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Eric Henkis
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Eric Henkis

San Pedro, Belize
100+ reviews
Captain Eric Henkis is the owner and the operator of Uprising Tours Fishing. Born and raised in Belize, he knows these bountiful waters like the palm of his hand. He has over 16 years of experience as a captain and he loved being on the water since he was a kid. His grandfather was a fisherman and Captain Eric couldn't wait to follow in his footsteps. He and his team will do their best to make sure you have a memorable day on the water.
Dylan H.
Dylan H.
Business partner

Charters

Rating

4.9
225 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

99%
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (225)

Showing 1 – 5 of 225 reviews
  • Chuck Sutton
    Chuck Sutton
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    incredible experience!

    Full day deep sea • 3 adults

    everything was exceptional! we had a great trip with great weather, incredible fishing, and a bunch of cool memories! thank you for an unforgettable experience! the fish were delicious when we had the local restaurant that you recommended cook then up. we can't wait to come back and go again! captain Chris & jhon were great and made the trio so much more enjoyable. a must do on your next trip to belize! our catching a 33 on mahi mahi will stick with us forever!

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
  • Michael Mural
    Michael Mural
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    A Highlight of our Trip

    Fishing, Snorkeling & Beach BBQ • 4 adults

    Chris and Jhon were our guides for the day and they were amazing! They knew all the hot spots from beginning to the end. They started out by catching all of our bait that we used throughout the day. The first stop we were catching fish. The first big catch was a barracuda that was over 3' long! After the fishing was done they started us off with ceviche on a remote beach. The meal they cooked was one of the best we had while on San Pedro!

    Reported catch:
    Great Barracuda
    Mutton Snapper
    Mangrove Snapper
    Cubera Snapper
  • Nikki Wachsnicht
    Nikki Wachsnicht
    us
    Washington, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Couldn’t have been better!

    Fishing/snorkeling/Island hopping • 3 adults • 1 child

    Dylan and Jon made our excursion excellent. The day just got better and better. They made the reef fishing fun, the Hol Chan reserve and Shark Ray Alley outdid our expectations for a snorkeling experinces. It was like being in an aquarium. Swimming with the Sharks was incredible. Then we went and stood in a shallow bay and rays swam by, brushing by our legs. And on the boat ride back to the dock we saw a Hammer Head! It was topped off with a tray of fresh fruit and Rum Punch mid-day. We will definitely be doing this tour again when we return to Belize. Unmatchable experience for marine life interactions!

    Response from Captain

    Thank you Nikki!! we are happy we made your experience worth while. hope to see you soon:)

  • Devin Hartley
    Devin Hartley
    Repeat angler
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2020
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    stick with it until the end.

    Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing • 2 adults

    Did a full day deep sea trip just me and the wife. Started with a missed bite then had a sail fish on a short time but the line broke. After that it slowed down for about 5 hours during which we did catch two barracuda. Dylan and Mario worked hard until the end and in the final 30 minutes we caught 4 Mahi. We had three on at once at the end!!! Great day fishing!! But then any day fishing is a great day!

    Reported catch:
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Chris Walling
    Chris Walling
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2023
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    captain Eric and his crew were amazing and worked extremely hard to get on the fish and they did! excellent day catching some black fun tuna and massive baracuda.

    Half Day Trip – Deep Sea (AM) • 4 adults

    Captain Eric and his crew were absolutely amazing. They did everything l to put us on some great fish. We caught blackfin tuna, and a massive barracuda. Captain Eric and his crew were amazing, super friendly and helped the ladies out to bring in a big tuna, highly recommend Captain Eric, his boat the Knotty fisherman, and his crew. They are what Belize is about.

