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

Argo Sportfishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(211 reviews)
San Francisco
 Last booking: 2 days ago
Trips from US $195

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 211 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (277)
Fishing with Craig
Halibut limits
Grandfather and grandson from SC
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Angler rating
191
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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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Glennen Q.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Epic Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Private Charter on October 19, 2024
I took some of my company employees on a fishing charter with Argo and it was an excellent experience! Craig the captain was...
Glennen Q. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Chris R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Craig

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on July 19, 2025
Chris R. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Asiel V. C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Very professional top notch crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Private Charter on June 2, 2025
Couldnโ€™t ask for a better captain boat or deck hand.
Asiel V. 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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Leo Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on November 30, 2024
Craig and Jake are super friendly and made the entire trip enjoyable. They were knowledgeable, patient, and ensured we had...
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