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
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Edward C.
Excellent
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip | Morning on February 20, 2024
Just a fun Trip ! Great Job by captain. captain catching fish was a plus ย  Will go back asap!
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Rick W.
Excellent
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Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip | Evening on August 28, 2023
Could not have booked a trip with a better captain, he put us on the Redfish immediately!! Great guy to be in the boat with,...
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Chadi S.
Deltona, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trip with captain Eric

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 23, 2023
captain Eric is the best he knows all the secret spots and he has new techniques to put you on top of the fish I has so much...
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Christi R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

1st of many to come!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip | Evening on April 22, 2023
Eric was great! He was patient with us, had us catching some fish and laughing a lot. This was our first charter and only an...
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Scott M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Down south Fishing charter was top knotch.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip | Morning on February 13, 2024
Captain Eric With Down South Fishing done a great job a cold front hit and slowed down the bite but he work hard and we still...
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