Aria Sportfishing is located in Los Angeles and offers to show you a memorable time in these waters.

Capt. Shant will do his best to make sure you have a fun day full of fishing. This involves 12-hour trips, mainly fishing for Bluefin Tuna depending on the season and conditions on the day.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 27’ Farallon boat that can safely take up to 4 anglers. This boat comes with an ice-box.

All rods, reels, and terminal tackle are included in the price so you can focus on what really matters, fishing. Please make sure to buy a valid fishing license ahead of time.

Book your trip now and hit the water with Aria Sportfishing.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    Open Party Bluefin Special
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 10 - Oct 10
    US $1,400
    This is an open party Bluefin Tuna trip. This trip is dedicated to fishing big game. This trip is normally a full 12 hour day.
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Offshore
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 1 - Nov 30
    US $2,100
    You and the crew will be targeting pelagic species on this trip. From kelp paddy Dorado and Yellowtail to fishing Tuna foamers. Anglers 16 or older will have to bring their fishing licenses. You'll need snacks, drinks, as well as sunscreen for the trip.
  • Private trip
    Bluefin Tuna Special
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 10 - Oct 10
    US $2,700
    This trip is dedicated to fishing Bluefin Tuna. We see Bluefin running around over 300lbs. This trip is normally a full 12 hour day.
    Targeted fish
    Tuna (Bluefin)
    Bluefin Tuna
  • Private trip
    16 Hour Trip – Overnight Bluefin
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    16 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    US $3,700
    Head down south to Mexican waters and fish for the ultimate game fish – Bluefin Tuna! This trip is the experience of a lifetime!

FAQs about Aria Sportfishing

Aria Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $700 per person - Open Party Bluefin Special (12 hours)
  • US $2,100 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Offshore (12 hours)
  • US $2,700 per group, additional US $250 per person after 3 guests - Bluefin Tuna Special (12 hours)
  • US $3,700 per group, additional US $250 per person after 2 guests - 16 Hour Trip – Overnight Bluefin (16 hours)

When you book a trip with Aria Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Aria Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

Aria Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • 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)

Meet the Captain

Shant Melkonyan
Los Angeles, California, United States
5 Customer reviews
Response time 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.

About this listing

Targeted species

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

Boat specs

Farallon (Pilothouse) originally built in 1979, and restored in 2020. Powered by a 3HP Cummins engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 20 knots.

Length
27 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Fishing techniques

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

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

Listing policies

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

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
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Aroutin M.
Los Angeles, California
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10 Hour Trip – Catalina Island on April 3, 2022
I found Aria sport fishing on instagram, got a group of my friends together to go on fishing trip to Catalina island. Captain...
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Fester K.
Los Angeles, California
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12 Hour Trip – Offshore on April 9, 2022
Where do I begin? Im so happy I went on this trip! Captain Shant and his crew were very friendly and were very helpful when...
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Las Vegas, Nevada
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Catalina trip

10 Hour Trip – Catalina Island on March 14, 2022
By far one of the most exciting trips I’ve ever done. Thanks to Captain Shant, he made our trip memorable. We caught all...
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Michell H.
Los Angeles, California
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10 Hour Trip – Catalina Island on April 8, 2022
Had an amazing time the crew is amazing at what they do and making us feel welcome and catching fish
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Chris E.

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VERIFIED   August 13, 2022
The charter operator canceled 3 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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