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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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...
Kelly M. recommends Elite Guide Service โ€“ Beaver Lake
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Brad J.
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Awesome Day

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (Mid-day) on March 27, 2025
This is my 2nd trip with Eric and as always didnโ€™t disappoint!ย  From the start there were fish all around. He definitely...
Brad J. recommends Eric's Elite Guide Service- Branson
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Jerod K.
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Best Captain Ever!!

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 5, 2025
Eric was Awesome !! He was great with our kids super patient and funny as hell!! We will definitely use him again! Great trip...
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William L.
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Greatest day ever

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on July 13, 2025
Fishing with Eric was amazing. My daughter, 2 of my grandsons and I could not have asked for a better fishing trip. Eric is...
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Marcus W.
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Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  3 Hour Trip (PM) on July 25, 2025
We had a great time. Instructor made things very easy for my family and I! We will be back.
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