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Eric Risen
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Eric Risen

San Diego, United States
Angler's choice
250+ reviews
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!

Charter

Rating

5.0
298 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

100%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish

All reviews (298)

Showing 1 – 5 of 298 reviews
  • Jenna Boykin
    Jenna Boykin
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great Time!

    4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing • 2 adults • 1 child

    This excursion was an early birthday present for my 12 year old who has recently taken up fishing…. both of us had a blast and caught plenty of fish. Captain Eric was extremely knowledgeable regarding anything fishing! if we weren’t getting bites in one area, he would quickly move to another spot where we ended up getting plenty of action! Captain Eric made every effort to make sure we had a good time and got the most out of our four hour excursion. We will absolutely book another trip soon 😁

    Reported catch:
    Calico Bass
    Scorpionfish
  • Nic Echevestre
    Nic Echevestre
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Happy bday boy!

    4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing • 4 adults • 3 children

    My son celebrated an early 13th bday with 2 of his friends and my husband. My son said he would give the highest rating because they all caught a ton of fish and Captain Eric gave the boys great fishing tips. Well worth it, highly recommend!

    Reported catch:
    Calico Bass
    California Halibut
  • George Milos
    George Milos
    Repeat angler
    us
    South Dakota, US
    Member since 2024
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Seriously Great!

    4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing • 3 adults

    Been on about a dozen fishing charters over the years and this one was by far the best! Capt. Eric was patient, kind and every piece of advice caught us fish. Can’t recommend him enough! Book with him. You will not be sorry.

  • Christopher Womack
    Christopher Womack
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Great family trip Grandma and 14yo

    4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing • 2 adults

    Captain Eric was amazing and curated a fun family morning on the water. We caught a ton of fish including a huge Halibut. Highly recommend!

    Reported catch:
    California Halibut
    Calico Bass
    Sand Bass
  • David Hanrahan
    David Hanrahan
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great captain and awesome for all skill groups

    4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing • 4 adults • 2 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.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Risen Tide Sportfishing
    Risen Tide SportfishingSan Diego, CA
    Angler proudly holding a large leopard shark on the bow of a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Leopard Shark
    Excellent Mixed Bag Fishing on San Diego Bay! Spotted Bay Bass, Halibut, Leopard Shark, and Bonefish all biting well. Great time to of year to be on the water
  • Risen Tide Sportfishing
    Risen Tide SportfishingSan Diego, CA
    Angler proudly holds a large halibut on the bow of a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    California Halibut
    Christopher W.
    Christopher W.
    Captain Eric was amazing and curated a fun family morning on the water. We caught a ton of fish including a huge Halibut. Highly recommend!
  • Risen Tide Sportfishing
    Risen Tide SportfishingSan Diego, CA
    Close-up of a silver bonefish with a fly still attached, displayed on the deck of a fishing boat with the rod visible behind it.
    Fish 1
    Cortez Bonefish
    Great Fishing on San Diego Bay! We have availability all week and the tides/weather are looking good! Should be an excellent week for fishing. Come on out and get in on the action!!
  • Risen Tide Sportfishing
    Risen Tide SportfishingSan Diego, CA
    Adult angler proudly holding a large snook aboard a boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Calico Bass
    George M.
    George M.
    Been on about a dozen fishing charters over the years and this one was by far the best! Capt. Eric was patient, kind and every piece of advice caught us fish. Can’t recommend him enough! Book with him. You will not be sorry.
  • Risen Tide Sportfishing
    Risen Tide SportfishingSan Diego, CA
    A young angler proudly displaying a large shark on the deck of a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    San Diego Bay is slowing starting to cool down as we head into the Fall and the fishing has been great! Spotted Bay Bass, Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Bonito, and Bonefish are all biting well and we should start to see more Halibut and Leopard Sharks move into the Bay soon.
  • Risen Tide Sportfishing
    Risen Tide SportfishingSan Diego, CA
    Adult angler proudly holding a large rockfish aboard a boat with a coastal city skyline in the background.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Sheepshead
    Luis B.
    Luis B.
    captain eric had the task of getting 3 novice fishermen some fish and he did not disappoint. Through and through a great trip and even caught a record one. I will recommend eric to anyone who is looking for a guaranteed catch and an awesome experience.
  • Risen Tide Sportfishing
    Risen Tide SportfishingSan Diego, CA
    A young angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Calico Bass
    Jenna B.
    Jenna B.
    This excursion was an early birthday present for my 12 year old who has recently taken up fishing…. both of us had a blast and caught plenty of fish. Captain Eric was extremely knowledgeable regarding anything fishing! if we weren’t getting bites in one area, he would quickly move to another spot where we ended up getting plenty of action! Captain Eric made every effort to make sure we had a good time and got the most out of our four hour excursion. We will absolutely book another trip soon 😁
  • Risen Tide Sportfishing
    Risen Tide SportfishingSan Diego, CA
    A young angler proudly displaying a caught fish while fishing from a boat, showcasing a sunny day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Calico Bass
    David S.
    David S.
    We had an awesome time. My kids all caught multiple fish. The captain was very patient with us since we didn’t know much about fish. We will definitely be back next year.
  • Risen Tide Sportfishing
    Risen Tide SportfishingSan Diego, CA
    Angler reels in a small fish from a boat in calm coastal waters near an industrial harbor.
    Fish 1
    Spotted Sand Bass
    Julie L.
    Julie L.
    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!
  • Risen Tide Sportfishing
    Risen Tide SportfishingSan Diego, CA
    Two anglers proudly displaying a large Leopard Shark on a boat during a fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Leopard Shark
    Morgan M.
    Morgan M.
    Captain was on time and we quickly got into some fish. Ended the day on three leopard sharks and hooked into a Ray.

