Captain
Eric Nelson

Member since August 2023 Essex, United States
Background
Captain Eric Nelson has more than 45 years of experience fishing and catching Stripers in the Essex River and surrounding waters of Ipswich, Cranes Beach, Plum Island, Gloucester, and Rockport. He has been Coast Guard licensed (Master - 50 ton) since 2010. Captain Eric is considered, by most who know him, to be an expert Striper fisherman who knows where to find fish and how to catch them. He is known for his patient style and for being a great fishing instructor. You can be sure he will do whatever he can to make sure his customers have fun and catch fish! He has a master's degree in Oceanography and has spent his career as an Environmental Consultant, currently working on climate change, sea level rise, and coastal restoration issues. He is well-versed in the Essex River estuary and the rich local history of Essex and Cape Ann.
Techniques
Captain Eric is a master at using live mackerel to catch big stripers. When live mackerel are not available, he will use other baits or a variety of artificial lures.

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Essex, United States
Background
Captain Eric Nelson has more than 45 years of experience fishing and catching Stripers in the Essex River and surrounding waters of Ipswich, Cranes Beach, Plum Island, Gloucester, and Rockport. He has been Coast Guard licensed (Master - 50 ton) since 2010. Captain Eric is considered, by most who know him, to be an expert Striper fisherman who knows where to find fish and how to catch them. He is known for his patient style and for being a great fishing instructor. You can be sure he will do whatever he can to make sure his customers have fun and catch fish! He has a master's degree in Oceanography and has spent his career as an Environmental Consultant, currently working on climate change, sea level rise, and coastal restoration issues. He is well-versed in the Essex River estuary and the rich local history of Essex and Cape Ann.
Techniques
Captain Eric is a master at using live mackerel to catch big stripers. When live mackerel are not available, he will use other baits or a variety of artificial lures.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(25 reviews)
Angler's choice
Essex
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Trips from US $475

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 25 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Michael P.
Excellent
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Half day charter

VERIFIED   September Half Day on June 14, 2024
A buddy and me did a half day with captain Eric and it was amazing. Best charter we have ever been on, captain eric took us...
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Sabrina C.
Excellent
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Dream day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on July 18, 2024
Our fishing trip was nothing short of fantastic! The capitain was incredibly knowledgeable and provided great tips that really...
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Wayne A.
Excellent
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Spinning tackle stripers

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 8, 2024
Capt Eric did a great job of finding us fish in different spots of the Essex river and staying on them to keep us hooking up...
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Connor F.
Excellent
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Captain Eric does it again!!

VERIFIED   September Half Day on September 15, 2024
What started off as a slow morning turned in to a great day! We had a great time on our second annual trip with Eric. Even...
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Stephen H.
Excellent
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Beautiful day on the Essex River

VERIFIED   September Half Day on August 25, 2024
Eric was a gracious, knowledgeable, and pleasant captain.ย  He took our family out for a four-hour fishing trip, and we caught...
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