Captain
Craig Hanson

Member since December 2016 San Francisco, United States
Background
Captain Craig Hanson is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain with more than 40 years of fishing experience on San Francisco Bay and the surrounding waters. As a fourth generation San Franciscan, Craig knows the history of the area and is always happy to share stories.
Techniques
The captain uses whatever technique necessary to be successful. Styles vary from light tackle rockfish and lingcod to hardcore salmon trolling.

Hey, I'm Captain Craig Hanson

San Francisco, United States
Background
Captain Craig Hanson is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain with more than 40 years of fishing experience on San Francisco Bay and the surrounding waters. As a fourth generation San Franciscan, Craig knows the history of the area and is always happy to share stories.
Techniques
The captain uses whatever technique necessary to be successful. Styles vary from light tackle rockfish and lingcod to hardcore salmon trolling.
212
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My Charter Listing

Argo Sportfishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(212 reviews)
San Francisco
 3 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $195

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 212 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (277)
Fishing with Craig
Halibut limits
Grandfather and grandson from SC
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
90%
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Logan J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip on the Argoโ€™

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on June 10, 2025
We had a great half day trip out in the bay on the Argo with Captain Craig and Andrew. They put us on the fish right away,...
Logan J. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Dennis T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Private Charter on July 8, 2025
Had a great time, captain Craig was excellent to my kids worked hard to get us on fish and we caught a bunch, Jake the deck...
Dennis T. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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David M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day in the water

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip - Private Charter on July 17, 2025
Had an amazing time with my stepson and his best friend on the boat awesome captain great crew did great with my special kid...
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Jaymie J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain and crew

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on July 13, 2025
The captain and the crew were very nice. Had a great time with all of them. Everybody on the boat caught fish. It was a good...
Jaymie J. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Charles T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fun stripper and halibut trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Private Charter on July 11, 2025
Was a fun day on the water with Jake and Captain Craig caught a few fish and they were a pleasure to be around!
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