| When planning a family vacation, people often | | | | fishing allows families to enjoy a |
| choose to enjoy a day on the water as part of | | | | non-pressure day of fishing. Usually it |
| the vacation. Why do families love to go | | | | doesn't really matter if the anglers are not |
| fishing, sailing or boating? These types of | | | | catching lots of fish, usually families still |
| trips offer togetherness, laughter, new | | | | enjoy the day togeter. The expression on a |
| experiences, and a day of fresh air and | | | | kid's face when catching their first fish is |
| sunshine. The assistance offered on charter | | | | usually priceless though. |
| boats, tours and guided trips help make | | | | |
| activities stress free and relaxing for | | | | Fishing guides might fish for flounder, |
| everyone. Another benefit of selecting a | | | | trout, bluefish, croakers, spot, drum, |
| chartered or guided trip knowing you are in | | | | striped bass, shark, sea bass, tautog, tuna, |
| safe hands as most charter boat captains and | | | | billfish, mahi-mahi, wahoo or other fish, |
| guides are licensed professionals with the | | | | depending on the season, boat and |
| experience, training and equipment to deal | | | | destination. Other trips will feature |
| with the unpredictability of the local | | | | crabbing, shrimping, clamming, or just |
| weather, landscape and environmental | | | | exploring. |
| conditions. | | | | |
| | | | Sailing charters are another option. |
| Choosing your Guide or Charter Boat. When | | | | Sailboats from single occupant models up to |
| choosing a guide, charter or tour boat, it | | | | top of the line ocean going yachts are ready |
| may be a good idea to consider the weather, | | | | to go, depending on the size of your group, |
| traffic, and other factors, and plan ahead. | | | | time, distance and price range that you |
| Some boats provide charters on short notice, | | | | desire. |
| while others may be booked up to a year in | | | | |
| advance. Depending on the trip, season and | | | | Nature Cruises and Eco-Tours. Waterfront |
| vessel you might need sun block, camera, | | | | destinations generally offer a variety of |
| insect repellent, water, snacks, a light | | | | boat cruises, nature cruises, scenic cruises, |
| jacket or even rain gear. Information on what | | | | sunset cruises, site-seeing, eco-tourism |
| to bring is typically available by contacting | | | | trips, kayaking adventures and fishing |
| the captain in advance. | | | | charters. Having a choice of guided trips |
| | | | gives families a bit of a backup plan and |
| The number of people, age and health of your | | | | there is usually something for everyone. For |
| family group will be a factor in choosing a | | | | more experienced mariners, boat and other |
| charter. Adventure seeking adults might | | | | watercraft rentals are sometimes an option as |
| choose a day fishing offshore for tuna, | | | | well. |
| marlin or sharks while a family with young | | | | |
| children might instead enjoy a pontoon boat | | | | Nature cruises and eco-tourism tours provide |
| that provides a scenic cruises or nature | | | | encounters with of wildlife and waterfowl |
| tours. Many guides and charter boat operators | | | | including deer, ducks, geese, herons, egrets, |
| have responded to family's needs by offering | | | | plovers and other shorebirds, whales, |
| a wider range of trips and varying times to | | | | porpoises, otters, seals and more. Local |
| suit the various age groups.While the charter | | | | guides know the best areas for viewing nature |
| industry might have once served mostly men, | | | | and are eager to guide families to share |
| today's captains will be of both sexes and | | | | scenes that just cannot be viewed from land. |
| will offer trips geared towards all ages and | | | | |
| skill levels. | | | | Hopefully after being out on boat fishing, |
| | | | you'll experience best night's sleep you've |
| Fishing Trips. Fishing charters and guided | | | | had in along time. |