
Sport Fishing in San Diego has always been a competitive venue. Prime Time Sport Fishing has "upped the ante" with it's superb, top quality 50 foot sportfisher, operated by veteran professional sportfishing captains who hold the very limited certification of USCG 100 Ton Masters. 6 Pack Charters are available at some of the best rates in the business.
This fine yacht is ideal for discrete groups of six or less, fishing the offshore waters of San Diego. Trips vary from half day local kelp fishing trips, targeting such species as Bonita, Barracuda, Calico Bass, Sand Bass, White Sea bass, Yellowtail and Halibut, to fishing one or one and a half days at the Coronado Islands. Coronado fishing trips offer a more exotic locale with a more bountiful and varied catch. Summer fishing is primarily offshore, ranging from 45-80 miles, predominantly into Mexican waters. Targeted species would include Albacore Tuna and Bluefin Tuna in the early summer; Yellowfin Tuna, Big Eye Tuna and occasionally Dorado in the late summer. Large Yellowtail are also targeted on offshore kelp paddies. Late summer and fall will bring Striped Marlin into the local San Diego waters. We are also available for charter, for any fishing tournaments, even into Cabo San Lucas. We go where the fish are!

An expansive and open fishing cockpit provides quality fishing room with 2 live bait tanks, both against the cabin, padded cockpit rails and a dozen off-deck rod holders. Fishing equipment includes four trolling stations using Penn 2 speeds, 50-60 lb., and a dozen live bait casters 15-30 lb., including 6 new custom calstar rods with new Shimano reels. The catch is carefully maintained below deck in custom refrigerated fish boxes. There are also outriggers for the marlin anglers and a full tuna tower for fish spotting.
The enclosed bridge boasts an array of state of the art electronics including color video sonar, radar, video plotter, GPS satellite navigation, 2 VHF and SSB ship to shore radios, sea temp meter and auto pilot. "PRIME TIME" cruises at 15 knots, powered by twin GMC 8V92 TI's and 1175 gallons of fuel, it has a range of approximately 1000 miles. Water capacity is 200 gallons and replenished by a reverse osmosis watermaker system. Twin diesel generators provide electrical support.
- Prime Time goes green?
- Antonin Scalia Supreme Court Justice Limits on Tuna
Sept 2009 -
With all of the Sport Fishing Charter boats available in San Diego, Judge Scalia chose Primetime Sportfishing for his charter. Thanks Justice!
- Fall Classic Charity Fishing Tournament reels in valuable
funding for Shriners Hospitals
Primetime SWEEPS Fall Classic Fishing Tournament (2nd year in a row wins 1st place)


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Mark Atherton Owner, USCG 100 Ton Master
Chris Abate Captain, USCG 100 Ton Master
Chris holding his fresh catch! Whoa!