Note: Trip timing is round-trip, and includes the voyage to and from fishing spots.
Mates work for tips and it is EXPECTED the mate is tipped. Customary tip for the mate is 20%.
Tipping Guidelines for Your Fishing Trip
Tipping is customary on fishing trips, and your mate will go above and beyond to ensure you have a fantastic experience. They will work closely with the captain to prepare the boat, assist you with your fishing tackle, help you catch fish, fillet your catch, pack the fillets in zip lock bags for your convenience, and clean the boat after the trip. A tip similar to what you would give a waiter in a restaurant for comparable service is appreciated.
Your captain, a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed merchant marine officer, is responsible for operating the boat and guiding you to the best fishing spots for your desired catch. While it’s also nice to thank the captain, tipping is at your discretion and should reflect how much you feel they contributed to your overall experience.
Tipping is customary on fishing trips, and your mate will go above and beyond to ensure you have a fantastic experience. They will work closely with the captain to prepare the boat, assist you with your fishing tackle, help you catch fish, fillet your catch, pack the fillets in zip lock bags for your convenience, and clean the boat after the trip. A tip similar to what you would give a waiter in a restaurant for comparable service is appreciated.
Your captain, a U.S. Coast Guard-licensed merchant marine officer, is responsible for operating the boat and guiding you to the best fishing spots for your desired catch. While it’s also nice to thank the captain, tipping is at your discretion and should reflect how much you feel they contributed to your overall experience.
