Anglers can book their FishingBooker trips by either paying in full using Online Payments, or by paying a deposit. If you booked by paying a deposit, you'll need to pay the remaining balance to the captain directly.
This typically happens on the day of your trip or one day prior. For more expensive multiday trips, some captains may want to collect the remaining balance up to 60 days before the trip.
Depending on the payment methods your fishing guide accepts, you can pay the remaining balance in several ways:
- With cash
- With a credit card
- Through FishingBooker
To check which payment methods your charter guide accepts, scroll down to the Payment section on the listing.
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Paying with a card
Most captains accept card payments. When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, captains may ask you to cover an additional fee. This fee is typically around 2-5% of the amount you're paying to the captain. You can find more information about fees under the Payment Methods section on the charter listing page.
Paying through FishingBooker
Paying the remaining balance through FishingBooker is a great option for anglers who prefer not to bring lots of cash on a boat.
This payment option allows you to pay your fishing guide using a card you saved on FishingBooker or by entering a new payment method. You can pay the remaining balance to any US-based captain who has this payment option enabled.
Paying the remaining balance through FishingBooker is available on the trip date. Your guide will be able to send you a payment request anywhere from 1 hour before the trip starts to 4 hours after it ends. This works best if you have the FishingBooker app, but can also be done without it.
Once the request is sent your way, you'll receive it as a text or a notification on your FishingBooker app. From there, you’ll be able to pay by:
- Selecting the card you saved when booking on FishingBooker
- Entering a new card
- Using Apple Pay
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Similarly to paying with a credit card, a transaction fee may apply here. But before any charges to your account are made, you will be able to see the price breakdown and confirm the payment. Once you’ve successfully confirmed the payment, we’ll email you the receipt of the payment. You’ll also be able to see a confirmation of your payment on your Booking Details screen.
| Captains may offer a variety of payment options, so it's best to reach out directly to confirm your available payment methods before the trip date. |
What if I don't receive the payment request?
When your guide sends you a request to pay the remaining balance, you'll receive it as:
- A notification on your FishingBooker app
- A text message with a link (if you don't have the FishingBooker app).
Note: Customers that don't have the app receive the text message to the number that's connected to the booking. If, for any reason, you can't see your guide's request, we recommend logging into your FishingBooker account, and going to your booking details page. This is where you'll be able to complete your payment.