Risen Tide Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (285 reviews)
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 Tidelands Avenue, San Diego, CA 91950, United States

Risen Tide Sportfishing 

San Diego, CA, United States
24 ft
4
5.0/5 (285 reviews)

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Risen Tide Sportfishing is an experienced charter operation specializing in fishing San Diego Bay and the surrounding inshore waters. Spotted Bay Bass, Bonefish, Shortfin Corvina, California Halibut, Sand Bass, Calico Bass, and Leopard Sharks are just a few of the species you can expect to catch on a typical day in San Diego Bay.

This is a great place to introduce children to the sport of fishing, as bites come early and often and 20-30 fish is not uncommon for a half day of fishing. On top of that, the fish of San Diego Bay bite year round, rain or shine!

You could not ask for a better vessel than Captain Eric Risen's Skeeter SX240 bay boat. Brand new in 2017, she is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha outboard motor to get you out to fishing grounds quickly and safely. The boat has top-of-the-line fish finding electronics, a high-powered trolling motor, insulated fish boxes, and all the necessary safety equipment including life jackets for all sizes (children included). Please note, the minimum age for children is 8 years.

All fishing tackle is high-quality, with Daiwa and Shimano rods and reels to ensure you don't lose the fish of a lifetime. Most charters come with live bait, which is bought before the trip to save you precious fishing time. There are plenty of snacks and drinks onboard and all your fish will be cleaned and filleted free of charge at the end of the day. Just jump aboard with your fishing license and anything you want for the day and enjoy!

If you are interested in exploring nearshore waters with Capt. Eric, then please get in touch with him before booking your trip. He'll happily listen to what you want out of your trip with him and will use the information you give him to check weather and water conditions, in order to make sure that everything is in place.

Risen Tide Sportfishing is an experienced charter operation specializing in fishing San Diego Bay and the surrounding inshore waters. Spotted Bay Bass, Bonefish, Shortfin Corvina, California Halibut, Sand Bass, Calico Bass, and Leopard Sharks are just a few of the species you can expect to catch on a typical day in San Diego Bay.

This is a great place to introduce children to the sport of fishing, as bites come early and often and 20-30 fish is not uncommon for a half day of fishing. On top of that, the fish of San Diego Bay bite year round, rain or shine!

You could not ask for a better vessel than Captain Eric Risen's Skeeter SX240 bay boat. Brand new in 2017, she is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha outboard motor to get you out to fishing grounds quickly and safely. The boat has top-of-the-line fish finding electronics, a high-powered trolling motor, insulated fish boxes, and all the necessary safety equipment including life jackets for all sizes (children included). Please note, the minimum age for children is 8 years.

All fishing tackle is high-quality, with Daiwa and Shimano rods and reels to ensure you don't lose the fish of a lifetime. Most charters come with live bait, which is bought before the trip to save you precious fishing time. There are plenty of snacks and drinks onboard and all your fish will be cleaned and filleted free of charge at the end of the day. Just jump aboard with your fishing license and anything you want for the day and enjoy!

If you are interested in exploring nearshore waters with Capt. Eric, then please get in touch with him before booking your trip. He'll happily listen to what you want out of your trip with him and will use the information you give him to check weather and water conditions, in order to make sure that everything is in place.

Eric Risen
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Trip availability and prices

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Kids Special Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip multiple starting times (9:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Seasonal trip
Mar 1 - Mar 28
Bonefish
Halibut
Shark (Leopard)
Ray
+1
US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Bay Fishing — Spring Special
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 12:30 PM)
Seasonal trip
May 11 - May 12
Yellowtail Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Lingcod
Bonito
+1
US $595
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip — Fly Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Feb 28
Bonefish
California Corbina
Halibut
Calico Bass
+1
US $699
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing
In high demand Last booked: 3 days ago
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip multiple starting times (8:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Bonefish
California Corbina
Shark (Tope)
Halibut
+5
US $749
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Aug 30
Bonefish
California Corbina
Halibut
California Sheephead
+5
US $949
Entire boat: up to 3 people
8 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bonefish
California Corbina
Halibut
Shark (Leopard)
+2
US $1,099
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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5.0
285 reviews
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Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
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Anglers' gallery (284)

What anglers say

100%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
97%
Caught fish

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Ryan Ortloff
Ryan Ortloff
Repeat angler
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Minnesota, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
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Great Fishing Trip!
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on June 29, 20263 adults

We had a great morning fishing, we caught a variety of fish and alot of them. Captain Eric was excellent, making sure we were on the fish. I would highly recommend this charter to any family.

