Risen Tide Sportfishing
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Risen Tide Sportfishing is an experienced charter operation specializing in fishing San Diego Bay and the surrounding inshore waters. Spotted Bay Bass, Bonefish, Shortfin Corvina, California Halibut, Sand Bass, Calico Bass, and Leopard Sharks are just a few of the species you can expect to catch on a typical day in San Diego Bay.
This is a great place to introduce children to the sport of fishing, as bites come early and often and 20-30 fish is not uncommon for a half day of fishing. On top of that, the fish of San Diego Bay bite year round, rain or shine!
You could not ask for a better vessel than Captain Eric Risen's Skeeter SX240 bay boat. Brand new in 2017, she is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha outboard motor to get you out to fishing grounds quickly and safely. The boat has top-of-the-line fish finding electronics, a high-powered trolling motor, insulated fish boxes, and all the necessary safety equipment including life jackets for all sizes (children included). Please note, the minimum age for children is 8 years.
All fishing tackle is high-quality, with Daiwa and Shimano rods and reels to ensure you don't lose the fish of a lifetime. Most charters come with live bait, which is bought before the trip to save you precious fishing time. There are plenty of snacks and drinks onboard and all your fish will be cleaned and filleted free of charge at the end of the day. Just jump aboard with your fishing license and anything you want for the day and enjoy!
If you are interested in exploring nearshore waters with Capt. Eric, then please get in touch with him before booking your trip. He'll happily listen to what you want out of your trip with him and will use the information you give him to check weather and water conditions, in order to make sure that everything is in place.
Risen Tide Sportfishing is an experienced charter operation specializing in fishing San Diego Bay and the surrounding inshore waters. Spotted Bay Bass, Bonefish, Shortfin Corvina, California Halibut, Sand Bass, Calico Bass, and Leopard Sharks are just a few of the species you can expect to catch on a typical day in San Diego Bay.
This is a great place to introduce children to the sport of fishing, as bites come early and often and 20-30 fish is not uncommon for a half day of fishing. On top of that, the fish of San Diego Bay bite year round, rain or shine!
You could not ask for a better vessel than Captain Eric Risen's Skeeter SX240 bay boat. Brand new in 2017, she is powered by a 300 HP Yamaha outboard motor to get you out to fishing grounds quickly and safely. The boat has top-of-the-line fish finding electronics, a high-powered trolling motor, insulated fish boxes, and all the necessary safety equipment including life jackets for all sizes (children included). Please note, the minimum age for children is 8 years.
All fishing tackle is high-quality, with Daiwa and Shimano rods and reels to ensure you don't lose the fish of a lifetime. Most charters come with live bait, which is bought before the trip to save you precious fishing time. There are plenty of snacks and drinks onboard and all your fish will be cleaned and filleted free of charge at the end of the day. Just jump aboard with your fishing license and anything you want for the day and enjoy!
If you are interested in exploring nearshore waters with Capt. Eric, then please get in touch with him before booking your trip. He'll happily listen to what you want out of your trip with him and will use the information you give him to check weather and water conditions, in order to make sure that everything is in place.
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Jenna Boykin5.0VerifiedGreat Time!
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on September 18, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childThis excursion was an early birthday present for my 12 year old who has recently taken up fishing…. both of us had a blast and caught plenty of fish. Captain Eric was extremely knowledgeable regarding anything fishing! if we weren’t getting bites in one area, he would quickly move to another spot where we ended up getting plenty of action! Captain Eric made every effort to make sure we had a good time and got the most out of our four hour excursion. We will absolutely book another trip soon 😁
George MilosRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewSeriously Great!
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on October 17, 2026 • 3 adultsBeen on about a dozen fishing charters over the years and this one was by far the best! Capt. Eric was patient, kind and every piece of advice caught us fish. Can’t recommend him enough! Book with him. You will not be sorry.
Luis Barajas5.0Verifiedamazing trip
4 Hour Bay Fishing — Fall Special on September 25, 2026 • 3 adultscaptain eric had the task of getting 3 novice fishermen some fish and he did not disappoint. Through and through a great trip and even caught a record one. I will recommend eric to anyone who is looking for a guaranteed catch and an awesome experience.
Lee OconnellRepeat angler5.0Verified5 species!
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing - 1:00 PM on June 12, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childMy 11 year old son and I get a guide every summer to get fish, learn and have fun. Fished the backside of Coronado island on a 4 hr trip. Weather was nice but windy. Landed 5 different species which were all new to us.
Andy AshbyRepeat angler5.0Verifiedfun day great captain
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on May 29, 2026 • 1 adultthe fish were pretty stubborn but eric took me to probably twenty different spots. i did catch fish and would not have if eric hadnt been willing to keep working for them. i appreciated his hard work.
Amy Dural5.0VerifiedMemorable day with my son :-)
6 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing (AM) on May 26, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 childMy 10-year-old son and I had the best time on this trip. We caught several fish, including a huge ray and a huge shark. Eric was patient and very knowledgeable. This is a great trip for kids and adults alike!
John Schilling5.0VerifiedEric is the man!
4 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (PM) on December 22, 2025 • 4 adults • 2 childrenmy father and I took my nephews on their first deep sea fishing trip. Eric put us right on the fish snd helped my nephews who were new to fishing. He took us to various locations and my youngest nephew caught 5 different types of fish including a leopard shark! I highly reccomend Eric. He’s a consummate professional and we look forward to booking with him again!
David Saucedo5.0VerifiedWe loved our trip!
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing - 1:00 PM on August 10, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childWe had an awesome time. My kids all caught multiple fish. The captain was very patient with us since we didn’t know much about fish. We will definitely be back next year.
Ryan OrtloffRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat Fishing Trip!
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing on June 29, 2026 • 3 adultsWe had a great morning fishing, we caught a variety of fish and alot of them. Captain Eric was excellent, making sure we were on the fish. I would highly recommend this charter to any family.
- Julie Lunt5.0Verified
Best trip ever!
4 Hour Trip — Bay Fishing - 1:00 PM on July 27, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 childThank you so much for an amazing trip! We caught so many fish we lost count. We will always remember this experience! Captain Eric rocks!
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This excursion was an early birthday present for my 12 year old who has recently taken up fishing…. both of us had a blast and caught plenty of fish. Captain Eric was extremely knowledgeable regarding anything fishing! if we weren’t getting bites in one area, he would quickly move to another spot where we ended up getting plenty of action! Captain Eric made every effort to make sure we had a good time and got the most out of our four hour excursion. We will absolutely book another trip soon 😁
My son celebrated an early 13th bday with 2 of his friends and my husband. My son said he would give the highest rating because they all caught a ton of fish and Captain Eric gave the boys great fishing tips. Well worth it, highly recommend!
Been on about a dozen fishing charters over the years and this one was by far the best! Capt. Eric was patient, kind and every piece of advice caught us fish. Can’t recommend him enough! Book with him. You will not be sorry.
Caught a ton of fish and was able to bring home Corvina which is great. Would definitely recommend. Perfect routes - no big waves and nothing crowded. Had a great time. Good for all age groups too. Caught corvina, spotted bay bass, sand bass, needlefish, halibut, and bonefish. Would do this one again.
captain eric had the task of getting 3 novice fishermen some fish and he did not disappoint. Through and through a great trip and even caught a record one. I will recommend eric to anyone who is looking for a guaranteed catch and an awesome experience.
