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!

Hey, I'm Captain Eric Risen

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
(230 reviews)
San Diego
 Last booking: 5 days ago
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Trips from US $749

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 230 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (221)
Eric is da man!
We caught a bunch of fish!
What a day
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Angler rating
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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
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Shannon M.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Memories to last a lifetime!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (PM) on June 25, 2024
We chartered a 4-hour trip in the bay with Captain Eric.ย  It was myself and 2 kids.ย  The poles were ready for us upon boarding...
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Nathan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fish on with first cast!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ 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...
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Rachel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best captain ever!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on December 21, 2024
We had an amazing and relaxing fishing excursion with Captain Eric. He was patient, knowledgeable and motivated to make our...
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Kevin J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best charter captain in San diego

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on April 28, 2025
great boat, great captain, kept our lines in the water the entire time, caught almost every species in the bay. Thanks Eric,...
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Emily O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Such a blast!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ 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...
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