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
(261 reviews)
San Diego
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Trips from US $550

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 261 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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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
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Carissa H.
San Diego, CA
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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Amazing Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on September 17, 2020
Caught a sting ray, octopus, halibut and many others on our 4 hour trip to the Bay!ย  Wonderful time, canโ€™t wait to call...
Carissa H. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing
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Melanie T.
Pomona, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day on the Bay with Capt. Eric Risen

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on February 18, 2019
Do not hesitate to book with Risen Tide Sportfishing. Capt. Eric will put you on the fish. We caught 46 fish today! 46!!! Capt....
Melanie T. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing
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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
Overall

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
Overall

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!
Heath S. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing
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