"The BIG BOAT at Point Loma Sportfishing"

The GRANDE is the biggest and most spacious boat specializing in one-to-three day trips in the fleet at Point Loma Sportfishing. We run our trips limited load, which means we almost always carry the same amount of passengers as the other boats, but we have the room for everyone to be comfortable rather than feel crowded. Whether its tackle and gear storage, room at the rail or galley seating, we flat out have more room per angler than any other boat at the landing! The Grande is also the most comfortable boat in any weather conditions due to its size.

The Grande is an 85x24 foot vessel built by DITMAR & DONALDSON. Ditmar & Donaldson Ship Building Company builds boats specifically for Southern California sportfishing. They design their boats with only two things in mind fishing and comfort. They are famous for producing vessels that are tops in speed, reliability, comfort and fishability. We have the absolute largest stern deck in the fleet. You could park a truck between the bait tank and the stern rail.

We offer the finest boat, crew and equipments to ensure that every trip aboard the Grande is a memorable experience. The Grande has just been outfitted with new John Deere Turbo-Diesel motors that will get you to the fishing grounds faster and quieter. We have also completely remodeled our galley with state-of-the-art equipment for your enjoyment!

  • 85 ft. x 24 ft. and low to the water - perfect for the optimum fishing conditions
  • Twin Turbo John Deere Engines 450+ Horsepower each (new in 2007)
  • Fast, quiet and reliable.
  • Twin 50KW John Deere generators (New in 2007)
  • US Coast Guard Inspected (annually)
  • Wesmar HD 800 Side Scanning Sonar, the latest and greatest fish finding technology. (New in 2009)
  • Nobeltech computerized chart plotting system (New in 2009)
  • Sat Phone with boat to boat dispatch network (New in 2008)
  • Four large live bait tanks holding well over 200 scoops of sardines (New in 2008)
  • Two Radars (36 and 64 mile) and various radios for communication. 
  • Two spacious bunk rooms.
  • Two restrooms with shower (new full size toilets installed in 2009)
  • RSW fish hold used on all trips to perfectly chill your fish. There are no gunny sacks used on the Grande. Your fish will be gaffed, bled and placed in 33 degree seawater within 10 minutes of being landed. 
  • Fish cleaning available.
  • 600 gallon freshwater tank and 400 gallon per day Reverse Osmosis water maker (New in 2008)

The Grande is owned and operated by Captain James McDaniels, undoubtedly one of San Diego's top Captains. James is known as an aggressive fish hunter who works hard and fishes late to get the job done. James is also the youngest owner/operator in San Diego in many years. His desire and dedication to prove himself to his customers and his peers has often resulted in huge catches for his groups. Although there are no guarantees in fishing, you will always be shown 100% effort when fishing with James.

When it comes time to book your trip, don't sacrifice your comfort. Choose the BIG BOAT, choose the GRANDE.




Wide and Low to the water fishing platform.


Big, Roomy Galley. Seats 30 Comfortably. 


Wheelhouse with modern electronics for fish finding and navigation.

Spacious, 50" wide decks with plenty of room for two anglers to pass by each other.

New 200 scoop aluminum bait tank. Does not splash a drop of water, regardless of weather conditions. 


Twin 450 Horsepower Turbo charged John Deere's, new in 2007.



Clean, well maintained engine room.



All individual bunks.