Captain
Eric Nelson

Member since August 2023 Essex, United States
Background
Captain Eric Nelson has more than 45 years of experience fishing and catching Stripers in the Essex River and surrounding waters of Ipswich, Cranes Beach, Plum Island, Gloucester, and Rockport. He has been Coast Guard licensed (Master - 50 ton) since 2010. Captain Eric is considered, by most who know him, to be an expert Striper fisherman who knows where to find fish and how to catch them. He is known for his patient style and for being a great fishing instructor. You can be sure he will do whatever he can to make sure his customers have fun and catch fish! He has a master's degree in Oceanography and has spent his career as an Environmental Consultant, currently working on climate change, sea level rise, and coastal restoration issues. He is well-versed in the Essex River estuary and the rich local history of Essex and Cape Ann.
Techniques
Captain Eric is a master at using live mackerel to catch big stripers. When live mackerel are not available, he will use other baits or a variety of artificial lures.

Hey, I'm Captain Eric Nelson

Essex, Verenigde Staten
Background
Captain Eric Nelson has more than 45 years of experience fishing and catching Stripers in the Essex River and surrounding waters of Ipswich, Cranes Beach, Plum Island, Gloucester, and Rockport. He has been Coast Guard licensed (Master - 50 ton) since 2010. Captain Eric is considered, by most who know him, to be an expert Striper fisherman who knows where to find fish and how to catch them. He is known for his patient style and for being a great fishing instructor. You can be sure he will do whatever he can to make sure his customers have fun and catch fish! He has a master's degree in Oceanography and has spent his career as an Environmental Consultant, currently working on climate change, sea level rise, and coastal restoration issues. He is well-versed in the Essex River estuary and the rich local history of Essex and Cape Ann.
Techniques
Captain Eric is a master at using live mackerel to catch big stripers. When live mackerel are not available, he will use other baits or a variety of artificial lures.
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Essex River Fishing Charters LLC

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Another great annual trup with Captain Eric!!
Another great annual trup with Captain Eric!!
Another great annual trup with Captain Eric!!
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Excellent Day Fishing

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Morning Trip op Juli 26, 2025
Captain Eric is a true professional and knows the Essex river like the back of his hand. Me and my 8 year old son had an amazing...
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My son never caught a fish in his life until now!

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Morning Trip op Augustus 18, 2025
Great Fatherโ€™s day present for my husband and two boys. I donโ€™t understand how the captain knows where and how to catch...
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Another great annual trup with Captain Eric!!

GECONTROLEERD   5 Hour Fishing op September 21, 2025
This was our third year out with Captain Eric and maybe our best trip yet! We brought two friends this time and we all still...
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Great experience on Essex River!

GECONTROLEERD   Half Day Morning Trip op Augustus 13, 2025
Capt Nelson was able to fit us in last minute;ย  exceptionally knowledgeable, pragmatic, and accommodating. Definitely a plus...
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Capt. Eric Nelson experience makes the difference

GECONTROLEERD   3 Hour Morning Trip op September 14, 2025
A very pleasant 3 hours. The captain knows where to get the big stripers. Landed 3 all over 38โ€to a 42โ€ trophy, a 34 lb...
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