Benji helped me get set up with everything as a day one new guy. Helped me get everything I needed & I came in way under budget than I expected! He also taught me how to do all of my knots and really suited me up. Honestly, show me a better fishing shop and I will buy you a beer. This place is awesome. read more

Squidco Fishing - My first knot lesson. LOL - Fishing Near Me - San Diego, California

We had a great experience buying bait and fishing gear from Squidco. All the workers were very friendly and helpful. Even gave my kids a lollipop and a free swimbait. We will be back read more

If you need work done on your reels or rods, don't bother looking anywhere else. This is the place to go.

This place is great. It is well stocked, fair prices, and lots of parking. Always offers me a free cold water after my long drive too. Reel parts and recommendations for, and servicing all good. I have seen folks on limited budgets get what they needed, always willing to work with everyone. read more

I usually service my own reels after every season but this year I did not have the time. The guys at squidco always provide great customer service so I decided to give them a shot. When I dropped off my reels, Joey was upfront told me the estimated wait time was 8-16 weeks. I was hesitant but decided to leave it anyways. After 2 weeks I received a text that they were done. I am amazed by the service here that I dropped off a few more reels for them to take care of. I would not hesitate to trust these guys. When I do this on my own and need to order parts, usually it can take months to get from the distributors. Luckily these reels just needed cleaning and grease. Thank you Squidco and staff, especially Joey for doing such a good job. read more

Squidco Fishing - Serviced reels - Fishing Near Me - San Diego, California

Dropped my reel off for service sometime in Nov 2024 and its now July 2025. I called them in Maybe for a follow-up and they said it would be ready in a week. It's now July and still no call or follow-up. You are better off sending it back to manufacture and get it back in a few weeks. read more

This is my baby. The very first reel I ever purchased. I bought it used from a friend who was upgrading and since I was still new to fishing, I was happy to spend the $100. I believe he thought he found a sucker. That was 10 years ago. Since then, I have a huge arsenal of Talicas, Avets and Accurates that are of the latest technology with lever drags and multiple speeds. But this is still my favorite. From rock cod at 700 feet to tuna..... This baby is a beast. As the 2923 season ended, she was running a bit ruff so I took her in. Wow! Baby needed some work. Her insides were old and showing it. Now Squidco had already put a new knob on her after the original broke off. So of course I knew they'd fix it. But Oh Nelly!! I didn't expect this. She wasn't turning this good when I first got her. She's like a new reel. The $105 I spent to replace her crusty bearings, tighten the handle, and get her cleaned and lubricated was more than I originally paid..... and I'd do it again!! Woo!! Hoo!! read more

We have relied on Squidco for all our maintenance/repairs to our rod and reels for over 25 years. Their staff/owners are knowledgeable, helpful, friendlt, and honest with you. They have a good assortment of gear to choose from and reasonably priced. read more

Great service, very helpful when grabbing bait!! Offered water after we left and wished us luck

Squidco always offers the best local advice for what gear you need to catch fish! Call in advance and tell them what trip you are going on because it is always busy for a reason. read more

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This was a trip we took a while back and went halibut fishing in Homer AK. It was the greatest experience to be there and catch these types of fish and the memories it gave me to share with everyone. It is a must in a lifetime to have witnessed this experience read more

Squidco Fishing - Halibut from Homer Alaska - Fishing Near Me - San Diego, California

Finally gave in and purchased fishing gear here in California. I'm so glad I came here because they were super helpful and friendly. Even offered customers a bottle of water. Got a Daiwa Seagate rod and BG 4500 reel to match. The young man helped me pick out lead heads, swim baits etc that are appropriate for my setup. He did say I can use this setup to go freshwater fishing but it's a bit too much for that. So that means I'll be back to get another pole/reel!! read more

Squidco Fishing - Fishing Near Me - San Diego, California

Only shop I frequent, Joey and his crew are top tier. It is lobster season, they will get you setup proper!

