Considering Chartering

[thefishingfreak]

Commercial means "selling fish"
not chartering.
3 pass or less within 12 miles needs no raft. and state registered(not documented) up to 36 feet within 12 miles needs no suits.
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http://www.uscg.mil/d1/prevention/Na...essel_Regs.PDF

http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/fsb/Manual...let%5B1%5D.pdf

[fishsmith]

be ready for cancellations, puking customers, puking customers who break your gear, trying to explain why the fish have lock jaw today, somebody falls and gets hurt, bad weather, getting bait, bad tides, motor chits the bed, or trailer, or tow vehicle so many things can go wrong.

I had the same dream, got my capt's license, then came to realize if to be a good charter captain, you've got to be up before the sun and finish up hours after the trip is done, and you're not fishing that day. To be a great charter capt, you got to be on fish day in and day out. Not an easy task.

But that said, if it's your dream, go for it. 1/2 day = $250, full day $400 for bass blues.

Good Luck!!

[JohnR]

Originally Posted by fishbones

If you were to break it down $ wise, you'd probably end up making less than minimum wage. I heard it's kinda like owning a striped bass fishing website.

Originally Posted by srt44116

Thats the thing. I got a good paying salery job now. But want to spend more time on the water. I have all the requirements to run it legally besides insurance. (Epirb, suits, raft) Gas is not an issue, the boats great on gas. Have tons of gear and seem to do a good job at finding fish. I wouldnt leave my job now just work more of a SIDE gig for the charter. WHat would you guys be willing to pay for a good day of fishing. I know there are a millon sites and boats with prices online but they seem high to me.

Then work it out with the family to get more time on the water. Get a slip, do anything but trying to smile and be nice to a hack that just broke your Loomis after he snagged your leg on the cast

Not trying to urinate in your Cheerios but to twist an old saying: How to make $100K per year doing fishing charters? Start with $200K.

[redlite]

Keep in mind, that if you are charterin, you ain't fishin, your clients are. You are runnin the boat. You now have the added pressure to not only find fish, but big fish. It really takes the fun out of it. A trustworthy, dependable mate is priceless.
God bless blue fish. Charter savers.
The hours are long, long, long. Prep boat and post fishin prep.

[Rip Runner]

[QUOTE=fishsmith;864216]

But that said, if it's your dream, go for it. 1/2 day = $250, full day $400 for bass blues. Take these rates and x2 and your more on track depending on the size of the boat.

Also, what kind of boat are you running? You need something that can take seas comfortably and something that is dry. Many of my customers have never been in the ocean. You don't want customers wondering if they are safe, or taking a saltwater bath on the way to and from the grounds.

[big jay]

[QUOTE=Rip Runner;864705]

Originally Posted by fishsmith

But that said, if it's your dream, go for it. 1/2 day = $250, full day $400 for bass blues. Take these rates and x2 and your more on track depending on the size of the boat.

Also, what kind of boat are you running? You need something that can take seas comfortably and something that is dry. Many of my customers have never been in the ocean. You don't want customers wondering if they are safe, or taking a saltwater bath on the way to and from the grounds.

X 2

The world does not need another low-baller "trying to break some expenses".