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!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(285 reviews)
Angler's choice
San Diego
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $550

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 285 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Julie L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best trip ever!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€” Bay Fishing - 1:00 PM on July 27, 2026
Thank you so much for an amazing trip! We caught so many fish we lost count. We will always remember this experience! Captain...
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David H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain and awesome for all skill groups

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€” Bay Fishing on June 24, 2026
Caught a ton of fish and was able to bring home Corvina which is great. Would definitely recommend. Perfect routes - no big...
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Melanie L.
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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Captain delivered!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€” Bay Fishing - 1:00 PM on July 24, 2026
awesome experience he made sure we caught and the experience was worth every penny and a memory we get to cherish
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Morgan M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€” Bay Fishing on July 13, 2026
Captain was on time and we quickly got into some fish. Ended the day on three leopard sharks and hooked into a Ray.
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Daryl H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€” Bay Fishing - 1:00 PM on July 10, 2026
Captain Eric was very friendly and helpful, put us on fish all day, and 2 big sharks! Thanks for the good time and memories!
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