Super nice crew and some people dog out the appearance of the racks/displays but I love it. Feels more local and non corporate. Plus, they carry bloodworms. They aren't the cheapest bait option, but they are crack for fish. read more

Great selection of new and used tackle. Excellent source for advice and gear recommendations. read more

Love the lure ! Excited to get it out halibut fishing....good quality, fast shipping and I plan on ordering more in the near future

Love this tackle shop. Friendly customer service. Very knowledgeable and great with fishing tips. Always fully stocked

Always helpful, knowledge staff. I like to spend my money on local businesses. I have been a fan of the gang at Squidco for many years and will continue to be a fan for as long as I can fish. I recommend them to fellow anglers every chance I get. Keep up the good work guys!! read more

These people are superb. They know their business and instill confidence. Though I am an amateur, with questions, they are polite, easy going and make the process enjoyable. There is no oversell, they don't need to. The popularity is apparent. Smaller building, bigger service. Thank you! read more

Great place to come and shop for everything you need to go fishing! Guys here are very knowledgeable and will definitely do their best to help you out with all your fishing gear! You can also trade in some of your old gear and switch it out or they could also refurbish your old gear too! read more

Great place. My go to for fishing supplies. Conveniently located on my way to Shelter Island. Nice selection of tackle and they sell bait as well. The staff are knowledgeable and are willing to answer questions though they aren't quite as chatty with me as they are with other customers. Maybe it's because I'm a female and majority of their customers are male. Or maybe it's because I haven't spent enough money? That's the only reason they get 4 stars from me instead of 5. read more

Friendly staff who are always willing to help. They will set you up with whatever type of fishing you are in the market for. 1 stop shop

5 stars for this shop and specifically Benji, an 18 year old fishing expertise employee who helped little ole me string and set up my poles. I came in there having no idea what I was doing but had two Walmart poles and my own homemade tackle box. He showed me the ropes, explained what I needed and set it all up for me showing me how to use my pole. I was very impressed with the expertise and professionalism as well as patience. read more

New to fishing. I went on an overnight trip not knowing what to bring. I went to Seaforth Tackle shop the day before the trip asking what I would need and all I got was that I can rent my gear. Then on the trip, I found out what I should have brought stuff like glow in the dark tackles, etc. That would have been good to know!! My coworker told me to go to Squidco and I wish I came here a ling time ago. Ryan was super helpful. The staff seemed more helpful than other tackle shops I've been to like Dana Landing, Turners and Seaforth. Since I still don't know much about fishing, its nice to just pick the brains of the experts. The staff was nice and I felt more comfortable there than any of the other ones. Dana Landing has kids working there that don't even fish so nobody knew anything about the reels! I'm glad I found Squidco. Thanks guys! read more

What a great shop!! Matthew and Ryan are knowledgeable and they were so helpful in getting me set up with new rods and reels for my son's 16th birthday trip to the Coronado Islands, and they were able to help me get the fishing licenses for Mexico. These guys provided the best service I could ever ask for. Thank you Squidco. read more

Great place to buy fishing supplies small but packed with good stuff and fishing experts. I've been shopping with these guys since 1960s and I was a commercial fisherman. They are the best! the best prices also they carry good supplies whatever's available and they make great blanks Varmac, they have for over 60 years, I highly highly recommend this this very small store on Barnett Avenue. John and Joey. The owners are the Yo to date in supplies for fishermen and rod builders, I am both, since the '60's. And, they have a lot of great help too, like Josh. Mike Nichols Executive Tackle-ICR (Ironmike Custom Rods), San Diego. read more

Went there to outfit my family for a trip to the Baja Coronado islands. Gary respooled my Penn reel in record time and Ryan was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and helping us gather the right tackle for our trip read more

While on vacation we decided to check out this place since we are avid fishing people and we were in the area. It's a small place right on the corner with a few parking spaces. Once inside we noticed how much items was packed into their small stores. They have a huge selection of whatever fishing tackle you might need and all reasonable priced like other places. There was a lot of staff on hand and all so friendly, they even offered us something to drink while we shopped around. This is someplace I would come if I lived in the area. read more

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Husband loves coming here for fishing supplies. First time going inside to see what it is he looks at. It's a small shop, but it's FULLLLLL of fishing supplies. Tons of stuff.. it was busy and people were coming in and out. I noticed the guy working greeted every customer, some by name (including my husband).. he even offered water to drink while shopping. They also seem very knowledgeable of the products they carry and helpful with any questions. According to husband, the prices are also good for high quality products. read more

