Captain
Eric Olliverson

Member since July 2020 Branson, United States
Background
Captain Eric has had a passion for fishing since he was just 3 years old. His grandfather was a resort owner and world record holder for Brown trout on the famed white river in Arkansas and he had a huge impact on Captain Eric. Some of Captain Eric's most vivid memories as a kid were spending time with his grandfather on the river. Captain Eric was just 10 when his grandfather passed away, and he had no idea that he was going to follow in his footsteps. You truly never know in what ways you may have an influence on children. Growing up, he would plant himself in front of the television with all his fishing gear and watch fishing shows. He used to dream of hoisting a big trophy on the National stage. In 2019, he fulfilled his dream happened by holding the trophy in the FLW Costa Series event on Table Rock Lake! He felt as his grandfather was with him that day!
Techniques
Captain Eric's preferred style of fishing is considered to be "power" fishing. He loves to fish moving baits and cover a lot of water, but when fishing these deep clear lakes here in the Ozarks, you have to be proficient with light line and spinning rods.

Hey, I'm Captain Eric Olliverson

Branson, United States
Background
Captain Eric has had a passion for fishing since he was just 3 years old. His grandfather was a resort owner and world record holder for Brown trout on the famed white river in Arkansas and he had a huge impact on Captain Eric. Some of Captain Eric's most vivid memories as a kid were spending time with his grandfather on the river. Captain Eric was just 10 when his grandfather passed away, and he had no idea that he was going to follow in his footsteps. You truly never know in what ways you may have an influence on children. Growing up, he would plant himself in front of the television with all his fishing gear and watch fishing shows. He used to dream of hoisting a big trophy on the National stage. In 2019, he fulfilled his dream happened by holding the trophy in the FLW Costa Series event on Table Rock Lake! He felt as his grandfather was with him that day!
Techniques
Captain Eric's preferred style of fishing is considered to be "power" fishing. He loves to fish moving baits and cover a lot of water, but when fishing these deep clear lakes here in the Ozarks, you have to be proficient with light line and spinning rods.
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 29, 2025
Eric is an excellent, very professional, knowledgeable and just all around great guy! I would highly recommend that you book...
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Mike M.
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Outstanding Day!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on October 23, 2025
Eric is the real deal! Professional, knowledgeable and he delivered on the plan and the stringer. Immaculate is equipment....
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William M.
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Excellent fishing experience!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on September 20, 2025
My husband & son had a great time and caught many fish! Our son (10) has asked twice since the trip yesterday to go back next...
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Meredith J.
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Fabulous and FUN Trip!!!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (AM) - Spoonbill on July 25, 2025
Captain Eric was excellent. He was very informative. He put us on lots of fish. We had our two kiddos (ages 8 and 11) and he...
Meredith J. recommends Eric's Elite Guide Service- Branson
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Kelly M.
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Grandson 9th Birthday

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on July 12, 2025
The weather was cloudy and rainy on and off, but we had a little break, our guide Eric decided that we would go out on the...
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