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
97%
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Angela U.
Excellent
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Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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40 fish in 4 hours!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (PM) on August 8, 2025
As previous boat owners in Alaska and avid fishermen, we can say Eric is the best captain and charter weโ€™ve experienced!...
Angela U. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing
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Dennis L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Eric did a great job

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on August 9, 2025
This was a fine experience for my boys. It was the first time they actually caught fish. Certainly not deep sea fishing but...
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Spencer M.
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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Holy Sharks!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 30, 2025
The kids are still talking about the fishing trip we had with Risen Tide.ย  Captain Eric was patient and knew all the right...
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Jason S.
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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Repeat customer, another great time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (PM) on July 23, 2025
Took our 13 and 9yr old out for second year and they are already looking forward to coming back out again next time we head...
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Rachel M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best captain ever!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on December 21, 2024
We had an amazing and relaxing fishing excursion with Captain Eric. He was patient, knowledgeable and motivated to make our...
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