Captain
Daron Muratyan

Member since February 2021 Los Angeles, United States
Background
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.

Hey, I'm Captain Daron Muratyan

Los Angeles, United States
Background
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.
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Our Team
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Captain
Marco S.
Captain
Cyrus H.
First mate

My Charter Listings

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Angler's choice
Los Angeles
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,550
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(38 reviews)
Angler's choice
Huntington Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 40 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (33)
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Full day tuna trip
Nearshore Success
+30
Angler rating
36
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Ryan A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day tuna trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Tuna Trip on August 2, 2025
Darron and Marcos are true professionals! We all had a great time and went 3/3 on some good size bluefin. Highly recommend...
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Rafaela I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Deep sea fishing with family

VERIFIED   4 Hour Local Trip - AM on June 16, 2025
This was the highlight of our California vacation! My kids still talk about it and want to go back! We had kids age 3,5,7 and...
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Marco S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fish with Freshbait!

VERIFIED   Sunset cruise on February 15, 2025
Had a great experience with Capt. Daron and his crew. They were friendly, helpful, and professional. After we caught a few...
Marco S. recommends Freshbait Sportfishing
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Ryan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Local (PM) on July 25, 2025
Top notch operation. Cleanest fishing boat Iโ€™ve ever been on. Family of 5 had a great time and we caught fish despite the...
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Mike F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic time

VERIFIED   Catalina Island Trip on May 23, 2025
Daron and Marco were both fantastic, treated all 6 of us as if we were family. Made ever effort to locate fish and consistency...
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