Captain

Eric Goodrich

Pasadena, United States

Angler's choice

100+ reviews

USCG-licensed Captain Eric Goodrich was born and raised in upstate New York. After spending countless hours fishing and hunting, Eric developed extensive nautical knowledge when he became a mate on a charter boat on Lake Ontario. He earned a four-year college degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management and later worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Eric moved to Maryland to begin a career in environmental restoration, where he started, owned, and operated an environmental restoration company specializing in stream restoration, wetland construction, and shoreline stabilization. With more than 30 years of experience in the environmental field, Eric gained an in-depth understanding of the Chesapeake Bay, local streams, surrounding watersheds, as well as currents, tides, and hydrology. Eric holds numerous professional certifications, including Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional, Maryland Tree Expert, and ISA Certified Arborist. His lifelong passion for fisheries and wildlife management led him to establish Stella Charters LLC in January 2023. He holds a USCG Captain's License for uninspected vessels, allowing him to carry up to six passengers and operate vessels up to 100 gross tons within 100 miles offshore. After twenty years of both serious and recreational fishing, Eric is grateful for the knowledge he has gained from friends and fellow charter captains. He is excited to share that knowledge and 'pay it forward' with guests ready to explore the Chesapeake Bay.

Charter

Stella Charters Light Tackle Guide

Pasadena

Instant Confirmation

Trips from

US $500

Rating

5.0

130 reviews

5.0

Boat & Equipment

5.0

Captain & Crew

5.0

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (299)

What anglers say

99%

Good experience

100%

Friendly captain

99%

Recommend this charter

99%

Appropriate for children

100%

Satisfied with the boat

95%

Caught fish

All reviews (130)

Showing 1 – 5 of 130 reviews

Jennifer Boyd
Virginia, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
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Can’t wait to go again!
Family Friendly/Educ 3Hr on September 13, 2026 • 5 adults • 2 children
We had such a fun time on our trip with Captain Eric and his first mate, Eric! They greeted us warmly, had every detail covered and made the trip exciting, educational and relaxing all at the same time. We booked this to celebrate my budding fisherman son’s birthday and all the kids catch at least one fish. Eric did a great job of making sure they were getting the help they needed but also letting the kids do their own thing. The boat was immaculate and well-equipped. He also was great at communicating about the trip including providing some flexibility about start time due to a potentially rainy forecast. Definitely recommend, 10/10!
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Ladean Brooks
Idaho, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
NEW
I’ve chartered several captains/boats, and this was among my FAV!
Summer 5Hr Catfish/Perch on August 19, 2026 • 5 adults • 3 children
Eric and his first mate were wonderful. We had children with us and they really took the time to teach them and help them be involved. I told Eric I didn’t want to be coddled (he better let me bait my own hook!) and he delivered wonderfully. 😊 we came home with plenty of delicious catfish, some amazing coffee, and he loaded us up with some freebies too. It was a beautiful day on the Bay. His location/boat/dock are all very nice, high quality, well taken care of and maintained. If I ever come back to this area, I will jump at another chance to book with Eric. Thank you both! 🙏
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Response from Captain
August 21, 2026
thank you for the kind words. It is always a pleasure to get kids excited about fishing and teaching them best practices. Looking forward to seeing you all again .
Rebecca Leung Comsa
Ontario, Canada
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Amazing fishing trip well worth the drive from Toronto
Cast & Blast 4hr on August 9, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child
My friend and I found Eric's charter via social media and decided to book a trip with my husband and four year old boy, driving down from Toronto. I had an initial chat with Eric after texting him and I found him responsive via both phone and text. I explained my party, situation and some of the interests and experience levels of my group and Eric was able to make recommendations for me. Payment and tips were online and very easy to manage. Eric and Ted were wonderful with fishers and shooting enthusiasts with different experience levels, knows good spots well and really was great with my son. We caught a lot of catfish which was seasonal during our trip and we got to try skeet products we haven't seen on the market where we live. They were also very safety oriented, which we appreciated. We had a great time shooting and fishing! Seeing our interest in the local history, Eric also gave us a bit of a tour to see the Francis Ascott Key Buoy, as well as local curiosities such as the bridge that was hit by the freight boat. Ted is quite a history buff. Eric was a great cook and we had great local food and sauces. Thank you, Eric and Ted, for a brilliant day!
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Response from Captain
August 10, 2026
Thank you and look forward to seeing you again .
Cricket Brooks
Illinois, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great captain with a nice boat and super efficient setup
Light Tackle Jigging 3Hr on July 16, 2026 • 4 adults
Captain Eric is very knowledgable and helpful. He had us on fish right away, and showed us how to catch them. We caught our limit in the first half hour-hour, even after throwing back some that were too large or too small. Eric then gave us a tour of various spots on the bay, identifying birds and seeing local sites. We stopped here and there to learn additional fishing techniques, and ended up catching a bunch of nice sized perch in addition to our limit of rockfish. Eric's setup is just about perfect. There's a nice bathroom available in his garage before getting on the boat, a small bathroom on the boat (none of us needed to use it), and when we got back he filleted the fish at a well-kept station right on his dock and then bagged and vacuum sealed the filets. Great service all around.
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Response from Captain
July 17, 2026
It was nice meeting you all. Hope you book again next time you are in town .
Sam Lee
Texas, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
What an experience and what great memories for my boys!
Family Friendly/Educ 5Hr on July 10, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child
We had an amazing experience with Stella Charters! I took my two boys out for a family fishing trip, and it was one of the highlights of our Summer trip to the US (we live in Singapore). Captain Eric was awesome...friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly patient with my kids, making sure they were involved and having fun the entire time. He worked hard to keep us on fish, and we had great action throughout the trip. The boat was one of the best I've ever been on. It was perfectly clean, comfortable, and super high-tech, making it a great choice for families and maximizing our catch rate...never caught so many fish in my life and we hit our limit within 15 mins! What impressed us most was how much the Captain genuinely cared about giving us a memorable experience. If you're looking for a fun, family-friendly fishing charter with an experienced captain who knows where the fish are, I highly recommend Stella Charters. We can't wait to come back!
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Response from Captain
July 11, 2026
Thank you for the kind words. Look forward to taking you out again when you are back in the US. Safe travels home .