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
(246 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 246 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (242)
Eric did a great job
40 fish in 4 hours!
40 fish in 4 hours!
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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
97%
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Chad C.
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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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...
Chad C. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing
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LAUREN M.
Excellent
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Patient and knowledgeable

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on January 27, 2024
Eric is great company and an amazing guide, we caught a lot of fish and had a blast. If we come back we will book.
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Kate M.
Saint Paul, MN
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 experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on February 24, 2022
My sonโ€™s first time ocean fishing (heโ€™s an avid freshwater fisher) - both he and my husband had a fantastic experience....
Kate M. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing
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Jeffrey C.
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 Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on February 19, 2024
Great trip and caught over 45 fish at least.ย  Put us on the fish early and often throughout the trip.
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JASON J.
Visalia, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on June 23, 2023
Great trip, caught lots of fish, fun alternative to an offshore day, highly recommend! Eric was super! Very knowledgeable and...
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