Point Loma in San Diego in San Diego County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Sportfishing Legacy

Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), June 6, 2025

1. Sportfishing Legacy Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated to Captain Bill Poole and all the devoted captains who have made San Diego home port to the world's finest sportfishing fleet.

The pioneer of long range sportfishing, Captain Poole explored the ocean for new fishing grounds and established innovative fishing techniques. As an entrepreneur, he inspired numerous support businesses including landings, fuel docks, and a boat yard, where he built many of the newest high tech sportfishing boats.

This monument serves as a tribute to all who have enjoyed the magical moments that have occurred on these docks and at sea. The fleet continues to ensure that San Diego is the premier destination For sport fishermen around the world.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Sports • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 32° 43.489′ N, 117° 13.608′ W. Marker is in San Diego, California, in San Diego County. It is in Point Loma. It can be reached from Garrison Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2838 Garrison Street, San Diego CA 92106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Chinese Fishing and Shipbuilding Site (approx. half a mile away); USS Recruit (approx. 0.7

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miles away); El Desembarcadero (approx. ¾ mile away); North Chapel, Building 208 (approx. 1.1 miles away); Gun Platform No. 1 - 1945 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Ingram Plaza (approx. 1.2 miles away); Command Center, Building 200 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Spanish Landing (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Diego.

Regarding Sportfishing Legacy. https://www.cohof.org/biographies/bill-poole

Also see . . . Bill Poole (California Outdoors Hall of Fame). (Submitted on June 9, 2025, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California.)

Sportfishing Legacy Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), June 6, 2025

2. Sportfishing Legacy Statue

Sportfishing Legacy Monument Looking Towards the Docks image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret), June 6, 2025

3. Sportfishing Legacy Monument Looking Towards the Docks

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2025, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. This page has been viewed 155 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 7, 2025, by Col. James F. Jamison, USMC (Ret) of Coronado, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.