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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Father son trip

GECONTROLEERD   September Half Day op Juli 28, 2024
Had a great time with captain Eric we caught some very nice fish he knows the river and where the big ones are only saw one...
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Great outing, despite atrocious weather!

GECONTROLEERD   September Half Day op September 25, 2023
We had a great half day with Captain Eric, despite the chilly weather and steady rain.ย  We caught several huge fish, and it...
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A great day!

GECONTROLEERD   September Half Day op Augustus 2, 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed the trip! Eric knows his stuff. We were on fish almost immediately and had fairly steady action all morning....
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Excellent experience

GECONTROLEERD   September Half Day op Juli 20, 2024
Had a wonderful experience on a beautiful Saturday morning. My two sons and I caught mackerel to start the trip and then had...
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Best charter trip ever taken.

GECONTROLEERD   3/4 Day Trip op Augustus 24, 2024
Captain Eric knows that river, put us on big stripers all day, everyone caught fish and had a blast. Thanks
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