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Why Travelfish Exists

Travelfish was built to fix what’s broken in the charter fishing world.

Most booking platforms openly take up to 30% commission per trip — and that’s not hidden. It’s standard. That money is siphoned straight from the captains who run the trip and the anglers who pay for it.

These platforms rank listings based on who pays the most — not who offers the best experience. Even mediocre charters can buy their way to the top. That system rewards profit, not professionalism.

Meanwhile, highly skilled, top-reviewed captains get buried unless they surrender a massive cut of every booking.

Now ask yourself:
If a captain is losing up to 30% on every trip, how much of that trip are you really getting?

The Travelfish Difference

  • No commissions
  • No booking fees.
  • No pay-to-rank games.
Travelfish is a vetted directory of trusted fishing guides and charters. Every captain listed here earns their place. When you find a guide, you book directly — no middleman, no inflated markup, no games. We also spotlight charters using commission-free online booking platforms, so even when you book digitally, 100% of the payment goes to the captain — where it belongs.
If you’re going fishing, make it count. Support the guide. Not the gatekeeper.