Aria Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (20 reviews)
 San Pedro, Los Angeles, CA 90731, United States

Aria Sportfishing 

Los Angeles, CA, United States
34 ft
6
5.0/5 (20 reviews)

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If you're here to make the most of fishing in Los Angeles, look no further than Aria Sportfishing. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Shant can tell you all about them.

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, and more are in the cards, depending on when you go.

On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Shant can also help you try kite fishing.

are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You're welcome to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!

Capt. Shant will bring you aboard a 34' Catamaran with capacity for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials.

Capt. Shant will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, it may be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Aria Sportfishing, you can send Capt. Shant a message down below.

If you're here to make the most of fishing in Los Angeles, look no further than Aria Sportfishing. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Shant can tell you all about them.

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Bluefin Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, and more are in the cards, depending on when you go.

On these trips, it’s common to troll and bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Shant can also help you try kite fishing.

are welcome, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Be sure to ask if child-sized life vests are available, otherwise you should bring your own. You're welcome to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!

Capt. Shant will bring you aboard a 34' Catamaran with capacity for 6 passengers. It has all the essentials.

Capt. Shant will provide rods and reels for you, along with lures. Live bait is available, but be sure to ask about it so you know if you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, it may be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species might be protected or require a tag to keep them, so make sure you know what to expect.

Don't forget to bring sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

If you have any questions about fishing with Aria Sportfishing, you can send Capt. Shant a message down below.

Shant Melkonyan
Captain
Shant Melkonyan
6 years of experience
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Trip availability and prices

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Catalina Island Full Day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Barracuda (Pacific)
Lingcod
Bonito
+2
US $2,900
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Offshore Exotics
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Marlin (Striped)
US $3,200
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Big Bluefin Tuna *Trophy trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
12 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Apr 10 - Oct 30
Tuna (Bluefin)
US $4,500
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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5.0
20 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

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Gene Kirzhner
Gene Kirzhner
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Fishing trip at Catalina Island
Half Day on June 20, 20264 adults

We had a great fishing trip at Catalina Island. The bite was good, the scenery was beautiful, and the whole experience was worth it from start to finish. The captain was helpful, the boat was well-run, and everyone had a good time.

Shant Melkonyan
Response from Captain

Thanks Gene. Glad you had a great time.

Armand Nourian
Armand Nourian
Member since 2025
5.0
Full day with the best Skipper!
Big Bluefin Tuna *Trophy trip on September 9, 2025

Man let me tell you.. Shant and his team are amazing! not sure how it goes for others but after 3 hours of embarking we were seeing signs of life! Boiler!!!!! Shant and his team were able to help snag a 275 lb cow! what an experience! i can’t wait til next season to take my son! this was an old guys trip and Shant with his muscles really helped catch this sucker! totally amazing!

Reported catch:
Bluefin Tuna
Harry Akopyan
Harry Akopyan
Member since 2025
5.0
Epic Day on the Water with the Crew!
Half Day on September 26, 2025

Took our construction crew out for a fishing trip and honestly, it couldn’t have gone better. The boat was clean, the captain and crew were super chill, and everyone had an amazing time. We caught a bunch of fish, shared a lot of laughs, and just got to relax outside of the job site. Perfect team-building day — we’ll definitely be doing it again!

Reported catch:
Yellowfin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Shant Melkonyan
Response from Captain

Thanks for the feedback Harry!

Erik Paria
Erik Paria
Member since 2025
5.0
Bluefin trip
Big Bluefin Tuna *Trophy trip on August 10, 2025

Did a private bluefin trip with Shat. I can say it was one of the best experiences I’ve had bluefin fishing. He has a really great boat and he is really knowledgeable about good fishing grounds. We limited out on good grade bluefin before the day was even over.

Reported catch:
Bluefin Tuna
Franz Charbonneaux
Franz Charbonneaux
us
North Dakota, US
Member since 2022
5.0
Verified
variety of species were caught
Catalina Island Full Day on March 14, 20266 adults

Best fishing trip I’ve ever been on.

Reported catch:
Pacific Barracuda
Calico Bass
Skipjack

FAQs about Aria Sportfishing

Aria Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $2,900 per group - Catalina Island Full Day (10 hours)
  • US $3,200 per group - Offshore Exotics (10 hours)
  • US $4,500 per group - Big Bluefin Tuna *Trophy trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Aria Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Aria Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Live bait is included in the prices on trips that require live bait)
  • Lures
Aria Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore fishing (Our offshore Tuna trips range anywhere from 30-100 miles one way)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Aria Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Aria Sportfishing include:
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Tuna (Bluefin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Shant Melkonyan
Shant Melkonyan
Shant Melkonyan

Los Angeles, California, United States

ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2022

Capt. Shant runs inshore, offshore, reef, flat, and wreck fishing trips out of Los Angeles. Join him and have lots of fun on the water chasing many prized species.

ID & license verified
20 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2022

Capt. Shant runs inshore, offshore, reef, flat, and wreck fishing trips out of Los Angeles. Join him and have lots of fun on the water chasing many prized species.

The fish you can target

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Catamarans
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
34 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Twin Vee
Boat type
Catamaran
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Offshore Fishing
Our offshore Tuna trips range anywhere from 30-100 miles one way
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Popping
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Ice box
Radar

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Live bait is included in the prices on trips that require live bait
Lures

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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
There are no specific age limits. Anyone under 16 does not need a CA fishing license
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

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Los Angeles right now

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Tuna (Bluefin)Tuna (Bluefin)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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