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.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(203 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 203 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (269)
Awesome trip on the Argo\u2019
Elza displays her first striped bass
Very professional top notch crew
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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
89%
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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
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Awesome trip on the Argoโ€™

VERIFIED   NEW  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,...
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Todd M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Experience for this Father / Daughter Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Private Charter on July 2, 2024
This is a very experienced captain with a quality first mate. This was an effortless trip with quick and easy full service...
Todd M. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Graham C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Birthday Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Private Charter on July 29, 2024
Had a great time fishing in the Bay with Capt. Craig and his deckhand Jake. We were on the search for Halibut but came up a...
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Asiel V. C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very professional top notch crew

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - Private Charter on June 2, 2025
Couldnโ€™t ask for a better captain boat or deck hand.
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Sergey M.
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! Highly recommend and look forward to another trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Private Charter on December 31, 2024
We really enjoyed the trip which was ending our fishing year on Dec 31. Highly recommend Captain Craig as a very honest, helpful...
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