What's biting with Risen Tide Sportfishing in San Diego

The warm water species have definitely left the area, with some overnight trips still taking you south to Mexican waters to follow them. Closer to home, your main targets will be Yellowtail, Rockfish, and Halibut.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

Angler proudly holding a large leopard shark on the bow of a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.

Mixed Bag: Bass, Halibut & Sharks

Nov 9, 2026 • San Diego
Excellent Mixed Bag Fishing on San Diego Bay! Spotted Bay Bass, Halibut, Leopard Shark, and Bonefish all biting well. Great time to of year to be on the water
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Close-up of a silver bonefish with a fly still attached, displayed on the deck of a fishing boat with the rod visible behind it.

Great Fishing in San Diego Bay

Oct 24, 2026 • San Diego
Great Fishing on San Diego Bay! We have availability all week and the tides/weather are looking good! Should be an excellent week for fishing. Come on out and get in on the action!!
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A young angler proudly displaying a large shark on the deck of a boat, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

Bay Bass, Bonito, and Bonefish Bites

Oct 1, 2026 • San Diego
San Diego Bay is slowing starting to cool down as we head into the Fall and the fishing has been great! Spotted Bay Bass, Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Bonito, and Bonefish are all biting well and we should start to see more Halibut and Leopard Sharks move into the Bay soon.
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Adult angler holding a large leopard shark aboard a small fishing boat in coastal waters.

San Diego Bay Fish Report - July 2026

Jun 30, 2026 • San Diego
Fishing has been excellent the last 2 weeks! The Spotted Bay Bass has been wide open in the mornings with lots of smaller Halibut and good sized Corvina mixed in. We’ve also been catching more Leopard Sharks recently which has been a lot of fun for out clients. Now is PRIME TIME for fishing on San Diego Bay!
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Angler proudly displaying a large stingray while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing the beautiful waters and bridge in the background.

San Diego Bay Fishing on ?

Jun 19, 2026 • San Diego
San Diego Bay has been fishing really well the last two weeks. We’ve been enjoying some great whether and good variety of species. Spotted Bay Bass, Halibut, and Corvina are all biting well. The next month is prime time on San Diego Bay!
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An angler proudly displaying a large fish while fishing on a cloudy day, showcasing the excitement of the catch.

Good Fishing on San Diego Bay!

Jun 3, 2026 • San Diego
Fishing has really picked up on San Diego Bay the last few weeks. Water temps are in the low 70’s and we have been getting into a wide variety of species lately. Spotted Bay Bass, Halibut, Corvina, Bonefish, Yellowfin Croaker, and assorted Sharks and Rays have made up a bulk pf the catch. Come on out and get in on the action!
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