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
(250 reviews)
San Diego
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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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 250 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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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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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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Josh R.
Excellent
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Eric was a great guide for our fishing trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on November 29, 2024
Eric was a great guide and very educated. We will use him again. We had a great time in San Diego Bay and caught tons of fish...
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ROBERT C.
Excellent
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Captain Eric Rocks

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 23, 2025
Fantastic Fishing and great tour guide showing me all the neat places around the bay. Rob
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Pyper J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Epic fishing trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on May 31, 2025
Caught a variety of species and had a great time. Eric is the goat of San Diego Bay fishing:)
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Andrew W.
Excellent
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Fantastic experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on February 10, 2025
Cpt. Eric was an awesome guide. Me and my 8yr old had such a great experience and caught a ton of fish. Cpt. Eric was very...
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Christopher H.
Excellent
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Fish slayer

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 29, 2025
4 people 44 fish. Enough said ๐Ÿ’ช
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