Captain
Eric Risen

Member since March 2018 San Diego, United States
Background
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!

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San Diego, United States
Background
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!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(259 reviews)
San Diego
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $550

Fishing Reports

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 259 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (250)
Eric is the man!
Eric is the man!
Eric is the man!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Carson S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fish werent biting much, but still had fun

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Bay Fishing | Winter Special on January 10, 2026
Eric, the captain, worked hard to keep us in the game. The fish werenโ€™t biting much but Eric did all that he could to give...
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Eric is the man!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (PM) on December 22, 2025
my father and I took my nephews on their first deep sea fishing trip.ย  Eric put us right on the fish snd helped my nephews...
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Ron F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishiing!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 14, 2025
Eric was a great guide/skipper.ย  Very knowledgeable and a good teacher. We caught lots of fish (bass, sharks, rays) and he...
Ron F. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing
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Morgan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Fisingh Trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on December 22, 2025
Fishing with Eric was great! he was timely, communicative and patient. he took us oit to some great spots in the Bay where...
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Ross W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Job in Difficult Conditions

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on October 15, 2025
Going out with a storm clearing off just before we departed, we expected the fishing to be disappointing. Captain Eric used...
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