Captain
Eric Henkis

Member since May 2015 San Pedro, Belize
Background
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.

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San Pedro, Belize
Background
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.
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 186 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Michael S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time along the reef

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Reef Fishing (AM) on August 13, 2024
Dylan, Chris and Eric were great.ย  They made sure me and my girls were well taken care of.ย  We caught plenty of snapper.ย ...
Michael S. recommends Uprising Tours Fishing
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Mary M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Day Fishing with Great Guides

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip โ€“ Reef Fishing on August 12, 2024
My sons and I were looking forward to our first ocean fishing trip and it did not disappoint.ย  We caught barracudas and grouper...
Mary M. recommends Uprising Tours Fishing
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Richard P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day in the water with a great crew

VERIFIED   Fishing, Snorkeling & Beach BBQ on January 2, 2025
Captian Dylan and mate Chris are a great team. We enjoyed the day in the water even though the weather didnโ€™t cooperate....
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Stayton T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Had a blast with a great crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip โ€“ Deep Sea (AM) on December 19, 2024
Had a great time with the Knotty Pirate crew. Got a wahoo and sailfish and the sailfish experience was amazing. Real good group...
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Meagan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Fishing, Snorkeling & Beach BBQ on June 15, 2025
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