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Capt Eric Olsen Skipper Sportfishing Charters 

4.6
(55 reviews)
 1606 Indian River Drive, Sebastian, FL 32958, United States–
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Capt Eric Olsen Skipper Sportfishing Charters 

Sebastian, FL, United States
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22 ft
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4.6
(55 reviews)
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Head out for a fishing adventure out of Sebastian Inlet and Vero Beach, Florida with “Capt Eric Olsen”! Whether it’s your first time on the water or you are a seasoned angler pro looking to butt heads with big fish – Captain Eric works hard to make sure you have a fun day out.

Hop aboard a 22’ Mako center console, ideal for up to 3 anglers. She’s got plenty of space for everyone to fish comfortably and is equipped with top-notch navigational electronics including GPS, Fishfinder, and autopilot. The boat is also fitted with an anchoring system to make sure you stay rooted to your fishing spot, as well as outriggers, downriggers, and a live well.

Whether you want to see what is biting close to the shore, or go a bit further offshore or fish the reefs and the wrecks – your trip will be an eventful and productive experience on the water. Go deep and you’ll hook into Sailfish, Wahoo and Mahi Mahi. Opt to stay closer to shore and it’s all about Jack Crevalle, Redfish, and Kingfish.

Capt. Eric provides all the gear you need to successfully bottom fish, troll, pop, and jig. You can even bring along your fly fishing equipment if you’d like! Whatever catch you decide to keep will be cleaned and filleted for you at the end of the trip for you to take home for dinner.

All you’ll want to bring are any drinks and snacks you’d like to enjoy. Strap in for an epic Florida fishing adventure with an experienced guide aboard Capt Eric Olsen!

Head out for a fishing adventure out of Sebastian Inlet and Vero Beach, Florida with “Capt Eric Olsen”! Whether it’s your first time on the water or you are a seasoned angler pro looking to butt heads with big fish – Captain Eric works hard to make sure you have a fun day out.

Hop aboard a 22’ Mako center console, ideal for up to 3 anglers. She’s got plenty of space for everyone to fish comfortably and is equipped with top-notch navigational electronics including GPS, Fishfinder, and autopilot. The boat is also fitted with an anchoring system to make sure you stay rooted to your fishing spot, as well as outriggers, downriggers, and a live well.

Whether you want to see what is biting close to the shore, or go a bit further offshore or fish the reefs and the wrecks – your trip will be an eventful and productive experience on the water. Go deep and you’ll hook into Sailfish, Wahoo and Mahi Mahi. Opt to stay closer to shore and it’s all about Jack Crevalle, Redfish, and Kingfish.

Capt. Eric provides all the gear you need to successfully bottom fish, troll, pop, and jig. You can even bring along your fly fishing equipment if you’d like! Whatever catch you decide to keep will be cleaned and filleted for you at the end of the trip for you to take home for dinner.

All you’ll want to bring are any drinks and snacks you’d like to enjoy. Strap in for an epic Florida fishing adventure with an experienced guide aboard Capt Eric Olsen!

Eric Olsen
Captain
Eric Olsen
42 years of experience
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $400
Entire boat: up to 3 people
fish-on. full day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $800
Entire boat: up to 3 people

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Rating

4.6
55 reviews
4.5
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (20)

What anglers say

86%
Great experience
88%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
93%
Good boat
85%
Recommended
63%
Caught fish

All reviews (55)

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Mike Corbett
Mike Corbett
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Excellent fishing trip!
Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on February 15, 2024 • 1 adult

Capt Eric is a highly experienced fishing guide with an excellent boat and gear. I had a great time trying new techniques for several different types of fish. The snook were not biting but the Capt did his best to hook ne up. Highly recommend!

Michael Anfeldt
Michael Anfeldt
us
Illinois, US
Member since 2023
4.3
Verified
Fishing with Eric
Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on March 29, 2023 • 2 adults

Ryan Weaver
Ryan Weaver
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2022
4.7
Verified
January fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on January 2, 2023 • 2 adults

My teenage son lives on NC, and was down to visit for the holidays so part of this xmas gift was a day fishing. Captain Eric was an awesome guide. Its probably the worst time off year for inshore fishing but we got some Spanish, it was a great time. Captain Eric is just a great guy and at the end of the day I got exactly what I wanted, quality time with my son!!

Eric Olsen
Response from Captain

thank you,enjoyed fishing with you guys

Laura Darling
Laura Darling
Repeat angler
us
Massachusetts, US
Member since 2023
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Half day trip with Captain Eric
Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on January 22, 2023 • 1 adult • 1 child

It was just me and my son (8) we had a great time. Captain Eric was friendly, knowledgeable and helped us catch a bunch of fish. We also saw about 20 dolphins which was such a fun bonus. We will be back again!

