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
(251 reviews)
San Diego
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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 251 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (243)
Great Job in Difficult Conditions
Great Job in Difficult Conditions
40 fish in 4 hours!
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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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Matthew S.
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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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (PM) on June 18, 2025
Matthew S. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing
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Kevin J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best charter captain in San diego

VERIFIED   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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Seth M.
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 time in spite of the weather

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on March 12, 2025
The captain canโ€™t control the weather but everything he could control was perfect and we had a great time catching fish!...
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Kristin G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on December 28, 2024
Caught tons of fish. Eric knowledge of the area. Nice boat and equipment. One of the best fishing trips weโ€™ve been on.
Kristin G. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing
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Ryan G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Experiencr

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (PM) on April 5, 2025
We had a great time. Fish wee biting and Captain Eric was awesome
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