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
(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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Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Matthew M.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic guided trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on December 27, 2023
Eric was fun, well equipped with nice gear and a fine boat. His knowledge of the bay, ability to teach a new bee the techniques...
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Adam W.
Vista, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day fly fishing in the bay

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 15, 2023
Captain Eric took my dad and I out for 6 hours on the bay.ย  Weather was great and after the first hour or so the bite turned...
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Jake C.
Alpine, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Eric is outstanding

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on April 20, 2023
Eric was outstanding! Iโ€™ve hardly ever fished in my life but Eric was insightful and knows his stuff. I went with one of...
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Jake D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Eric

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on October 15, 2024
This was a very fun trip for me and my son. Captain Eric was very kind and he knew what he was doing . 5 stars would recommend
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Chad C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Eric was great!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on February 18, 2024
Eric was a great guide. We had an amazing time out in the water. He helped us reel in a good size halibut! Weโ€™ll be back...
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