San Diego Beach Fishing

Guided Surf Fishing!

Whether you are an experienced fly angler, or this is your first fly-fishing experience, let the guides at Solis on the Salt introduce you to San Diego’s little secret fly fishing in the surf. Southern California’s beaches offer year round opportunities for the fly angler. From the ever present Surf Perch, Halibut and Croakers to the discriminating and wily Corbina, our beaches have something for everyone.

Solis on the Salt is offering private guided 3-hour trips in the surf for individuals and group outings.

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 The winter typically provides the best opportunity for trophy Surf Perch that pull like a Bluegill on steroids and some decent sized Halibut that will test your tackle. As the water warms and summer approaches the fishing really heats up with Corbina, Spotfin and Yellowfin Croaker, and a wide variety of other game fish available within casting distance of the shore.

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From the ever present Surf Perch, Halibut and Croakers to the discriminating and wily Corbina, our beaches have something for everyone.

Wake up early and fish the dawn patrol or fish with the sunset over the Pacific Ocean. Either way you are likely to be back while everyone else is waking up or prior to heading out for dinner!

Solis on the Salt is offering private guided 3-hour trips in the surf for individuals and group outings.

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Whether you are an experienced fly angler, or this is your first fly-fishing experience, let the guides at Solis on the Salt introduce you to San Diego’s little secret fly fishing in the surf. Southern California’s beaches offer year round opportunities for the fly angler. From the ever present Surf Perch, Halibut and Croakers to the discriminating and wily Corbina, our beaches have something for everyone.

Private Guide Trips

  • $250 for one angler
  • $300 for two anglers
  • $400 for three anglers

Do you have a larger group than three? No problem, just send us an email and we will arrange for additional guides as necessary.

Gear Selection

Equipment can be provided or you can bring your own 5-weight or 6-weight rod with a sink tip or shooting head. We recommend integrated shooting head lines from 100-250 grains for most 5-weight and 6-weight rods, and have lines available upon request. We will provide the flies and leaders.

You should also bring waders, boots, a light water proof jacket, sunglasses, sunscreen, a hat and a stripping basket. If necessary these items can be provided upon request for a nominal fee.

 

Our guides carry cameras to record that catch of a lifetime and will be more than happy to email those special photos to you.

Our Guide Team

Jeff Solis

Owner

Jeff grew up in San Bernardino, California where he fished the small streams of Southern California. His passion for fly fishing influenced his decision to accept a baseball scholarship to the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado.

Scott Donaghe

Owner

As a native San Diegan, Scott grew up fishing the local beaches, bays, lakes and creeks in the San Diego region. Childhood vacations to Yellowstone National Park introduced him to fly fishing and that experience grew with frequent trips to local creeks and the Eastern Sierras ..

Dan Kauffman

Guide

Dan started flyfishing over 35 years ago, and he’s been leading and hosting groups on trips to Mexico, Alaska, Nunavut, and other Caribbean destinations for over 5 years. He grew up splitting his time between the flats of the South Texas…

Get in touch

Hey! We are looking forward to fishing with you!

Reach out to us! With miles of beaches, San Diego is home to year round surf fishing from the shore. 
Corbina, Spotfin and Yellowfin Croaker, and a wide variety of other game fish available within casting distance of the shore.

Call JEFF

1 (858) 531-1436

Call SCOTT

1 (619) 742-5888

Mail

info@solisflyfishing.com