FinnCo Charters
FinnCo Charters
FinnCo Charters provides a great fishing experience at Catalina Island! Choose between touring the front side for a generally calmer experience or try the backside trips for a heightened adventure.
Fish from a 30’ Pro-Line walkaround that gets you to the island in a little over an hour, conditions permitting. A full electronics package is onboard, including a chartplotter, fish finder (sonar), and radar for when conditions are not ideal. The Bluetooth entertainment stereo system connects easily so you can listen to music on the water.
Loaded with two scoops of live fin bait, there’s plenty of bait to last all day. Some trips will have frozen sardines for chum and/or frozen squid for bottom-dwelling species. Fish cleaning is typically not included due to the number of fish caught and the amount of time it takes away from fishing. There’s also a large cooler with ice to care for the catch.
Captain Finn offers two Catalina trips, split between the front side and backside of the island. If you’re unsure about making the 30-mile offshore trip, get in touch with the captain, and he’ll help you choose the right day and show you where to find the marine forecast for your fishing date.
The boat has tackle available for use, and all the gear is loaded with braided line and fluorocarbon. The majority of reels are level-wind baitcasters, which are perfect for fly-lining for those sought-after pelagic species. Bring your own rods or try the crew’s (limited to two personal rods per customer unless pre-authorized). They hold 16 rods easily onboard.
Sodas and water are included in the price. You may also bring your own drinks, but they are limited to one medium soft cooler per angler (cans and plastic only). Don’t forget to purchase your fishing license.
Visit Catalina Island with FinnCo Charters!
FinnCo Charters provides a great fishing experience at Catalina Island! Choose between touring the front side for a generally calmer experience or try the backside trips for a heightened adventure.
Fish from a 30’ Pro-Line walkaround that gets you to the island in a little over an hour, conditions permitting. A full electronics package is onboard, including a chartplotter, fish finder (sonar), and radar for when conditions are not ideal. The Bluetooth entertainment stereo system connects easily so you can listen to music on the water.
Loaded with two scoops of live fin bait, there’s plenty of bait to last all day. Some trips will have frozen sardines for chum and/or frozen squid for bottom-dwelling species. Fish cleaning is typically not included due to the number of fish caught and the amount of time it takes away from fishing. There’s also a large cooler with ice to care for the catch.
Captain Finn offers two Catalina trips, split between the front side and backside of the island. If you’re unsure about making the 30-mile offshore trip, get in touch with the captain, and he’ll help you choose the right day and show you where to find the marine forecast for your fishing date.
The boat has tackle available for use, and all the gear is loaded with braided line and fluorocarbon. The majority of reels are level-wind baitcasters, which are perfect for fly-lining for those sought-after pelagic species. Bring your own rods or try the crew’s (limited to two personal rods per customer unless pre-authorized). They hold 16 rods easily onboard.
Sodas and water are included in the price. You may also bring your own drinks, but they are limited to one medium soft cooler per angler (cans and plastic only). Don’t forget to purchase your fishing license.
Visit Catalina Island with FinnCo Charters!
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Ronald Tsao5.0VerifiedEpic fight with giant sea bass
9 Hour – Catalina Front Side on August 29, 2026 • 4 adultsWe had a great day with Captain Alan Finn on the front side of Catalina. He's friendly and very knowledgeable. He was quick to respond to several questions leading up to the trip. I really appreciated that we never stayed in one spot for too long. If there was no bite, he suggested we move on to the next stop. He wanted to move around to find the fish and that we did. We go one yellowtail (not many yellows being caught in Catalina in the prior 2 weeks), 6 bonito, many calicos and an epic battle with a 100 lbs giant sea bass (AKA giant black sea bass, released). It took about 30 minutes for us to finally bring the fish to the surface using 30 lb test on my friends 30+ year Penn Jigmaster 500 with the drag cinched down. Captain Finn provided us with top of the line gear such as Diawa Saltiga reels and Seeker rods, but you know how fisherman can be. We want to catch fish on our own gear. I highly recommend you try fishing Catalina with Captain Finn. He'll show you a good time.
Raya Coral5.0VerifiedIf you don't book Captain A's Charter, you are missing out!
9 Hour – Catalina Front Side on October 16, 2021 • 2 adultsThat's right! I said it! If you are looking for a Captain who really cares about the experience they give you, then there is no other person than Captain A! We stayed in constant communication, he asked important questions like "is anyone a lefty? Any dietary restrictions?" He really tries to customize your trip! He & his wife (who we did not meet) supplied the most amazing subs for Lunch and KFC for a light dinner, with PLENTY of snacks, waters and soda to support our long day! The gear was new, and in amazing condition and we are not disappointed! While the current wasn't in our favor for yellowfin, we DID catch 4 legal sized lobster! This was a trip that I surprised my husband with for our 21st Wedding anniversary and knowing that we will eat fresh lobster for our Anniversary dinner that WE caught is nothing short of amazing! Ken was a top-notch Deckhand who was doing his best to get us on fish, and really helped us in a big way with the lobstering and all around great conversation! I ended up getting extremely seasick when my dramamine wore off, but Captain A had a bed in his bow that helped me to sleep it off! (make sure to use the Dorado pillow! haha!!) They let me rest, while the men took over and continued their excursion! This team will make you feel like family-We will definitely book with them again when the water gets warmer (and I promise to bring more Dramamine! Thanks so much for making our day (and night) special! Cheers!
