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
(257 reviews)
San Diego
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Trips from US $599

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 257 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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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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Jason S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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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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Jack B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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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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Rita Z. A.
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 fishing experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 22, 2025
Eric, our captain, was wonderful!ย  He was very patient with inexperienced people, namely me. He moved the boat several times...
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George W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Bay Fishing | Winter Special on December 15, 2025
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Cayter J.
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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Eric is awesome!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 25, 2025
Eric was so personable and fun. He made my daughterโ€™s dream of catching a shark come true! 10/10 would fish with him again....
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