Risen Tide Sportfishing 

5.0/5 (236 reviews)
 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, United States
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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! Inshore you will focus on saltwater bass (Calico and Sandbass) as well as Yellowtail, Lingcod, Halibut, White Seabass, and a wide variety of tasty bottom fish.

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

Captain

Eric Risen

6 years of experience
 responds within an hour

Highlights

 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Plan your trip

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4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)

 In demand! Last booked: 1 day ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $749 
4 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (PM)

 In demand! Last booked: 5 days ago

FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
Seasonal trip (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for up to 3 people
US $749 
6 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Aug 30
Price for up to 3 people
US $949 
8 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $1,099 
There are 17 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

5.0/5
out of 5 stars from 236 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
5.0/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (222)

Epic fishing trip!
Eric is da man!
We caught a bunch of fish!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

100%

Appropriate for children

98%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

97%

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Rita Z. A.
Rita Z. A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing experience

VERIFIED
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4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on June 22, 2025

Eric, our captain, was wonderful! He was very patient with inexperienced people, namely me. He moved the boat several times to accommodate and find better fishing spots. All together the three of us caught 38 fish. This trip was a surprise trip for our 13 year old grandson. He wanted to do it everyday. Thanks Eric!

Eric, our captain, was wonderful! He was very patient with inexperienced people, namely me. He moved the boat several times to accommodate and find better fishing spots. All together the three of us caught 38 fish. This trip was a surprise trip for our 13 year old grandson. He wanted to do it everyday. Thanks Eric!  

 Rita Z. A. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing

Emily O.
Emily O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Such a blast!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on March 20, 2025

We loved our fishing trip with Eric! Our two boys (ages 11 and 14) loved Eric and commented on how nice and knowledgable he is. He kept us moving trying to find the best spots where fish were biting. All four of us caught a fish. It was a gorgeous day and Eric is an excellent guide. We all highly recommend!!!!

We loved our fishing trip with Eric! Our two boys (ages 11 and 14) loved Eric and commented on how nice and knowledgable he is. He kept us moving trying to find the best spots where fish were biting. All four of us caught a fish. It was a gorgeous day and Eric is an excellent guide. We all highly recommend!!!!  

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 Emily O. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing

ROBERT C.
ROBERT C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Captain Eric Rocks

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6 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on June 23, 2025

Fantastic Fishing and great tour guide showing me all the neat places around the bay. Rob

Fantastic Fishing and great tour guide showing me all the neat places around the bay. Rob  

 ROBERT C. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing

Andrew W.
Andrew W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fantastic experience!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on February 10, 2025

Cpt. Eric was an awesome guide. Me and my 8yr old had such a great experience and caught a ton of fish. Cpt. Eric was very diligent to helping my son and made sure we utilized the entire 4 hours of our half day trip. Would highly recommend!

Cpt. Eric was an awesome guide. Me and my 8yr old had such a great experience and caught a ton of fish. Cpt. Eric was very diligent to helping my son and made sure we utilized the entire 4 hours of our half day trip. Would highly recommend!  

 Andrew W. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing

Nathan H.
Nathan H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fish on with first cast!

VERIFIED

4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on May 4, 2025

Eric was great! We told him what we were interest in catching in advance. He mapped out our time together to deliver on our requests and boy did he deliver. Highly recommend!

Eric was great! We told him what we were interest in catching in advance. He mapped out our time together to deliver on our requests and boy did he deliver. Highly recommend!  

 Nathan H. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing

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FAQs about Risen Tide Sportfishing

What are the trip rates for Risen Tide Sportfishing?

Risen Tide Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $749 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $749 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) (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)
Which amenities are available onboard with Risen Tide Sportfishing?

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
What's included in the trip price with Risen Tide Sportfishing?

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
What types of fishing does Risen Tide Sportfishing offer?

Risen Tide Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Risen Tide Sportfishing offer?

Risen Tide Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Risen Tide Sportfishing?

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

Meet your captain

Eric Risen

San Diego, California, United States

88 Fishing Reports
236 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2018

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!

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

Your boat

Boat Image
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

Where you can fish

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Flats Fishing

How you can fish

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Popping

Fly Fishing

Drift Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

What's on board

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Multimedia System

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

Included in the 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 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 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 to pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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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