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, Verenigde Staten
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

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New Smyrna Beach
Trips vanaf US $550

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Had fun time

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip | Morning op Maart 31, 2024
Was a great trip although a short one (which we requested) would not have minded adding a couple more hours to the 4 hour trip...
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Great time with a fantastic captain!

GECONTROLEERD   6 Hour Trip | Morning op Februari 22, 2024
Captain Eric was a fantastic guide.ย  We caught loads of fish, swapped stories and jokes, and learned new techniques.ย  We...
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Half Day Trip with Captain Eric

GECONTROLEERD   4 Hour Trip | Evening op Juli 6, 2022
What an experience! Captain Eric was very knowledgeable and personable making our trip very comfortable! It was our first time...
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Good P.
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Full day on the Gulf Stream.

6 Hour Trip | Morning op December 15, 2021
Hands down one of the best fishing experience of my life. Never in my life could I imagine something that action packed when...
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Half-Day Inshore Charter

4 Hour Trip | Morning op Februari 11, 2022
Hands down one of the best charters I have been on! Captain Eric and the crew were not only exceptional but extremely knowledgeable....
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