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
(201 reviews)
San Francisco
 Last booking: 3 hours ago
Trips from US $195

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 201 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (252)
Julie lands a birthday striped bass
Limits of striped bass
A soon to be released leopard shark.
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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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Todd M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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...
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Natalia F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic half day fishing trip in the Bay - highly recommend!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on June 15, 2024
We had a great half day trip with Captain Craig, and would highly recommend booking your next trip with Craig on Argo! It was...
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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...
Graham C. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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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
Overall

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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Jessica M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on May 24, 2025
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