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Published figures are scarce and some are old. Use these to sanity-check a quote, not as today's prices. More in what a fishing charter costs and the trip budget guide.
| What | Figure | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half-day private charter (4 hours, up to six anglers), median advertised price | $600 per boat | 2015 | NOAA Fisheries, NMFS-SEFSC-694 (Southeast U.S.) |
| Full-day private charter (8 hours, up to six anglers), median advertised price | About $1,195 per boat | 2015 | NOAA Fisheries, NMFS-SEFSC-694 (Southeast U.S.) |
| Long-day private charter (12 hours), median advertised price | $1,800 per boat | 2015 | NOAA Fisheries, NMFS-SEFSC-694 (Southeast U.S.) |
| Headboat (party boat) half day, median ticket | $60 per person | 2015 | NOAA Fisheries, NMFS-SEFSC-694 (Southeast U.S.) |
| Bluewater (tuna and billfish) charter, average fare by region | $1,223 (Southeast) to $2,450 (Northeast) per boat | 2013 | NOAA Fisheries, NMFS-OSF-4 |
| Alaska fishing lodge package, broad range | About $3,000 to $10,000 per person | checked October 2026 | Travel Alaska |
| Charter crew tip, common guideline | 15 to 20 percent of the charter cost | checked October 2026 | Florida Sportsman; Florida Keys and Key West travel FAQ |
Prices have risen since the NOAA studies; expect today's rates to differ by port, boat and season.