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.
225
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Argo Sportfishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(225 reviews)
San Francisco
Trips from US $195

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 225 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (299)
Luke lands his first striped bass
Lots of fish to be had!
Crab limits for everyone
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
90%
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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   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   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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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   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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