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.
228
Reviews

My Charter Listing

Argo Sportfishing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(228 reviews)
San Francisco
 4 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $195

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 228 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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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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Denis P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on November 14, 2025
one of best charter fishing trips ive ever taken. lots of diffenet fish and great captain
Denis P. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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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...
Kim S. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Tyler H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Argo Half Day Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on January 10, 2026
Nice views and most of us caught 1-2 sea bass
Tyler H. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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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...
Zach G. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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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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