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Great business! Great people! Great service! The only local tackle spot i go to for anything fishing related. Support your local businesses! read more

not a lot of bells and whistles here , but they do have what you need if you're an in the know fisherman, lots of rod building stuff too. this is a great tackle store. joey is the best .....his knowledge, and customer service skills are second to none. been shopping here for 50 years. will always be a loyal customer. read more

I went here in 2015. Went back today because you usually have someone taking care of you answering all of your questions. I am a novice Fisherman and was not made feel bad for not knowing my stuff. The associate Benjamin was accomodating and is one of the reasons I shop local rather than online. The service is why I reward them with my patronage. Good stuff. read more

Squidco Fishing - Fishing Near Me - San Diego, California

Ran down to their shop today from OC to grab a seeker rail rod. Cool shop and even though they were busy, the young man that helped me was very nice and patient. A+ customer service and a simply great and well ran business. Keep up the great work guys! read more

This has to be the best bait and tackle shop I have ever been in. The customer service is second to none. On top of customer service they always have what I need. A+ Jessica R. read more

The customer service here is unmatched. Joey and his team are always helpful, friendly, and extremely fair on pricing. They have serviced all of my reels which helped me be well prepare to put fish on deck. I cant thank them enough. Being the type of person I always shop around but Squidco has the best prices and the service is an added plus. If you are second guessing yourself, DONT! Shop here. read more

Really great customer service! I met Joey the owner (really nice guy) and he had his guy Mike help me. Right off the bat they offer you soft drinks and water. How thoughtful is that! You can tell he's a good guy because all the people working for him are really nice people. I was looking for a new reel and I had lots of questions! Mike PATIENTLY went over the reel with me and showed me how it worked, what was great about it and what the differences were from the other reels. Then we talked about fishing lines and I opted for the braid. He let me make two videos of him showing me how to tie the knots, so when I had to do it myself I would be able to. I literally probably asked him a 100 questions! I keep bringing this up because you don't want someone that just rushes you in and rushes you out. Mike really knows his stuff! Then he discussed rods with me and showed me pros and cons of what kind of rod to use and why to use certain rods. He also explained what all of the specs on the sides of the rods meant. After that he then went over all the different kinds of hooks and why some are good for some things and when to use the other kind. He also showed me different jigs explained about the weights of them and why you would choose one for one thing in some for the other. Finally, Mike showed me places on the nautical map of where they're fishing and what they're fishing for. Specifically where you can find certain fish. He also told me how deep to fish for the different kind of fish, what kind of jigs they were using and when in the year to use them. He also talked about how and where to hook live bait. Last but not least, I really think they have good prices. I looked up this reel that I got today online and it was $30 more dollars on all the websites. Love this place! A true education in fishing today! From now on this is going to be my go to place for all things fishing! If you're looking for Excellent customer service, Great prices and Knowledgeable people...... come here otherwise you're wasting your time and money somewhere else. read more

Squidco Fishing - Mike, very helpful, nice guy! Great with knots! - Fishing Near Me - San Diego, California

Came in from the east coast to visit my mom and wanted to try surf fishing Torrey Pines. I was able to get all the gear and bait I needed along with great advice. read more

Squidco Fishing - Fishing with Mom on Torrey Pines, San Diego. Nice guitar fish - Fishing Near Me - San Diego, California

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This is the only place to get your fishing supplies. Anyplace else would be pretty light weight. Senior G is a fishing fanatic and he comes only to this place for all things fishing including servicing his reel. I doubt you'd be able to find another place this good in San Diego. read more

The nicest guys! Very small store, you would blink and miss it. But they didn't have the line my husband needed, so boo! We contemplated buying the pink fishing line to go with my daughter's pink princess fishing pole, but passed. Maybe next time! read more

Best tackle shop ever-everything you could possibly need and at prices that are beyond reasonable. Most knowledgeable staff in the industry who are friendly, willing to answer tons of questions, and take the time to make sure you get exactly what you need and know how to use it. I started fishing 5 years ago and am so stoked I found this place because they have helped me make sure I have everything I need to be set up for success. I've learned almost as much in their shop as out on the water. Squidco is the kinda place that makes supporting local a no brainer. read more