Freshbait Sportfishing
+93Freshbait Sportfishing welcomes you to Newport Beach, California. Spend a day on its waters exploring spots near and off the shore, reefs, and wrecks, and chase many different prized species. You’ll be in the safe hands of Captain Daron Muratyan, a skilled and friendly angler who’ll make sure you have a memorable fishing experience. Hop aboard and start the adventure!
You’ll fish from a restored 25’ Parker saltwater fishing boat. It can sit up to 4 guests and runs on a 250 HP Yamaha engine. It’s equipped with full-featured navigation electronics, outriggers, downriggers, and a livewell. There are beds in case you want to rest and you’ll also have an ice-box to store your fish and drinks. If your group has 3 people or less, the first mate will be available to join the trip.
You can target Yellowtail Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, White Seabass, Rockfish, Tuna, Bonito, and Swordfish. Techniques of all kinds are available to you, some of them including deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, drift fishing, as well as kite fishing. There can be no smoking or alcohol on board. You’re free to keep your catch if you wish so, as well as to bring children on your trip.
Captain Daron will cover you for all the rods, reels, tackle, live bait, and lures. Yours is to bring fishing licenses and the food and drinks of your choice.
Come along and have a great day fishing with Freshbait Sportfishing!
Captain
Daron Muratyan
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Overall
Half day with captain Darron
Half Day Local AM on April 6, 2025
I cant tell you the last time I've been on such a clean, well run, well organized, have everything you need and then some, kind of a vessel. The Captains hospitality, attitude, and willingness to help were 2nd to none! I can't wait to do another trip on this one. Only regret, I didn't tale enough pictures... must have been too busy fishing!! That's how it should be.thank you Captain and Crew see yall soon
I cant tell you the last time I've been on such a clean, well run, well organized, have everything you need and then some, kind of a vessel. The Captains hospitality, attitude, and willingness to help were 2nd to none! I can't wait to do another trip on this one. Only regret, I didn't tale enough pictures... must have been too busy fishing!! That's how it should be.thank you Captain and Crew see yall soon
Upland, CA
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We found our captain!
5 Hour Trip on May 2, 2021
Captain Daron has officially been adopted as our Captain. We asked him to fill our freezer with taco meat and he delivered! We can't wait to go offshore with him to crush some beasts. Top notch experience in rough ocean conditions. Thanks Capt!
Captain Daron has officially been adopted as our Captain. We asked him to fill our freezer with taco meat and he delivered! We can't wait to go offshore with him to crush some beasts. Top notch experience in rough ocean conditions. Thanks Capt!
FAQs about Freshbait Sportfishing
What are the trip rates for Freshbait Sportfishing?
Freshbait Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
- US $1,550 per group - Half Day Local AM (6 hours)
- US $1,550 per group - Half Day Local PM (6 hours)
- US $2,400 per group - Catalina Island Trip (10 hours)
- US $2,800 per group - 12 Hour Trip – San Clemente Island (12 hours)
- US $3,500 per group - Full Day Trip – Offshore Fishing (12 hours)
- US $4,000 per group - Bluefin Tuna Charter (12 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Freshbait Sportfishing?
When you book a trip with Freshbait Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Enclosed Full Restroom with Shower
- Air Conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Multimedia System
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Freshbait Sportfishing?
Trips booked with Freshbait Sportfishing include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Live bait and/ or frozen baits are included with all trips. There are no additional charges or hidden fees!)
- Lures
- Snacks (Chips,Sods,Water Bottles, Cookies and Coffee.)
- Drinks (Soda, Water & Coffee)
- First Mate (We provide a deckhand on all trips )
What types of fishing does Freshbait Sportfishing offer?
Freshbait Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Our trips vary from local trips along the coast, all the way out to 90 miles offshore)
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Freshbait Sportfishing offer?
Freshbait Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
- Kite Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Freshbait Sportfishing?
Top targeted fish species with Freshbait Sportfishing include:
- Bonito
- Calico Bass
- California Sheephead
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Halibut
- Lingcod
- Rockfish
- Seabass (White)
- Swordfish
- Tuna (Bluefin)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Yellowtail Amberjack
Your captain
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
I have been in the San Diego fishing scene since 2009. I grew up working deck on many sportfishing operations and began running private yachts in 2016. I'm a fully licensed captain and I can't wait to put you on fish.
Daron M.
Captain
Marco S.
Captain
Cyrus H.
First mate
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Our trips vary from local trips along the coast, all the way out to 90 miles offshore
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Enclosed Full Restroom with Shower
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Multimedia System
Outriggers
Ice Box
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait and/ or frozen baits are included with all trips. There are no additional charges or hidden fees!
Lures
Snacks
Chips,Sods,Water Bottles, Cookies and Coffee.
Drinks
Soda, Water & Coffee
First Mate
We provide a deckhand on all trips
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup included in price
Child Friendly
We are kid friendly! All ages welcome
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Los Angeles right now
Calico Bass
California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut
Lingcod
Rockfish
Seabass (White)
Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Yellowtail Amberjack