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
(244 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 244 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Fishing with Eric

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing on April 8, 2025
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John A. R.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Awesome Father and Son Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on October 3, 2024
Our captain, Eric, was great at finding the fish. My son and I caught four different species including a large stingray. It...
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Mark H.
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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Great fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on August 27, 2024
Captain Eric Taylorโ€™s our trip to meet our needs. We had an 11 year old boy that had a great time and was able to catch a...
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Kristin G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Great Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on December 28, 2024
Caught tons of fish. Eric knowledge of the area. Nice boat and equipment. One of the best fishing trips weโ€™ve been on.
Kristin G. recommends Risen Tide Sportfishing
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Jake D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Eric

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on October 15, 2024
This was a very fun trip for me and my son. Captain Eric was very kind and he knew what he was doing . 5 stars would recommend
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