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
(246 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 246 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Eric did a great job
40 fish in 4 hours!
40 fish in 4 hours!
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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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Richard R.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Pm 4 hour trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on July 27, 2019
Eric was great at making sure the lures were setup right and also was on top of getting the fish off the hook.ย  So you dont...
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Gina P.
Phoenix, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Eric

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on May 25, 2019
10/10 recommend!!! We couldnโ€™t have asked for a better experience! Eric was so friendly, had the perfect setup, knew of all...
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Raven J.
Richardson, TX
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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Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on September 19, 2020
Awesome trip. Would highly recommend fishing with these guys.
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Andrew L.
Upland, California
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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Fly Fishing San Diego

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on November 2, 2019
Had a great trip. Couldnโ€™t ask for a more. Very knowledgeable guide and a pleasure to fish with. We managed to get 4 different...
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Janet C.
Murrieta, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 21, 2020
Best Fatherโ€™s Day ever.
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