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
(232 reviews)
San Diego
 4 bookings in the past week.
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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 232 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (222)
Epic fishing trip!
Eric is da man!
We caught a bunch of fish!
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Angler rating
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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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Nathan K.
Cheswick, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Great Half Day on the Bay!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on June 20, 2022
Eric was the perfect guide for a half day of fishing on the bay. He was super communicative leading up to the trip - answering...
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Adam W.
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 Fish Finding Ability

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on May 17, 2024
We only had a 4 hour trip and he put us on the fish quick. Between two fly fishermen and one with spinning gear, we pulled...
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Lane S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Kids had a great time

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (PM) on May 30, 2024
My kids had a great day catching a lot of fish. It was my 12 year old girls first time fishing and she caught 12 fish; my son...
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Rod K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip on the bay

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on March 17, 2024
Eric was a great guide for our family as he coached everyone to fish with proper technique and assisted by taking the fish...
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Don W.
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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Excellent day fishing!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Bay Fishing (AM) on January 23, 2024
We had an excellent day of fishing with Captain Eric. Caught a variety of fish species including halibut and spotted sand bass....
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