Dawson Mccoy5.0VerifiedFull day trip
Catalina 5 Pack on July 24, 2023 • 4 adultsHad an awesome day with captain Finn! Great boat and great gear, there was no lack of fish being caught cannot wait to go again soon! Definitely recommend if you're trying to have a good time on the water!
Kraig Ruebush5.0VerifiedFishing with A.
11 Hour – Catalina Back Side on September 12, 2024 • 4 adultsFantastic guided tour
Brian Keyser5.0VerifiedFull day trip to backside Catalina
Catalina Back Side on August 15, 2020 • 4 adultsCaptain Alan and his mate Alex were simply awesome. They came prepared with every thing we needed for our 9-hour trip to the backside Catalina and answered all of my questions leading up to our trip in a prompt manner. These guys know these waters like the back of their hands. They supplied fun conversation while they kept us on fish throughout the day. This trip was as a 64th birthday gift to my father and these guys made it special when they put him on a 30-pound yellowtail, a total bucket list fish and a memorable fight on light tackle. I couldn’t be more pleased with my overall experience. I recommend this trip to parties of any experience level looking for a day full of bent rods and great people.
James Baker5.0Verified10 hour front side catalina trip
Catalina Front Side on August 10, 2021 • 3 adultsOverall great experience first time ocean fishing trip captain was really great took his time to teach us about fishing and always keep us with poles in the water was great with my 15 year's old very knowledgeable captain supplied great lunch and snacks was willing to do whatever it took to keep us on the fish definitely would recommend captain finn
Phuong Dao5.0VerifiedFull-Day Trip - Catalina Backside
11 Hour – Catalina Back Side on August 28, 2021 • 4 adultsOur party of four had a fun and fantastic trip. The captain and deckhand were always there to assist. It was like going fishing on a friend’s boat. I highly recommend this charter.
Brady Huffman5.0VerifiedCatalina day trip with Capt Finn
11 Hour – Catalina Back Side on October 13, 2021 • 2 adultsAmazing time with the Capt he taught us so much about fishing and didn't stop until we caught fish. Awesome awesome time
Bill GreenRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat experience!
9 Hour – Catalina Front Side on June 22, 2024 • 2 adults
Sunny Wei5.0VerifiedFull day trip with Capt. A
Catalina 5 Pack on July 15, 2023 • 5 adultsCaptain A made sure we got the species we wanted and reached the limit. We had a fun day. Other friends saw our pictures and were jealous.
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We had a great day with Captain Alan Finn on the front side of Catalina. He's friendly and very knowledgeable. He was quick to respond to several questions leading up to the trip. I really appreciated that we never stayed in one spot for too long. If there was no bite, he suggested we move on to the next stop. He wanted to move around to find the fish and that we did. We go one yellowtail (not many yellows being caught in Catalina in the prior 2 weeks), 6 bonito, many calicos and an epic battle with a 100 lbs giant sea bass (AKA giant black sea bass, released). It took about 30 minutes for us to finally bring the fish to the surface using 30 lb test on my friends 30+ year Penn Jigmaster 500 with the drag cinched down. Captain Finn provided us with top of the line gear such as Diawa Saltiga reels and Seeker rods, but you know how fisherman can be. We want to catch fish on our own gear. I highly recommend you try fishing Catalina with Captain Finn. He'll show you a good time.
Ron, Thanks for the review. That video of you saving the black sea bass is EPIC. One to remember for sure. You guys were great to have onboard and you are always welcome back.
That's right! I said it! If you are looking for a Captain who really cares about the experience they give you, then there is no other person than Captain A! We stayed in constant communication, he asked important questions like "is anyone a lefty? Any dietary restrictions?" He really tries to customize your trip! He & his wife (who we did not meet) supplied the most amazing subs for Lunch and KFC for a light dinner, with PLENTY of snacks, waters and soda to support our long day! The gear was new, and in amazing condition and we are not disappointed! While the current wasn't in our favor for yellowfin, we DID catch 4 legal sized lobster! This was a trip that I surprised my husband with for our 21st Wedding anniversary and knowing that we will eat fresh lobster for our Anniversary dinner that WE caught is nothing short of amazing! Ken was a top-notch Deckhand who was doing his best to get us on fish, and really helped us in a big way with the lobstering and all around great conversation! I ended up getting extremely seasick when my dramamine wore off, but Captain A had a bed in his bow that helped me to sleep it off! (make sure to use the Dorado pillow! haha!!) They let me rest, while the men took over and continued their excursion! This team will make you feel like family-We will definitely book with them again when the water gets warmer (and I promise to bring more Dramamine! Thanks so much for making our day (and night) special! Cheers!
Had an awesome day with captain Finn! Great boat and great gear, there was no lack of fish being caught cannot wait to go again soon! Definitely recommend if you're trying to have a good time on the water!
Fantastic guided tour
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- US $1,915 per group - 9 Hour – Catalina Front Side (9 hours)
- US $2,220 per group - 11 Hour – Catalina Back Side (11 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed V berth and mid-berth bed
- Live bait well 2 scoop.bait tank, transom mackerel tank
- Multimedia system
- Outriggers
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait
- Lures (Limited trolling lures.)
- Catch cleaning & filleting (More than 10 fish may incur cleaning charge)
- Snacks
- Drinks
- Inshore fishing (Catalina Island.)
- Light tackle
- Trolling
- Drift fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Barracuda (Great)
- Bonito
- California Sheephead
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Halibut (California)
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
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