Captain Jim Sharp's Blue Horizon Now Booking 2026 Coronado Islands Trips

Captain Jim Sharp’s Blue Horizon is open for 2026 bookings and is advertising Coronado Islands trips alongside half-day, 12-hour and overnight options. The announcement promises targeted offshore action and a flexible lineup of trip lengths that will matter to anglers planning next season’s tuna runs and family outings.

The original announcement, timestamped Wed Feb 11th 2026 2:20 PM, put the pitch plainly: "Set sail with Captain Jim Sharp aboard the Blue Horizon for the ultimate fishing adventure! With years of proven success, Jim and his expert crew will put you on the fish, whether it’s a 3/4-day trip to the Coronado Islands, an overnight at San" — the post is truncated at the overnight destination. A social media caption with the promotional line "Blue Horizon Now Booking 2026 Charter Season! #bluehorizon #oceansideseacenter #fish #fishing #sportfishing #fishingtrip #offshorefishing" accompanied the push, keeping the charter visible to local and visiting anglers.

Operational details in the Blue Horizon listing describe a 55' Hoquim Shipyard vessel that fits up to 22 anglers and "comes with a toilet and an ice box for keeping your catch cool. There’s no dilemma - the boat is spacious and comfortable for long fishing hours!" The listing emphasizes a wide range of techniques: "He specializes in light tackle, heavy tackle, bottom fishing, trolling, big game fishing, jigging, popping, and spinning," and promises variety whether anglers want rockfish, yellowtail amberjack, dolphin, tuna, calico bass, or bonito.

Practical rules and expectations are clear: "Be advised that rods, reels, and terminal tackle are not included in the trip price," and anglers must "buy a valid fishing license ahead of time." The listing also notes that "you’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip" and that the crew—including the first mate—are available "for any questions or assistance." The charter markets itself as family-friendly: "They’re really good with kids, so you can bring them, too."

Social proof on the public listing backs the push: 62 images in the anglers' gallery and 54 reviews appear on the profile, with gallery captions such as "Fishing with Jim" and "So much fish!!!" reinforcing the charter’s track record.

The name Blue Horizon also shows up under a "Blue Horizon Routes" heading on a ferry booking site, but that ferry content appears to concern unrelated ferry routes and early booking discounts and is not connected to the sportfishing operation as presented here.

What this means for readers: plan ahead for the 2026 season, confirm whether the captain prefers the byline "Captain Jim" or "Captain Jim Sharp," pack or arrange your own rods and terminal tackle, and secure a valid fishing license before boarding. For anglers eyeing Coronado Islands tuna and yellowtail, Blue Horizon is lining up trips and urging prospective customers to "Get in touch with the Captain now and book Blue Horizon Sportfishing!