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
(261 reviews)
San Diego
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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 261 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (250)
Eric is the man!
Eric is the man!
Eric is the man!
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Good experience
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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
100%
Caught fish
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Lavell C.
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain eric risen

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Bay Fishing | Spring Special on February 28, 2026
this our 3rd out with him and always puts us on fish , class act in every way you will enjoy your outing with risen tides...
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Mike P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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We caught fish on the first cats

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 10, 2025
Eric, our captain is amazing. He knows the fishing business like nobody else heโ€™s very organized very efficient and knows...
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Morgan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic Fisingh Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on December 22, 2025
Fishing with Eric was great! he was timely, communicative and patient. he took us oit to some great spots in the Bay where...
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Julie R.
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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Fun Day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on November 12, 2025
Eric was great and very accomidating. We fished multiple spots snd caught many different species of fish. He...
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Jack B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on November 24, 2025
Captain Eric is awesome! Hard working and absolutely knows the waters like the back of his hand. We were on fish all day. Would...
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