FishingBooker has a rating of 3.7 stars from 645 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with FishingBooker most frequently mention great time, customer service and spanish mackerel. FishingBooker ranks 1st among Fishing sites.
Fishing booker found me the perfect charter company. It was easy to search, compare, book, and communicate with the captain. The charter we booked exceeded my expectations. I will use this site for all future fishing charters.
We took a 4 hour charter with 13 people. Ages ranges from 8-54, with 9 teens/kids. We didn't have as much luck with trolling but when we switched to bottom fishing we did better. We ended up with 21 keepers. Everyone had a great time! We had a couple that had been deep sea fishing, but 4 hours was perfect for us newbies! Would definitely book again! We are having fish tonight! Thanks for a great afternoon! Lots of great memories made!
Naomi, thanks for your great review and congrats on all the fish! Hope you enjoyed eating your catch – it looks tasty!
I hope we can help you go fishing again soon. Tight lines!
Had a wonderful time at Blue Fin charters. Captain Keith and his assistant were amazing. He was great with my kids. Provided lunch and showed us a place that would cook the fish that we had caught. When we come back to the Bahamas we will call him and recommend anybody else do the same.
Thanks for your amazing review, Misael!
Absolutely top-notch captain in Captain Rich! He made my son (Luke) and me have an unforgettable father/son experience for our first fishing charter!
Wonderful to talk with about all aspects of fishing and life. Fun and patient with both of us.
Without a doubt we will always contact Captain Rich for our next visit to Tampa. If you are not taking Captain Rich out on the Bay, you are making a big mistake!
Thanks for your review, we're so happy you enjoyed fishing with Captain Rich.
Found them on the internet while at a resort in Mexico. Made the booking and went fishing. The crew worked harder than any charter I've been on. It was off-season for the sexy fish like Dorado, Sailfish, Marlin, etc, but they got us into the Trigger Fish and we had a blast. When we got back to the dock, the crew made fresh ceviche, some of the best I've eaten.
Harry, we're really thrilled to see you enjoyed your fishing experience. Whenever you decide to give it another shot, FishingBooker's customer service is there to help!
They have available dates to book you give them all your info and get all exited making plans for your trip i even got email confirmation and the captain calls telling me that he is all booked, well the first time even that we were disappointed tryed again for the following week with a different captain and 3 days later he calls and he says the same I'm sorry but I was already booked and now I don't know if I'm even going to get my 2 deposits back. Waste of time
Viridiana, I'm sorry to hear you didn't have a good experience and that your captains were already booked. Your deposits will be returned as soon as your bank approves the payment.
In the meantime, please reach out to us directly so we can help you find an alternative captain. I hope we can help you go fishing soon!
Do not use FishingBooker. They are not honest. Will blame the captain for issues when it is actually their fault. See note below from the Captain I booked through FishingBooker regarding a deposit that was not returned: "I did not however, refuse to refund your $50. You better take that up with fishing booker. It didn't go to me. If they ask me I'll say refund it." FishingBooker told me the Captain would not refund, but obviously this is not the case. SCAM
I have been out on the Blue Fin with Captain David numerous times and have to say that each time was truly amazing. We fished and caught many types of fish and other times we took an evening cruise when friends or family to see the Miami Harbor. It's almost the only boat truly in South Beach where you don't have to drive to Miami, Key Biscayne, or Haulover inlet. I think he's been on the water since 1965. Definitely a real salt. The boat is a fishing boat set up to catch fish and cruise and has all the comforts that you need. Cabin for shade, air conditioned, BBQ grill, music and a large cockpit to relax in. When my family visits from Nebraska or friends from Europe, it is a real memorable treat for them.
In short our first charter captain had to cancel, due to emergency surgery.
Refund was immediate.
As fate would have it I had a medical issue that forced me to cancel on short notice. Upon the advisement of the folks at FishingBooker I was able to provide them with information from my Doctor in Canada and they immediately re-funded my "non refundable" deposit. Just great group who walked me through the stages to secure my refund. I will certainly book through them whenever the opportunity arises in future and will inform all my friends and family about them! Thanks so much!
Fishingbooker is a business originally owned company based out of Belgrade Serbia.
Buyer be where this company suckers fishing guide to compete and lower rates to unsustainable levels leading to business failure. Big hotels can do it with hundreds of rooms but check to check fishing guides struggle at regular rates. Fishing Booker can out internet anybody because they are good at that and they can afford Google AdWords and a regular small business cannot keep up the cash flow needed to compete on the internet.
Deposits are taken not returned Captains are unlicensed make for dangerous trips. Captains are unreliable and don't care. Book directly if you want good service and quality experienced Captains. Fishing booker is ruining the small charter fishing industry. They only allow select reviews on their site and they will not put themselves out to be reviewed by Google and the real world.
I will never use them again for fishing trips.
HI Amanda,
Thanks for sharing your opinion, it was really insightful.
Our aim is to connect customers with captains and guides worldwide. As more people look for experiences online, we understand that advertising is expensive and hard to keep up with. That's why we offer a full suite of online advertising services to captains. Even though we start driving traffic to their listings as soon as they publish, captains don't need to pay any sign up costs or subscription fees. We only make money when a trip goes ahead and we've introduced captains to a new customer. If the trip doesn't happen for whatever reason, the deposit will always be returned to either the captain or the customer, depending on the cancellation in question and the captain's cancellation policy.
We never encourage people to lower their rates below what they usually charge – instead, captains are encouraged to list their regular rates. In general, we've found that captains who rely on a low price as their main selling point can struggle more than those who set a reasonable price and attract customers thanks to their great ratings and experience. If you'd like to know more about charging a fair price for your charter, you might find this article interesting: https://fishingbooker.com/blog/how-to-set-prices-fishing-charter/
Finally, we take verification very seriously and check the legitimacy of every new guide who lists with us. This is a goal we've been working towards for several years. We want to support legitimacy in charter fishing and make sure that only properly licensed captains get to take people out on the water.
