Captain
Eric Goodrich

Member since October 2024 Pasadena, United States
Background
USCG Licensed Captain Eric Goodrich, born and raised in Upstate New York, developed a deep connection to nature through countless hours exploring the outdoors. His journey began as a mate on a charter boat on Lake Ontario, where he gained valuable nautical knowledge and a love for being on the water. With a four-year degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management and experience working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Eric transitioned to Maryland to pursue a career in environmental restoration. He founded and operated his own environmental restoration company, specializing in stream restoration, wetland construction, and shoreline stabilization. Over three decades in the environmental field, Eric gained an in-depth understanding of the Chesapeake Bay’s unique ecosystem, including its watersheds, tides, and hydrology. Eric holds multiple professional certifications, including Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional, Maryland Tree Expert, and ISA Certified Arborist. His dedication to environmental stewardship inspired him to launch Stella Charters LLC in January 2023. With his USCG Captain License for uninspected vessels (six passengers or less, up to 100gt/100 miles offshore), he combines his passion for the water and wildlife to create memorable experiences for guests. Captain Eric now leads eco-tours, bird-watching expeditions, sunset and sunrise cruises, and more, offering guests the opportunity to explore the beauty and biodiversity of the Chesapeake Bay. His extensive knowledge and passion for the region make each tour a unique and enriching experience. Step aboard and let Eric share his expertise while helping you create lasting memories!
Techniques
Fishing, Sunrise/Sunset Cruises, Site Seeing of the Bay, Bird watching, Breakfast and Dinner Trips to restaurants on the water

Hey, I'm Captain Eric Goodrich

Pasadena, United States
Background
USCG Licensed Captain Eric Goodrich, born and raised in Upstate New York, developed a deep connection to nature through countless hours exploring the outdoors. His journey began as a mate on a charter boat on Lake Ontario, where he gained valuable nautical knowledge and a love for being on the water. With a four-year degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Management and experience working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Eric transitioned to Maryland to pursue a career in environmental restoration. He founded and operated his own environmental restoration company, specializing in stream restoration, wetland construction, and shoreline stabilization. Over three decades in the environmental field, Eric gained an in-depth understanding of the Chesapeake Bay’s unique ecosystem, including its watersheds, tides, and hydrology. Eric holds multiple professional certifications, including Chesapeake Bay Landscape Professional, Maryland Tree Expert, and ISA Certified Arborist. His dedication to environmental stewardship inspired him to launch Stella Charters LLC in January 2023. With his USCG Captain License for uninspected vessels (six passengers or less, up to 100gt/100 miles offshore), he combines his passion for the water and wildlife to create memorable experiences for guests. Captain Eric now leads eco-tours, bird-watching expeditions, sunset and sunrise cruises, and more, offering guests the opportunity to explore the beauty and biodiversity of the Chesapeake Bay. His extensive knowledge and passion for the region make each tour a unique and enriching experience. Step aboard and let Eric share his expertise while helping you create lasting memories!
Techniques
Fishing, Sunrise/Sunset Cruises, Site Seeing of the Bay, Bird watching, Breakfast and Dinner Trips to restaurants on the water
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trips from US $400

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VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip โ€“ Dinner Cruise on September 21, 2025
We booked captain Eric for our annual girls trip weekend. Everything was perfect from start to finish.ย  We explored the bay...
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