Stella Charters Light Tackle Guide 

I could write a short story about this father/son duo, but I will try to keep it to key moments. First, booking was easy and communication was prompt before the trip. Originally myself, my boyfriend, and his 15 year old son had a 1PM reservation, but Eric reached out to me a ciuple of days before the trip to let me know the afternoon fishing hadn’t been as successful and suggested we did 7AM. Boy are we glad we did! We caught a fish pretty early on, and then just nibbles for a couple of hours. This gave us a chance to check out the bay and learn about some historical sights, see some floating lighouses, and just enjoy the ride! After the obviously well-connected Eric received a call from another captain, we changed locations again and that’s when the magic happened! It was the last leg of the trip and Eric was DETERMINED to get Beto his Father’s Day fish. Well, one turned into 3 within a short 10-20 minutes! Once we got back and off the boat, we were greeted by Navy (Eric and Drew’s adorable golden retriever) and gave butt scratches while Eric fileted and packed the fish for us. This friendly, knowledgeable, and entaining duo will have our business and recommendations for many years to come! Thanks guys! -Tara, Beto, and Eli

My great niece, who loves to fish, came in from Chicago, and we scheduled a trip with Eric. Due to extreme heat, Eric let us reschedule our 1pm trip to 6am. We easily caught fish...Eric's boat, equipment and knowledge were the key to our successful haul. He offered to go to another site for bottom fishing or stop for breakfast. Food won out and he took us to Hard Yacht Cafe. Upon getting back to his pier, he cleaned and packed our fish and we enjoyed meeting (needy) Navy, Eric's dog. We had a great trip - our niece loved it all!! We'll be back...thanks, Eric

What started as a fishing trip turned into a memory my grandson and I will carry forever. On his first fishing trip, he caught his first fish- and together we landed over 10 rockfish The father and son charter team was truly a hidden treasure: professional, patient, and fully committed to making sure our trip was not only productive, but unforgettable. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a first-class charter experience.

Our family had an incredible time with Captain Eric and first mate Drew this morning. The boat was fully stocked and ready to go the moment we arrived. Both of them were incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and made sure we had a blast. We walked away with four rockfish and a blue catfish! Highly recommend booking with them—we'll definitely be back.

Captain Eric and First Mate, Drew, were phenomenal. I wanted something different for Mother’s Day, and this charter did not disappoint. From a well-appointed craft to a fully educational and FUN day with the family, the entire experience was great from start to finish. Captain Eric was communicative all the way up to our booking and even vaccum sealed our fish on the way out. The kids had a blast, as did my husband and I. I couldn’t recommend this trip enough.