Eric Olsen
Response from Captain

thank you

Tim Sturges
Tim Sturges
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
June fishing trip
Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore on June 29, 2023 • 2 adults

Fish didn’t cooperate today but captain Eric was very nice and when we come back down we will definitely be calling him.

Reported catch:
Cobia
Redfish
Snook

FAQs about Capt Eric Olsen Skipper Sportfishing Charters

Capt Eric Olsen Skipper Sportfishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip – Inshore/Nearshore (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - fish-on. full day (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Capt Eric Olsen Skipper Sportfishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers Lee
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Capt Eric Olsen Skipper Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (We do have live bait when available we do have live bait when I can get it)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (No charge for filleting fish)
  • Drinks (Customers are required to bring their own drinks, but I do have Water on board)
  • Fishing license (Fishing license for four anglers in Florida)
Capt Eric Olsen Skipper Sportfishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing (We go out to the golf stream depending on weather)
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
Capt Eric Olsen Skipper Sportfishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Capt Eric Olsen Skipper Sportfishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Little Tunny (False Albacore)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Snook
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Eric Olsen
Eric Olsen
Sebastian, Florida, United States
1 Fishing Report
55 Customer reviews
Typical response within 6 hours
Member since March 2017
Captain Eric Olsen is an avid and enthusiastic angler. He has over 37 years of experience and you can always find him on the water. Whether it's surfing, diving, boating, or fishing – he does it all. He grew up in the Cocoa Beach/Sebastian area of Florida and knows the local waters like the back of his hand. Capt. Eric has been a licensed Captain since 1984 and is also an EMT-certified firefighter.
Eric Olsen
Eric Olsen
1
reports
55
reviews
2017
member since
~7h
response
Captain Eric Olsen is an avid and enthusiastic angler. He has over 37 years of experience and you can always find him on the water. Whether it's surfing, diving, boating, or fishing – he does it all. He grew up in the Cocoa Beach/Sebastian area of Florida and knows the local waters like the back of his hand. Capt. Eric has been a licensed Captain since 1984 and is also an EMT-certified firefighter.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Little Tunny (False Albacore)
Redfish
Redfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Snook
Snook
Wahoo
Wahoo
Amberjack
Amberjack
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Real catches by this captain

  • Two anglers pose aboard a fishing boat with a large snook catch and fishing rods visible against a calm coastal waterway.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Margaret B.
    Margaret B.
  • Young angler posing with a silver, yellow-finned fish aboard a fishing boat offshore, with the catch held beside his spinning rod.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    Laura D.
    Laura D.
    It was just me and my son (8) we had a great time. Captain Eric was friendly, knowledgeable and helped us catch a bunch of fish. We also saw about 20 dolphins which was such a fun bonus. We will be back again!
  • Angler standing beside a fishing rod on a boat with open blue water in the background.
    Ryan W.
    Ryan W.
    My teenage son lives on NC, and was down to visit for the holidays so part of this xmas gift was a day fishing. Captain Eric was an awesome guide. Its probably the worst time off year for inshore fishing but we got some Spanish, it was a great time. Captain Eric is just a great guy and at the end of the day I got exactly what I wanted, quality time with my son!!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catches of Spanish Mackerel while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Sean S.
    Sean S.
    Fun time!!
  • A scenic view from the front of a boat, showcasing a calm ocean under a partly cloudy sky, ideal for a fishing adventure.
    Fish 1
    Blackfin Tuna
    Kimberly C.
    Kimberly C.
    So happy. Best money I’ve ever spent!! So worth the $. The captain is a retired fireman. He is a tour guide/lifetime fisherman/surfer/local resident. He was amazing and we had a fantastic time. THANK YOU for the memory of a lifetime!!
  • Angler holding a freshly caught Spanish mackerel aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Bonito
    Mallory A.
    Mallory A.
    Captain Eric taught us a lot about fishing and being on the ocean waters. We had so much fun! His boat is well equipped for a great day on the water. We will most definitely be contacting him for our next fishing trip!
  • Lite tackle
    Fish 1
    Giant Trevally
    15 minute fight with lite tackle,FUN
  • A shark is seen breaking the surface of the water during a fishing expedition, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Mako Shark
    Robert S.
    Robert S.
    12 large bluefish a couple 5 foot sharks and two 20 pound jacks.

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
1985
Boat manufacturer
Mako
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

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

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Lee
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
We do have live bait when available we do have live bait when I can get it
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
No charge for filleting fish
Drinks
Customers are required to bring their own drinks, but I do have Water on board
Fishing license
Fishing license for four anglers in Florida

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids are welcome to come fish with us
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed
Mandatory for Sailfish

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% 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
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Sebastian right now

AmberjackAmberjack
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SailfishSailfish
SnookSnook
WahooWahoo

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