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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Argo Sportfishing

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 221 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (296)
Incredible Day on the Water
Incredible Day on the Water
Limits of bass and a bonus halibut
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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
90%
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Jaymie J.
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 crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on July 13, 2025
The captain and the crew were very nice. Had a great time with all of them. Everybody on the boat caught fish. It was a good...
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Charles T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun stripper and halibut trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Private Charter on July 11, 2025
Was a fun day on the water with Jake and Captain Craig caught a few fish and they were a pleasure to be around!
Charles T. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Joshua V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain was great

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on July 12, 2025
Captain helped us all the way. He made our trip very enjoyable. Thanks again Craig!
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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
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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.
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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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