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
(210 reviews)
San Francisco
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $195

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 210 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (276)
Halibut limits
Grandfather and grandson from SC
A good day for everyone
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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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Ji M. P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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It was such a wonderful first time experience!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on September 28, 2024
We had a great time with Argo catching striped sea bass for our first time fishing! It was also a great view of the bay area...
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Jessica M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on May 24, 2025
Jessica M. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Atsushi Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Craig

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on March 22, 2025
Atsushi Y. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Toan H.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing for kids & adults

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on September 29, 2024
My brother-in-law & I took my 3 kids out for their first time deep sea fishing. They had a great time because everyone caught...
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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
Overall

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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