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
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Dean H.
Excellent
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Shark attack

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on August 3, 2023
We had a blast catching shark with captain Eric
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Chase B.
Parrish, Florida
Excellent
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3/4 day with captain Eric

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip | Morning on June 6, 2023
Great experience, great captain, will be a returning customer.
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Jorge Q.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip | Morning on February 11, 2023
The Captain put us on fish and was great with my 13 year old son!
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Alex M.
Tucson, AZ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Half day inshore

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip | Morning on August 8, 2022
We wanted to catch a big redfish despite it not being the best time of year, Capt Eric worked hard to find the fish and got...
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James N.
Winter Park, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day inshore fishing with Captain Eric and first mate Chris

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip | Morning on May 19, 2022
We had a great time, they were very attentive and personable. It was a great experience from start to finish and you could...
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