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
Photos & videos by reviewers (242)
Eric did a great job
40 fish in 4 hours!
40 fish in 4 hours!
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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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Lisa R.
San Diego, California
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 with Captain Risen.

May 12, 2019
We had the best time fishing with Risen Tide on San Diego Bay.ย  Very knowledgeable and experienced Captain.ย  Sure knows where...
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Daryl L.
Selkirk, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip with Captain Eric

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on August 29, 2018
Captain Eric was very personal and professional. He had a lot of knowledge of the area and was very patient with training the...
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Jaime L.
Ontario, 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 with Eric Risen

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on December 13, 2019
Great time!ย  Eric was knowledgeable, professional and personable.ย  Successfully caught 10 fish and had a blast.ย  Would recommend.
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Bill W.
Corona, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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1/2 day trip with Eric Risen Tide

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on October 21, 2019
We had a great time fishing with Eric. I have been on many guided trips and thought Eric did a wonderful job
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George S.
San Diego, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Eric Risen

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (PM) on August 15, 2019
No better way to expose young children to fishing . lots of fish to keep them interested and a great way to spend an afternoon!
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