• Different types of fishing range from:
• Deep Sea
• Salt Water
• Fresh Water
• Catch and Release
• Species specific (Bass, Trout, Flounder, etc…)
• Bow Fishing

Market Data

• The USFWS states that 30 million Anglers fish per year
• Anglers spend approximately $35 per day
• The average fishing time is 17 days per year
• Total Fishing expenditures per year are $42.2 billion
• Nationally, only 18% of those whose income is $100,000 or more fish

• Fishing Activities in Texas by Residents and Nonresidents 2006 Census
  • The NSFHWR states that 2,527,000 Anglers fish per year
  • Anglers spend an average of 16 days per year fishing
  • Total expenditures equal to $3,237,212,000
  • Trip-related equal to $1,563,994,000
  • Equipment and other items equal to $1,673,218,000
  • Average per angler $1,280
  • Average trip expenditure per day $38

Example Pricing

•  Note prices will vary significantly based on location, quality, season and time.
  • Full Day Fishing 1-4 people starts at $450.00
  • Full Day Fishing 5 people $700.00
  • Fishing Boats – $50 per day or $25 per half day
  • Fishing Kayak Rental – $39.99 for 4 hrs & $10 for each add’l hr

Fee Fishing: This link provides access to publications on running a fee fishing operation.