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
(205 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 205 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (271)
Tava with one of many fish landed
25lb. halibut
Awesome trip on the Argo\u2019
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Angler rating
185
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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
Overall

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,...
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
Overall

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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Heather B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun day on the water!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on June 22, 2025
Captain Craig was great - I learned a lot about drift fishing and we left the boat with a lot of fish.ย  It was so nice to...
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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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Meagan D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A 40th birthday to remember forever

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Private Charter on July 13, 2024
I bought this trip for my husband and his brother. They had the most incredible time with Captain Craig and Jake. They loved...
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