Come aboard Freshbait Sportfishing’s 35 Cabo Flybridge and have a fun trip fishing the waters of Southern California. Together with Captain Daron Muratyan, you’ll explore inshore and offshore waters, as we offer anything from local half day fishing, to multi-day offshore bluefin trips. Pick a day and trip that suits you, and get ready for an amazing experience!

You’ll start your trip aboard a spacious 35 Cabo Flybridge, which has recently gone through a complete refit. With Furuno CH500 sidescan sonar and our Garmin Blackbox sonar, our boat is equipped with some of the best fishfinding technology on the market.  Powered by twin 450hp caterpillar engines , we comfortably cruise at 25+ mph, and have an impressive range for those big offshore runs. We are also equipped with all the state of the art tackle, including shimano reels, phoenix and seeker rods, kite gear, trolling gear, etc.

All trips include everything needed such as ice, live bait, flying fish, tackle, rods & reels, beverages, and fish cleaning ( except bluefin, which we can arrange professional processing with a third party company ). We also offer fully catered meals for an additional charge. We do not have any fuel surcharges or additional fees, so pricing above is all inclusive. If you are looking for something different than what is offered above, please feel free to reach out to us and we'll be more than happy to make accommodations!

FreshBait Sportfishing is a licensed and insured charter operated by 100 Ton USCG Captains.
We carry all the required licensing, insurance, safety gear, and equipment to operate within the USCG parameters.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Sunset cruise
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $550
    This is not a fishing trip, just a wonderful evening with your loved ones, and that gorgeous califorina Sunset.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Kite Fishing
    Spearfishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    Taste Of The Ocean
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,400
    Coastal 3 hour trip fishing is great for first time anglers. frequent fish caught: Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Rockfish, Sheephead, & Sculpin.
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Kite Fishing
    Spearfishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Swordfish
    Swordfish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
    Tuna (Skipjack)
    Skipjack Tuna
    Tuna (Yellowfin)
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Halibut
    Halibut
    Lingcod
    Lingcod
    Seabass (White)
    White Seabass
    Bonito
    Bonito
    California Sheephead
    California Sheephead
    Rockfish
    Rockfish
    Calico Bass
    Calico Bass
  • Private trip
    Half Day Local Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
    Coastal half day fishing is great for first time anglers. Half day frequent fish caught: Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Rockfish, Sheephead, & Sculpin.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Local Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,800
    Fish the local coast of Orange County with its reefs, man-made structures, kelp beds, and points. Trips are anywhere around where the fish are biting. Favorite spot is the Santa Ana River Jetty and Newport Artificial Reef, both are famous for very large White Seabass, Yellowtail, and Halibut. Calico Bass pretty much live at all these spots and are really fun to reel in. The bonus side to this trip is that your fishing time is maximized.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Fishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,200
    3/4 day fishing is perfect for anglers wanting a little more time on the water coastal fishing or make the trip across to Catalina Island for a chance at a gamefish. 3/4 day frequent fish caught: Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Rockfish, Sheephead, & Sculpin. Catalina: Barracuda, Halibut, Bonito, White Sea Bass, & Yellowtail
  • Private trip
    Full Day Offshore Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $3,750
    Head out to offshore grounds and fish for Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail, and more! May-November is historically a fantastic time to catch Smaller bluefin/yellowfin/yellowtail.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Tuna Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $4,250
    This is a trip of a life time! Chance to hopefully catch your personal best fish. We include all the tackle and gear! Just need the 3 L’s license, lunch and a good laugh is what its all about. Well either be trolling or flying a kite with a flying fish. These trip are what make you keep wanting to fish more and more! Trophy bluefin tuna! Come out and lets get you guys on a dream fish.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 16 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Bluefin Trip
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Full Day Bluefin Trip
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Chase H.
San Antonio, Texas
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bluefin Tuna trip w/ Daron and Skylar

Full Day Tuna Trip on August 10, 2024
We went on a full day trip with Capt. Daron and his deckhand Skylar. It was absolutely the best trip with a fishing guide I’ve...
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Viv V.
Dallas, Texas
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Outstanding Experience

July 26, 2024
We recently had the pleasure of going on a fishing charter with FreshBait Sportfishing, and it was an unforgettable experience!...
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Robert S.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Full Day Bluefin Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Offshore Trip on August 18, 2024
If you’re looking for a picture to put on your fridge this is the trip! Just know it’s a hike to get out there. Conditions...
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Igor V.
Excellent
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Great fishing with a lovely crew!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour local - Pm on January 5, 2025
Not local, but decided to spend the day out on a boat, experience fishing in the west. From the get-go everything’s...
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Sean S.
San Antonio, Texas
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Fishing with Daron

July 10, 2024
Great time fishing with Captain Daron. The boat is beautiful and spacious, inside was very comfortable. We went with our kids...
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FAQs about Freshbait Sportfishing

Freshbait Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Sunset cruise (2 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Taste Of The Ocean (3 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Half Day Local Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,800 per group - Half Day Local Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $3,200 per group - 3/4 Day Fishing Trip (10 hours)
  • US $3,750 per group - Full Day Offshore Trip (12 hours)
  • US $4,250 per group - Full Day Tuna Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Freshbait Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full Bathroom
  • Air Conditioning Full AC / Heated Cabin
  • GPS Garmin 8612XSV
  • Fishfinder FURUNO CH500 Side Scan
  • Bed 2 Queen Beds + 2 Bunk Beds
  • Flybridge Spacious Flybridge with bench seating
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen Stove, Microwave, Fridge, BBQ, the works!
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System JL Audio Surround Sound
  • Ice Box
  • Radar Garmin Radar

Trips booked with Freshbait Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks
  • Drinks

Freshbait Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing

Freshbait Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Spearfishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Freshbait Sportfishing include:
  • Bonito
  • Calico Bass
  • California Sheephead
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish
  • Seabass (White)
  • Swordfish
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Daron Muratyan
Huntington Beach, California, United States
11 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
17 Customer reviews
Response time 4 hours
Member since February 2021
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.
Our Team
Daron M.
Captain
Marco S.
Captain

The fish you can target

Bonito Bonito
Calico Bass Calico Bass
California Sheephead California Sheephead
Halibut Halibut

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
35 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2024
Boat manufacturer
Cabo Yachts
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Caterpillar
Powered by
2 x 450HP
Max cruising speed
29 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Spearfishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Full Bathroom
Air Conditioning
Full AC / Heated Cabin
GPS
Garmin 8612XSV
Fishfinder
FURUNO CH500 Side Scan
Bed
2 Queen Beds + 2 Bunk Beds
Flybridge
Spacious Flybridge with bench seating

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Drinks

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 not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% 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
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Recent fishing reports

White seabass are bitting
White seabass are bitting
December 31, 2024
Ran a over night with a group of 4 passengers and scored on the ghost fish. Ended out day with 1 nice one. Lost a few in the mix but its callwd foshing for a reason.
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