Captain
Harry Markarian

Member since March 2022 Los Angeles, United States
Background
Capt. Harry's father got him into the sport at the age of three. He was amazed how a three-year-old kid would sit patiently and wait for a bite. That's when he said, 'He's got it'. Since then, Capt. Harry was hooked and that passion and dedication to learn and grow has never ended.He became a pinhead and then a deckhand on the boats up north learning different techniques and cutting fish as well as absorbing how to be a good captain like his mentors. With over 22 years of experience and knowledge you are assured to have the best guide by your side . Customer service is key on his boat. The captain wants you to have a great time and to catch fish! He's sponsored by Okuma to provide all your gear. He'll also tie and supply all your tackle and bait so all you have to bring is food and warm clothes. Capt. Harry started a cooking and fishing show called Boat Burgers in 2019 showing the world California's fishery and amazing food on the water. They recently upgraded their boat adding more comfort and speed on their list with a 35' innovator sportfisher yacht .
Techniques
In California, you have such a beautiful variety of fish to catch. Almost year-round there is amazing bottom fishing and in mid-spring pelagic fish shows up as close as 15 miles from the dock. Bluefin Tuna has been a huge hit the past few years and it doesn't look like it's going away. The crew has phenomenal Bass fishing just 3 miles from home and at the outer islands. Rockfishing is a solid go-to when you want to bring some meat home and you never know what you'll catch from the depth. The crew fishes for Yellowtail on kelp patties or deep inside the structure. The epic White Seabass bite on Squid beds is sure to make people excited. The crew fishes various styles from fly-lining a bait (just a hook) to a sliding egg sinker, dropper loop, rubber band sinker rig for Bluefin, and of course, all sorts of artificial lures from iron, plastic, and trolling lures and the rubber flying fish.

Hey, I'm Captain Harry Markarian

Los Angeles, United States
Background
Capt. Harry's father got him into the sport at the age of three. He was amazed how a three-year-old kid would sit patiently and wait for a bite. That's when he said, 'He's got it'. Since then, Capt. Harry was hooked and that passion and dedication to learn and grow has never ended.He became a pinhead and then a deckhand on the boats up north learning different techniques and cutting fish as well as absorbing how to be a good captain like his mentors. With over 22 years of experience and knowledge you are assured to have the best guide by your side . Customer service is key on his boat. The captain wants you to have a great time and to catch fish! He's sponsored by Okuma to provide all your gear. He'll also tie and supply all your tackle and bait so all you have to bring is food and warm clothes. Capt. Harry started a cooking and fishing show called Boat Burgers in 2019 showing the world California's fishery and amazing food on the water. They recently upgraded their boat adding more comfort and speed on their list with a 35' innovator sportfisher yacht .
Techniques
In California, you have such a beautiful variety of fish to catch. Almost year-round there is amazing bottom fishing and in mid-spring pelagic fish shows up as close as 15 miles from the dock. Bluefin Tuna has been a huge hit the past few years and it doesn't look like it's going away. The crew has phenomenal Bass fishing just 3 miles from home and at the outer islands. Rockfishing is a solid go-to when you want to bring some meat home and you never know what you'll catch from the depth. The crew fishes for Yellowtail on kelp patties or deep inside the structure. The epic White Seabass bite on Squid beds is sure to make people excited. The crew fishes various styles from fly-lining a bait (just a hook) to a sliding egg sinker, dropper loop, rubber band sinker rig for Bluefin, and of course, all sorts of artificial lures from iron, plastic, and trolling lures and the rubber flying fish.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 170 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Harry W.
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Perfect trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Local Fishing on August 2, 2026
my group was originally going to do the island trip but because the local fishing around San Pedro was so great we decided...
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Michael M.
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On the fish

VERIFIED   11 Hour Trip โ€“ Catalina Fishing on August 1, 2026
Captain Harry and his first mate Alek were awesome.ย  They asked us to trust them to pick a spot and boy did they.ย  we caught...
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Raissa L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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The absolute best, would go again!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Local Fishing on July 31, 2026
had the best time. Harry and David were amazing, always ready with advice while letting the more experienced guys do their...
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Dani L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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The Greatest Experience Ever!!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Local Fishing on April 4, 2026
Absolutely incredible experience. 100/10, no question. I went in not really knowing what to expect, and it completely exceeded...
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Kevin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing day on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip โ€“ Local Fishing on August 15, 2026
No complaints whatsoever, Captain Harry and deckhand Alec delivered an incredible trip! They ran a top-tier operation, giving...
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