Take a Full-Day Spearfishing Course From San Diego
Learn safe spearfishing skills on a full-day Coronado Islands boat course
Duration
7AM - 6PM
Includes
Classroom, captain, charter
Highlights
Learn the basics of safe, effective spearfishing on a full-day course aboard a 40-foot trawler from San Diego to the Coronado Islands. Cover theory on the ride out, then practice safety skills, target shooting, fish identification, and hunting techniques in open water.
- Review spearfishing technique and theory during the boat transit
- Practice rescues and safety protocols with certified freediving instructors
- Train loading and shooting on a set target
- Build fish identification skills while diving with the gun unloaded
- Join a fish fillet class on the return trip
What's Included
- Classroom instruction
- Captain and guide
- Charter to the Coronado Islands
- Fuel
Things to know
A Beginner Freediver Course is a mandatory prerequisite through a reputable agency. You need a valid passport, a Mexican fishing license (about $15 for 1 day), and a California fishing license; these are not included. Dive gear, food and drinks, and fish processing are not included.
Cancellation Policy
Events with boats: 30+ days full refund; 7 days 50%; 72 hours 25%; under 72 hours no refund. Full refund or free rebooking if the operator cancels due to unforeseen weather conditions. If minimum not reached 48-24hrs in advance, they may cancel and refund or rebook.
Product ID: XU657F
FAQs
Yes. You must complete a Beginner Freediver Course first (through a reputable agency). You need to feel comfortable in open water, kicking long distances on the surface, and making smooth dives consistently.
Bring a valid passport, a Mexican fishing license (not included; about $15 for 1 day), and a valid California fishing license.
You need a mask and snorkel, a 5mm wetsuit, longblade freediving fins (no split fins or open-heel bootie fins), a weight belt, and 12 lbs of weights. You can rent required dive gear through Just Get Wet; spearguns are included in the course price.
Meeting details
San Diego, CA
