Best Fishing Boat Rentals in Oceanside, CA

Top Oceanside, CA fishing boat rentals


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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to rent a boat?

The cost to rent a boat depends on whether you are renting for a half-day or a full day, the boat features and the boat size can impact your boat rental price. Rental prices can range from $200 to $1,000 plus depending on the boat rental itself and the length of time of the rental.

How many people can fit on the boat rental?

The number of people who can fit on boat rental largely depends on the boat’s size and how many life jackets are on board. Currently the coast guard allows a maximum of 10-12 people on a Boatsetter boat rental.

How old do you have to be to rent a boat?

You must be 18 years old to rent a captained boat and 25 years old if you would like to rent a bareboat charter.

Do I need a boating license to rent a boat?

Boating license requirements vary from state to state. As a renter, you are responsible for understanding local state requirements.

How much does it cost to rent a boat for the day?

The cost of renting a boat for the day on average ranges from $200 to $1200. The cost to rent a boat varies depending on the size of the boat and the length of time that you will be using the boat.

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Top fishing boat rentals reviews in Oceanside, CA

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  • Awesome boat and an equally great boat owner. Easy 10 out of 10! Highly recommended.

    Wes

    Sep 2025

  • Great day, sorry for delayed review, boat was clean, well taken care of and a great day all around.

    Jon

    Sep 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Craig was great very helpful going over the boat operations.And comunication was great.Very nice boat we had a...

    Gary

    Sep 2025

  • boat was great! everything worked perfect. pickup and drop off was easy and convenient. we would definitely rent again!

    jon

    Sep 2025

  • Rented the Sea Fox 288 Commander from Wes and it was hands down
    the best day we’ve had on the water this year.
    First...

    Sergio

    Sep 2025

  • Second time doing business. Courteous, professional and easy to work with.

    Marc

    Sep 2025
  • 5/5 stars

    Great experience!!!!!
    Boat worked perfectly as advertised
    Easy process, overall great

    Pablo

    Aug 2025

  • Super nice boat. Well represented by the owner Wes. He was very accommodating and easy to work with. Hope to rent...

    David

    Aug 2025

  • Friendly, convenient, easy going, and amazing service. Will be using Ian's service again this month

    Marc

    Aug 2025

  • The boat was perfect! Wife was comfortable in the front while I fished out of the back! Highly recommend.

    Cole

    Aug 2025

  • Went out with some good friends to fish off Point Loma and had a great time. Really nice boat and the owner, Wes,...

    Erik

    Aug 2025

  • This is a great way to connect with boat owners. The app was easy to use. The boat we rented for the day was...

    Jessica

    Jul 2025

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