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
(257 reviews)
San Diego
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
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
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Emily O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Such a blast!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on March 20, 2025
We loved our fishing trip with Eric! Our two boys (ages 11 and 14) loved Eric and commented on how nice and knowledgable he...
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Ron K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Caught fish on first cast!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on July 23, 2025
Captain Eric had us catching fish at several different location locations around San Diego Bay. It was an awesome experience...
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Andrew W.
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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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
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Nathan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish on with first cast!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on May 4, 2025
Eric was great! We told him what we were interest in catching in advance. He mapped out our time together to deliver on our...
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