Captain
Eric McPherson

Member since December 2021 New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
I’ve been fortunate enough to fish all over the world, from bluewater offshore trips to inshore hotspots in different countries and along the U.S. coast. Out of everywhere I’ve fished, New Smyrna Beach is the place I chose to call home. The mix of inshore, nearshore, and offshore opportunity here is hard to beat, and it’s where I decided to build my charter business and my life. I earned my U.S. Coast Guard 100-Ton Master Captain license and turned a lifelong passion into a full-time career on the water. I’m also the founder of The Florida Saltwater Fishing Expo at the Ocean Center, which I helped create to bring anglers, families, and the fishing community together to learn, connect, and grow. What drives me in this business is simple: I love helping people catch fish, learn something new, and see why I chose this area as home after fishing so many other places. Whether it’s a first-time trip or a regular outing, my goal is for every guest to step off the boat feeling like they’ve just had one of their best days on the water.
Techniques
I keep my fishing style simple, natural, and effective. My goal is always to put guests on fish using techniques that work year-round in New Smyrna Beach. I primarily fish with live bait and focus on getting the most natural presentation possible. The methods I use are easy for beginners to learn and consistently successful for experienced anglers — they’re dependable, exciting, and perfect for our local waters.

Hey, I'm Captain Eric McPherson

New Smyrna Beach, United States
Background
I’ve been fortunate enough to fish all over the world, from bluewater offshore trips to inshore hotspots in different countries and along the U.S. coast. Out of everywhere I’ve fished, New Smyrna Beach is the place I chose to call home. The mix of inshore, nearshore, and offshore opportunity here is hard to beat, and it’s where I decided to build my charter business and my life. I earned my U.S. Coast Guard 100-Ton Master Captain license and turned a lifelong passion into a full-time career on the water. I’m also the founder of The Florida Saltwater Fishing Expo at the Ocean Center, which I helped create to bring anglers, families, and the fishing community together to learn, connect, and grow. What drives me in this business is simple: I love helping people catch fish, learn something new, and see why I chose this area as home after fishing so many other places. Whether it’s a first-time trip or a regular outing, my goal is for every guest to step off the boat feeling like they’ve just had one of their best days on the water.
Techniques
I keep my fishing style simple, natural, and effective. My goal is always to put guests on fish using techniques that work year-round in New Smyrna Beach. I primarily fish with live bait and focus on getting the most natural presentation possible. The methods I use are easy for beginners to learn and consistently successful for experienced anglers — they’re dependable, exciting, and perfect for our local waters.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(55 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
Trips from US $550

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 55 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (108)
Fishing with Eric
Fishing with Eric
6 hour inshore trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
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Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Tom M.
Hillsboro, MO
Excellent
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3/4 day with Captain Eric

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip | Morning on August 6, 2023
Eric knows what heโ€™s doing. We wanted shark fishing and he delivered. First we got to chase the shark bait. Bonita. That...
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Ken J.
Excellent
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Fishing trip in August

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip | Morning on August 5, 2023
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Kevin R.
Excellent
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Fishing trip in June

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip | Evening on June 21, 2023
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Michelle K.
Appleton, WI
Excellent
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Better Than Could Have Imagined

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 4, 2023
Our son wanted a big bite and a fish with a fight and he got just that with Captain Eric! My son was able to fight and reel...
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CODY K.
Danvers, MA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A "Cold" Night on the Water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip | Evening on November 19, 2022
My dad and I were down in Edgewater for a long weekend and we had limited daytime availability to fit in a fishing trip, but...
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