I hope this gave a little more insight into how we work and wish you the best of luck with your business.
Tight lines,
Cat
Our Family vacation fishing trip was scheduled months in advance, deposit was provided, and a confirmation was received that the trip is locked in. Then without warning or justification Fishing Booker cancelled the fishing charter the day before we leave for vacation. They did not provide any alternatives or offer to help find another charter for the family, just an email ststing the charter was cancelled. Now I am fighting to get back my deposit from a company without a phone number that will not respond to emails. FishingBooker is an internet scam with no customer service or concern for the disruption they have caused. Total Scam - do not give these scammers money. Contact the Charter Captain's directly and you will get better customer service at a better price.
Micheal, I'm very sorry to hear that your captain canceled your trip a week before the trip. Our team has been in contact with you and tried to help you find an alternative charter for the date you wanted to fish, but unfortunately you didn't want help with this.
Your refund has been issued and should be with you by now. As we informed you, it can take up to 7 days for the funds to appear on your account due to the time it takes for the bank to process the transaction.
I hope that you found a replacement charter and had a good trip in the end. Please don't hesitate to let us know if you need anything regarding your funds or a future trip. Simply give us a call – we'd love to help!
We booked a fishing charter and the process was super easy. Messaged the captain a few times, and excellent prompt communication. Sadly, half our group was flying in from the states, and one was denied entry due to a damaged passport. By the time they made it down, it was too late to make the fishing trip so we had to cancel. Despite the cancellation policy, they were compassionate and refunded our money. Again, excellent communication. Next time we use them, hopefully we will get to actually fish.
Booked my second trip via Fishing Booker after the first one went smoothly in Puerto Vallarta last year. I like that the deposit is minimal as I'm hesitant to pay a large sum to someone I never met in a foreign country, especially knowing that weather can change plans. I had a technical issue with my second booking, but a support person was able to resolve it quickly. I also find the reviews on the app helpful.
Was a good day. Didn't like how the captain kept moving about. We just started catching fish. Not many keepers. But with a 8 year old with us. It was great! Then the next spot. Same thing happened. The young man Joel was great! He was very attentive to our needs and helped out great. He was very friendly. Seemed like old friends by the time we were back on land.
Hi Judith, thanks for your review. We're really happy to hear that the whole family had a great time out on the water! One of the best parts of fishing is making new memories and friends. If you want to cast a line again, feel free to reach out. All the best from FishingBooker.
Some of the sorting features don't work 100% consistently, and it would be helpful if every chartering company had to provide more info about their boats. Also, whether the "captain" listed is actually the person who will be the charter captain, and all boat photos were for the boat that would be used on the charter (I was on a different, smaller boat than I booked).
Thanks for your really useful feedback, Dan. We're looking into the sorting issue you reported and will follow up with your captain to make sure the right boat and captain are being advertised. We hope you enjoyed your trip and that we can make your experience more predictable next time!
I was a Corp Exec guy for decades and moved to Charters Full Time a few years ago. I'm absolutely shocked at the level of customer service anytime I have a question or need help making sure bookings, calendars and payments or correct. My past life was Sales & Marketing; Fishbookers Search Engine Optimization is just incredible. Highly recommend Fish Booker.
David, thanks for sharing your experience! It's fantastic to hear how Fishbooker has impressed you, especially coming from a corporate background. Thanks for the shoutout! Feel free to reach out anytime!
It was nasty weather day but cap. Mike made it outstanding. Without a doubt best fishing guide i have been out with in all my 50 years of florida fishing. He is great guy with beautiful family. He would be first choice if and when i get to go back to matlacha area.
Took my dad on this charter and we had a really good time. Hunter knew great spots and was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time out on the water and caught some snapper, grouper, barracuda, snook and sea trout. We got to see a mother dolphin teaching her baby how to fish by catching some of the fish we released. One less barracuda in the bay. It was a lot of fun and I would highly recommend fishing with Hunter.
Chris, thanks for your amazing review – I'm so happy to hear you had a good time on your trip! I hope we can help you go fishing again soon. Tight lines!
Good weather and the crew was nice. Boat was decent and equipment was too. Bathroom is good for men, but not really setup for women.
Fishing was awful. Seaweed fouled things up making it difficult to keep bait in the water. I won't try to fish Cancun again. I have better options and success fishing fresh water out of my bass boat.
David, thanks for your thoughtful review. I'm sorry to hear the fishing in Cancun didn't live up to your expectations but hope you get to have another deep sea experience again at some point. It can be a lot of fun! Tight lines.
Our high school junior thoroughly enjoyed his afternoon trolling for mackerel and fishing for sharks after a long week of college tours! Thanks so much for a memorable afternoon! Can't wait to be back in Southport so we all can go fishing!
We're so happy to hear your family had a good time! Thanks for the great review.
Answer: Scam. Fishingbooker is a rip off. Nothing but trouble. No customer service and they charge your credit card. Look out.
Answer: A: Hi Jamie, it really depends on the duration of your trip and the location you'd like to go fishing in. There are captains who offer departure times based on the cruise timetables and can get you back on time. I'd suggest you message the charters you'd like to go out with and inquire about this. I'm sure they will be able to assist you. Also, you can contact our customer service, and we'll gladly help you find something suitable. Many thanks, Maria
Answer: Hi Lawrence, we refunded your deposit after your trip in September was canceled. Please let us know if this is now resolved. Many thanks, Cat
Elise, thank you so much for your review. I'm really glad that you find an amazing charter with us and hope we can help you go fishing again soon! Tight lines.