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
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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
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
100%
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Casey W.
Hiram, GA
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent half day trip with Captain Eric

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip | Morning on June 26, 2023
Had the best fishing trip with Captain Eric. He put us on some great fish. Being able to watch my girlfriend and sister catch...
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Derl M.
Winter Springs, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Eric was Awesome!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip | Morning on June 26, 2022
Captain Eric was great and brought us to several areas looking for the big uns. Unfortunately the big bite wasnโ€™t happening...
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Eric S.
Park City, UT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highly Recommended.

4 Hour Trip | Morning on April 14, 2022
My two teens and I fished with Capt. Eric over spring break and we had a blast!ย  Eric had us on fish quickly and we caught...
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Kelly V.
Topeka, Kansas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Any fin is possible with captain Eric!

4 Hour Trip | Morning on March 5, 2022
Gonna keep it reel with yโ€™all. This trip was o-fish-aly a success! It was an amazing oppor-tuna-ty to go on an inshore fishing...
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GlenngOOD D. R.
Excellent
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Fishing with Eric

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip | Morning on May 22, 2024
Captain Eric located fish for me to catch, we hooked onto snook but the snook broke the line, I did catch 2 redfish with one...
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