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
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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Jared F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tough weather requires a tough crewโ€ฆ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on April 4, 2024
We had tough weather but Craig and the first mate were still game to fish. We got wet and it was cold but we still caught halibut.
Jared F. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Sonia Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The Argo was very helpful

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on March 25, 2024
The captain and his crew were very helpful specially because we had no experience and they were patient with us. Iโ€™m glad...
Sonia Z. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Faye M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a day on the bay!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on May 12, 2024
We enjoyed our trip!ย  Captain Craig was great and Jake, was so very patient and accommodating!
Faye M. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Roman S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip - Private Charter on June 25, 2024
Roman S. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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Mikel W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - San Francisco Bay on August 7, 2023
Mikel W. recommends Argo Sportfishing
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