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.

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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
(216 reviews)
San Francisco
Trips from US $195

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 216 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (283)
A fun day looking for bass
Doubleheader rockfish
limits of rockfish
+280
Angler rating
195
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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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Trevin C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on August 7, 2025
In town for a three day trip for my sonโ€™s 12th birthday. He loves to fish, but weโ€™d never done anything on the ocean (weโ€™re...
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Kim S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 stars

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on August 21, 2025
Captain Craig and Jake were attentive, patient, and informative.ย  They were wonderful with the children.ย  They were patient...
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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,...
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Zach G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on August 14, 2025
Captain Craig and Jake were fantastic. They were both very helpful and encouraging. Going out on the Argo was one of the highlights...
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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   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...
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