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.
196
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Argo Sportfishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(196 reviews)
San Francisco
 Last booking: 1 day ago
Trips from US $195

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 196 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (245)
Great fishing experience!
Great fishing experience!
Striped bass from San Pablo Bay
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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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Glen G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing Captain

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on September 3, 2024
Very knowledgeable about the area and what it has to offer for a great experience. We had a fantastic time catching fish!ย ...
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George N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great morning on the Bay

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on August 15, 2024
Captain Craig and mate Jake provided a great fishing experience on the Bay. They are both personable and knowledgeable!
George N. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Kenneth S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Killed it

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on August 11, 2024
First time in the Bay Area for me to go fishing. We definitely did well, limited out on stripers and caught a ton of rockfish
Kenneth S. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Teresa C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Craig is the best!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on June 10, 2024
We had a blast fishing with Craig and Jake! This was our first time, and it was SO worth it! We caught lots of fish and had...
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Bill H.
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 and mate!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on July 27, 2024
They were very patient and helpful with my young kids. Great day on the bay!
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