Julie Lunt
Julie Lunt
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Arizona, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Best trip ever!
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing - 1:00 PM on July 27, 20263 adults1 child

Thank you so much for an amazing trip! We caught so many fish we lost count. We will always remember this experience! Captain Eric rocks!

David Hanrahan
David Hanrahan
us
California, US
Member since 2026
5.0
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Great captain and awesome for all skill groups
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on June 24, 20262 adults2 children

Caught a ton of fish and was able to bring home Corvina which is great. Would definitely recommend. Perfect routes - no big waves and nothing crowded. Had a great time. Good for all age groups too. Caught corvina, spotted bay bass, sand bass, needlefish, halibut, and bonefish. Would do this one again.

Melanie Leslie
Melanie Leslie
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Arizona, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
captain delivered!!!
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing - 1:00 PM on July 24, 20262 adults

awesome experience he made sure we caught and the experience was worth every penny and a memory we get to cherish

Morgan Murray
Morgan Murray
us
Arizona, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
Great trip!
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on July 13, 20264 adults

Captain was on time and we quickly got into some fish. Ended the day on three leopard sharks and hooked into a Ray.

FAQs about Risen Tide Sportfishing

Risen Tide Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $550 per group - Kids Special Trip (3 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Kids Special Trip - 1:00 PM (3 hours)
  • US $595 per group - 4 Hour Bay Fishing — Spring Special (4 hours)
  • US $595 per group - 4 Hour Bay Fishing — Spring Special - 12:30 PM (4 hours)
  • US $699 per group - 4 Hour Trip — Fly Fishing (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $749 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing (4 hours)
  • US $749 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $949 per group, additional US $75 per person after 3 guests - 6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,099 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - 8 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Risen Tide Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Multimedia system
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Risen Tide Sportfishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Not included on Half Day Bay)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Included on boat)
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fly fishing equipment
Risen Tide Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Flats fishing
Risen Tide Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Risen Tide Sportfishing include:
  • Bonefish
  • Bonito
  • Calico Bass
  • California Corbina
  • California Sheephead
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Halibut
  • Lingcod
  • Ray
  • Rockfish
  • Shark (Leopard)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Your captain

Eric Risen
Eric Risen
Eric Risen

San Diego, California, United States

99 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
285 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Owner/Operator Eric Risen has been fishing the waters around Southern California for over two decades. He grew up fishing San Diego Bay as well as the inshore and offshore waters beyond. During this time, he honed his skills on a variety of local species. After graduating from the University of California Santa Barbara with a degree in Environmental Studies, he spent time working for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before traveling the West Coast as a deckhand aboard the Fishing Yacht 'Venture More'. He recently decided to follow his passion and become a full-time fishing guide in his hometown, San Diego. You will find Captain Eric knowledgeable, social, enthusiatic, and eager to give you a great fishing experience!

99 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
285 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since March 2018
Angler's Choice

The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.

Owner/Operator Eric Risen has been fishing the waters around Southern California for over two decades. He grew up fishing San Diego Bay as well as the inshore and offshore waters beyond. During this time, he honed his skills on a variety of local species. After graduating from the University of California Santa Barbara with a degree in Environmental Studies, he spent time working for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife before traveling the West Coast as a deckhand aboard the Fishing Yacht 'Venture More'. He recently decided to follow his passion and become a full-time fishing guide in his hometown, San Diego. You will find Captain Eric knowledgeable, social, enthusiatic, and eager to give you a great fishing experience!

The fish you can target

Bonefish
Bonefish
Skipjack
Skipjack
Calico Bass
Calico Bass
California Corbina
California Corbina
California Sheephead
California Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Halibut
Halibut
Lingcod
Lingcod
Ray
Ray
Rockfish
Rockfish
Leopard Shark
Leopard Shark
Yellowtail Amberjack
Yellowtail Amberjack
Bonefish
Bonefish
Skipjack
Skipjack
Calico Bass
Calico Bass
California Corbina
California Corbina
California Sheephead
California Sheephead

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Skeeter
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
55 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Multimedia system
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Not included on Half Day Bay
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Included on boat
Drinks
Water
Fly fishing equipment

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 agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child friendly
At least 8 years old, life jackets supplied
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

 PayPal

 Checks

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in San Diego right now

BonefishBonefish
BonitoBonito
California CorbinaCalifornia Corbina
California SheepheadCalifornia Sheephead
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
HalibutHalibut
LingcodLingcod
RockfishRockfish
Yellowtail AmberjackYellowtail Amberjack

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