Captain
Adam Olson

Member since January 2021 Avalon, United States
Background
Captain Adam owns and operates Memory Maker fishing charter in Avalon on Catalina Island. He has a 35' Crystaliner Sport Fisher that uses new twin Cummins 6CL turbo diesel engines. The captain has been running top-notch fishing charters for over 15 years. All bait, tackle, ice, drinks, and fish cleaning are provided. All the customers need is a fishing license. The price is based on how big your group is. Captain Adam can take up to 6 passengers. You'll target all available species.
Techniques
You leave Avalon Harbor and usually start fishing within 10 minutes. You'll troll 3 lines going for Yellowtail, Barracuda, and Bonito. You then switch over to bait going for all other species, such as Halibut, White Seabass, Calico Bass, Sheaphead, Whitefish, and various other species. The captain provides all the gear.

Hey, I'm Captain Adam Olson

Avalon, United States
Background
Captain Adam owns and operates Memory Maker fishing charter in Avalon on Catalina Island. He has a 35' Crystaliner Sport Fisher that uses new twin Cummins 6CL turbo diesel engines. The captain has been running top-notch fishing charters for over 15 years. All bait, tackle, ice, drinks, and fish cleaning are provided. All the customers need is a fishing license. The price is based on how big your group is. Captain Adam can take up to 6 passengers. You'll target all available species.
Techniques
You leave Avalon Harbor and usually start fishing within 10 minutes. You'll troll 3 lines going for Yellowtail, Barracuda, and Bonito. You then switch over to bait going for all other species, such as Halibut, White Seabass, Calico Bass, Sheaphead, Whitefish, and various other species. The captain provides all the gear.
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Memory Maker Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(87 reviews)
Avalon
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (92)
Caught first tuna!
Record Yellowtail Acquired!!
Record Yellowtail Acquired!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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Dillon O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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First chartered, keeper, white bass of the season!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on May 23, 2026
Captain Adam had us on the fish immediately. We started off trolling for yellowtail and Bonita got a couple of nice Bonita,...
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Cole H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught first tuna!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Trip on August 22, 2026
Highly recommend this charter with Captain Adam. Had a great time fishing and caught a variety of fish including a couple tuna...
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Bill S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Adam Owen is outstanding!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on March 25, 2026
Captain Adam is interesting, entertaining, and a true professional.  His boat is beautifully maintained. We caught many fish,...
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Mike M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on July 1, 2026
Captain Adam was very knowledgeable and experienced.  He put us in areas to catch fish.  Caught about 40+ fish in our 4 hours. ...
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Adam P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Adams a awesome Captain

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip on June 16, 2026
supper fun half day catching:) Took are Tuna and Bass to the Lobster trap and that did it up right. Good Times and fish for...
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