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Car Rental San Diego and San Diego Sportfishing

Let’s go fishing! If you’re an avid angler, there’s no better place to be than the waters of San Diego. Car rental San Diego travelers will find some of the nation’s finest fishing grounds just off the coast of California, thanks to the city’s close proximity to warm water currents, which originate in the Baja, California. Whether you’re after Yellow Fin Tuna or Rock Cod, you’re bound to have fun fishing with friends in San Diego. The climate’s perfect, and the boat charters are state-of-the-art. All you need is a sense of adventure and a strong reeling arm.

What you’ll catch when

Different seasons provide car rental San Diego travelers with the opportunity to reel in a wide variety of saltwater fish. Here’s a quick breakdown of what you can expect to catch during certain times of the year:

• January through March: Sand Bass, Calico Bass, Shark, Rock Cod, Yellow Fin Tuna, Grouper
• April through May: The same as above, along with Yellowtail, White Sea Bass, Halibut, Wahoo, Marlin
• June through December: The same as above plus Dorado, Albacore

Tackle recommendations for car rental San Diego travelers

If you’re new to fishing, chances are you’re not too familiar with tackle box essentials. Luckily, you don’t really need any elaborate items for sportfishing in San Diego. Some good rules to remember when shopping for tackle is to purchase only what is necessary. Types of tackle depend on the season, the species of fish being targeted and the current fishing conditions. A knowledgeable tackle expert can easily help you select the right tackle with this information. A great place to shop for tackle in San Diego is at the San Diego Fisherman’s Landing. Here, you can pick up almost any of the terminal tackle you’ll need, just before departing. It’s important to purchase your tackle from the area where you’re planning to fish. Lures, lines and hooks used in one area of the country are often not appropriate when fishing in a new destination. Car rental San Diego travelers will find the Fisherman’s Landing at 2838 Garrison Street.

Popular fishing charters and providers

One of the most important parts of a sportfishing expedition is finding a charter company that suits your fishing style and experience. There are currently four well-known fishing charters worth investigating during your car rental San Diego vacation: Point Loma Sportfishing, Lee Palm’s Sportfishers, H&M Landing and Fisherman’s Landing. These four charters are member of the San Diego Sportfishing Council and are thus trusted service providers.

Find your way to the sportfishing landings

The most popular sportfishing landings in San Diego at located on Scott Street. If you’re traveling on Highway 5 south or Highway 8 west, take the Rosecrans exit. Continue on Rosecrans until you reach North Harbor Drive. Hang a left in your car rental San Diego vehicle. Then, turn right onto Scott Street. The sportfishing landings are on the left. The sportfishing landings are just 10 minutes from San Diego’s Lindbergh Field. Parking is available at a lot adjacent to the landings on Scott Street, as well as at an auxiliary lot next to the Holiday Inn on North Harbor Drive. The cost for parking is $2 per 24 hours with validation. Extended length parking is available for passengers on multi-day trips.

Want to learn more about sportfishing in San Diego? Then log onto San Diego Sportfishing Online at www.sportfishing.org. Car rental San Diego travelers can also contact the San Diego Sportfishing Council by phone at 619-234-8793 or by email at sdfish@sportfishing.org.