Eric Henkis
Captain

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

    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)
  • 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
  • Brennan Mitchell
    Brennan Mitchell
    us
    South Carolina, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Great captain and crew for offshore fishing

    Full Day Trip – Deep Sea Fishing • 2 adults

    The fishing was tough, but it happens. Captain Eric bumped the start back 2 hours because the fish were biting late in the day; and like he said we didnt see much til they spotted some tuna near the end of the trip. They trolled around birds and weed patches. Did everything right. The gear was great. The trolling spread was expertly deployed and maintained. We only ended up catching half a dozen barricuda, but not by any fault of the captain and crew.

  • 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:)

Real catches shared by our community

  • Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty Pirate
    Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty PirateSan Pedro
    stick with it until the end.
    Devin H.
    Devin H.
  • Uprising Tours Fishing
    Uprising Tours FishingSan Pedro
    lots of fish
    Wolfgang H.
    Wolfgang H.
  • Uprising Tours Fishing
    Uprising Tours FishingSan Pedro
    A must do!!
    Eric P.
    Eric P.
  • Uprising Tours Fishing
    Uprising Tours FishingSan Pedro
    incredible experience!
    Chuck S.
    Chuck S.
  • Uprising Tours Fishing
    Uprising Tours FishingSan Pedro
    A Highlight of our Trip
    Michael M.
    Michael M.
  • Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty Pirate
    Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty PirateSan Pedro
    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.
    Chris W.
    Chris W.
  • Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty Pirate
    Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty PirateSan Pedro
    Awesome experience
    Andrew W.
    Andrew W.
  • Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty Pirate
    Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty PirateSan Pedro
    Great Experience
    Frank G.
    Frank G.
  • Uprising Tours Fishing
    Uprising Tours FishingSan Pedro
    Spectacular Reef Fishing Experience
    Clay M.
    Clay M.
  • Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty Pirate
    Uprising Tours Fishing – Knotty PirateSan Pedro
    Great Morning on the Knotty Pirate
    Bruce M.
    Bruce M.

Our Fishing Locations

What's biting with Uprising Tours Fishing in San Pedro

Tarpon, Bonefish, and Permit are getting more feisty and large. Jack Crevalle are coming to the flats, as well as schools of Snook. Reef fishing is fairly good as well.

Top catches for October