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
(254 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 254 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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Angler rating
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Good experience
100%
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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Michael E.
Buena Park, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip in the Bay

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on September 29, 2020
Fun trip in the Bay. Took my wife. She does not like to fish but love the trip and Captain Eric.
Michael E. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing
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Dian J.
Santa Ana, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 Hour Day Trip with Captain Eric

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing on July 15, 2020
We had loads of fun catching several different variety of fish with Captain Eric!
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Heath S.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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102 fish in half day... Not bad

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on March 8, 2020
Great half day fishing! Caught 102 Bay bass in half day trip. Loads of fun!
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Richard R.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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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