When considering the price of the fishing boat, insurance, maintenance, slip fees, bait, tackle, repair, fuel, and storage, it will all add up quickly. Then divide that by ten or so fishing trips in a season, and usually, the average weekend angler and boaters will come out ahead financially by charter fishing.

The phrase 'deep sea fishing' often refers to one of two activities. The first is sport fishing where individuals on vacation rent a charter boat and spend the day hunting big game such as marlin or sailfish.

What is a fishing charter? Simply put, it's an excursion service offered by boat owners and professional fishers which brings guests out onto a body of water for a set period in hopes of catching fish. These charters are often rented at set rates per time limit or can be customized to meet the needs of the group.