Real catches shared by our community

  • Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty Pirate
    Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty PirateSan Pedro
    Two adult anglers proudly display several mahi-mahi caught aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Devin H.
    Devin H.
    Did a full day deep sea trip just me and the wife. Started with a missed bite then had a sail fish on a short time but the line broke. After that it slowed down for about 5 hours during which we did catch two barracuda. Dylan and Mario worked hard until the end and in the final 30 minutes we caught 4 Mahi. We had three on at once at the end!!! Great day fishing!! But then any day fishing is a great day!
  • Uprising Tours Fishing
    Uprising Tours FishingSan Pedro
    A group of anglers celebrating a successful catch of a vibrant Mahi Mahi aboard a fishing boat in sunny waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Wolfgang H.
    Wolfgang H.
    dilan and namar were excellent caught 4 mahi mahi and 5 barracuda had a great time on the boat I definitely will book with them in the future and i hope you do as well
  • Uprising Tours Fishing
    Uprising Tours FishingSan Pedro
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of lobsters while fishing in a sunny coastal environment.
    Eric P.
    Eric P.
    The guys at Uprising Tours know how to do excursions. They put us on the lobster and fish! A day of catching then beach BBQ on our private beach. 100% a must do!!
  • Uprising Tours Fishing
    Uprising Tours FishingSan Pedro
    Multiple Mahi Mahi displayed on a dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Chuck S.
    Chuck S.
    everything was exceptional! we had a great trip with great weather, incredible fishing, and a bunch of cool memories! thank you for an unforgettable experience! the fish were delicious when we had the local restaurant that you recommended cook then up. we can't wait to come back and go again! captain Chris & jhon were great and made the trio so much more enjoyable. a must do on your next trip to belize! our catching a 33 on mahi mahi will stick with us forever!
  • Uprising Tours Fishing
    Uprising Tours FishingSan Pedro
    A proud angler holding a large Barracuda while fishing on a boat in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Michael M.
    Michael M.
    Chris and Jhon were our guides for the day and they were amazing! They knew all the hot spots from beginning to the end. They started out by catching all of our bait that we used throughout the day. The first stop we were catching fish. The first big catch was a barracuda that was over 3' long! After the fishing was done they started us off with ceviche on a remote beach. The meal they cooked was one of the best we had while on San Pedro!
  • Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty Pirate
    Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty PirateSan Pedro
    A proud angler displays a large Barracuda on the dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Great Barracuda
    Chris W.
    Chris W.
    Captain Eric and his crew were absolutely amazing. They did everything l to put us on some great fish. We caught blackfin tuna, and a massive barracuda. Captain Eric and his crew were amazing, super friendly and helped the ladies out to bring in a big tuna, highly recommend Captain Eric, his boat the Knotty fisherman, and his crew. They are what Belize is about.
  • Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty Pirate
    Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty PirateSan Pedro
    A young angler proudly displaying a colorful fish on a fishing boat, enjoying a day out on the water.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Gray Triggerfish
    Andrew W.
    Andrew W.
    Amazing boat. Captain Eric's fishing knowledge is superb, and his son was very helpful. They were great teaching our kids how to fish the reef, very patient and they caught a TON of fish!!! I would absolutely go out with them again. Highly recommended.
  • Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty Pirate
    Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty PirateSan Pedro
    Two adult anglers proudly display a large wahoo-like pelagic fish aboard a center-console boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Great Barracuda
    Frank G.
    Frank G.
    Had an awesome fishing trip with Captain Eric and Eric Jr.! These guys really know what they’re doing—super experienced, professional, and made the whole trip a great time from start to finish. They put us on the fish and made sure we enjoyed every minute out on the water. Highly recommend booking with them—we’ll definitely be back again!
  • Uprising Tours Fishing
    Uprising Tours FishingSan Pedro
    Angler proudly displaying a freshly caught Yellowtail Snapper while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Lane Snapper
    Clay M.
    Clay M.
    Dylan and John were amazing. They knew exactly where to go and were great with our two young boys…helping them catch their first open sea catch(es). After just a half day on the water we caught enough Snapper to bring back and fee our entire families (8 ppl) for dinner that night. Dylan even helped us clean and filet all our catch and sent us with a few recommendations on restaurants that would take care of us. Amazing fish trip!
  • Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty Pirate
    Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty PirateSan Pedro
    Young angler proudly holding a large fish while fishing on a boat in clear waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Spanish Mackerel
    Bruce M.
    Bruce M.
    Well maintained, clean, and very stable boat Capt. and mate were very professional and a lot of fun to fish with. Caught a variety of fish species using both bait and trolling. Enough filets to feed our group and more. If you want a bigger very comfortable boat and excellent crew, these are you guys.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Uprising Tours Fishing in San Pedro

Reef fishing is excellent in November, as well as Jack Crevalle and Bone fishing. You can also venture further out offshore and focus on Tuna, Marlin, and Wahoo.

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

An angler displaying a variety of freshly caught fish, including Yellowtail Snapper, on a boat in a sunny fishing environment.

Seasons Catch

Jul 14, 2016 • San Pedro
Just the best abroad the "UPRISING" Sun was shining the weather was sweet.... Every day it was different. It all starts early, as the early bird catches the fish. A cast of the net to catch the first batch of fresh Sardins. Once Sardins are on live well we are ready to go. The spot is chosen depending how the weather is. Head out to captains choice. Deeper water from 80 to 200 ft for big fish and in shallow water small fish. On flat days we went to the deep to catch the big fish and on the choppy days we stayed in to catch the snappers and small ones. Everyday a different experience. Fun Fun Fun.........
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Two adult anglers pose behind a large neatly arranged display of reef fish on a boat at a sunny dock.

Good Fishing with "UPRISING TOURS"

May 25, 2015 • San Pedro
In three hours 40 snappers and 3 barracudas. ...not every day is like this but today we hit the HONEY HOLE...
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