Craig Hanson

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Anglers' gallery (346)

What anglers say

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  Philip Metscher

  Repeat angler

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2022

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  2 trips

  5.0

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  Incredible Day on the Water

  Half Day Trip - Private Charter on October 11, 2025 • 5 adults • 2 children

  We recently went on a private charter fishing trip in the San Francisco Bay with Captain Craig, and it was an experience of a lifetime! With my husband and four of our boys (ages 17, 13, 10, and 7), it’s tough to find an activity that everyone can enjoy, but Captain Craig made it easy. From the start, Captain Craig’s patience and communication put us all at ease. He made sure each of us, no matter our skill level, had a chance to catch fish. Even our youngest, who’s better at tangling lines than catching them, had a blast. Everyone went home with a fish to show off, and the photos are priceless. We brought home over 40 pounds of fish, and that’s after maxing out on some of our catches – had we not hit our limit, we could have brought home even more! The kids also had a blast feeding the sea lions the fish scraps, which added to the fun. It’s an experience they’ll be talking about for years to come. Captain Craig’s kindness, expertise, and ability to engage with everyone made this outing truly special. It’s rare to find an activity that can cater to such a wide range of ages and skills, and we’re incredibly grateful for this unforgettable experience. We highly recommend this trip and hope to do it again someday.

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  Response from Captain

  October 13, 2025

  Hi Phil, Really enjoyed having and your family aboard. The kids were great and really were super excellent catching onto everything. Craig

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  Susie Ortiz

  

  Colorado, US

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  Member since 2025

  5.0

  Verified

  BEST fishing excursion EVER!

  Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on May 30, 2026 • 5 adults

  If you’re looking for the ultimate day on the water, book a fishing charter on the SF Bay! 🐟 Our captain Craig knew exactly where the fish were hiding, and the crew was incredibly patient, informative, and helpful the entire time. We caught a ton of beautiful striped bass and had a blast watching the seals pop their heads up around the boat. A 10/10 experience! I highly recommend this trip to everyone!

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  Response from Captain

  May 31, 2026

  Susie, you and family were a joy to have aboard. So glad everyone enjoyed the experience! Thank you, Craig and Jake

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  Monica Crowder

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2025

  5.0

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  I have been fishing for 60 years and this was one of the best fishing trips ever!

  Full Day Salmon on September 11, 2026 • 4 adults

  The captain and the crew were very knowledgeable and so nice. They helped keep the lines straight and the boat steady while we reeled in the salmon. Great experience!

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  Response from Captain

  September 15, 2026

  Thank you to you and your family for choosing the Argo. Always good to get lucky. Craig

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  Henry Y

  Repeat angler

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2026

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  3 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  a great trip!

  Full Day Salmon on August 15, 2026 • 2 adults

  the day is almost perfect. We start up early and the view was stunning. I didn’t catch a fish until the very end but the captian and first mate work very hard all the way until the end to get us a fish! It’s a wonderful experience and very educational. you all should try it out!

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  Response from Captain

  August 26, 2026

  Hey Henry, So glad you and your mom enjoyed the trip. Sorry it took so long for you to hook a salmon, but so glad we were able to get you a fish. Craig

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  Rick Templeton

  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Great trip

  Full Day Trip on June 5, 2026 • 3 adults

  Captain tried to find the fish, and we caught around 6 halibut, but they were all just under the minimum size limit. Great day on the water, and we did keep 3 stripped bass. Great time was had by all. I was cold, so dress warm.

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  Response from Captain

  June 12, 2026

  So glad you and Alan enjoyed the trip. Great to see Alan catch his first fish. Hope you both come back again. Thanks, Craig