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
(239 reviews)
San Diego
 2 bookings in the past week.
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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 239 reviews
Boat
Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Ron F.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishiing!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on July 14, 2025
Eric was a great guide/skipper.  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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Mike P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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We caught fish on the first cats

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on July 10, 2025
Eric, our captain is amazing. He knows the fishing business like nobody else he’s very organized very efficient and knows...
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Steve I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Another Great Day on the Bay

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on July 16, 2025
Eric made it another great day on the Bay!  His in depth knowledge of the tides, trends, colors, bottom, and what’s where...
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Rita Z. A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bay Fishing (AM) on June 22, 2025
Eric, our captain, was wonderful!  He was very patient with inexperienced people, namely me. He moved the boat several times...
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Emily O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Such a blast!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – 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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