call today to order yours! Blue shark fishing has picked up and is in full swing. Give us a call today to set up your next trip!


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Shark of a Lifetime: Massive Shark for One of Our Clients
Video of huge mako shark on fly gear

Everet Evans and his dad fished with us in Sept. 2010 and hooked a mako of a lifetime. One of the biggest fish in the world caught and released on a fly!

Everet posted a video of his big one from last summer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8rTrdx-8B0



Capt. Dave Trimble


Thanks for visiting, and I hope to see you on a trip soon!

Captain Dave Trimble