About FishingBooker
Fishing trips made easy since 2013
FishingBooker is the world’s largest online platform for finding and booking fishing trips. Founded in 2013 by Vukan Simic, the company is bootstrapped and founder-owned. FishingBooker lists 62,034 fishing trips across 2,741 cities in 126 countries. FishingBooker, Inc. is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, with its operations hub in Belgrade, Serbia.
We’re on a mission to make it possible for everyone to access enjoyable fishing experiences, anywhere. Before FishingBooker, you had to be a local angling expert to book a fishing trip with confidence. Now, anyone can do it.
4.8/5 on ShopperApproved
As featured in Forbes
FishingBooker by the numbers
62,034
trips available
2,741
cities
126
countries
Live numbers from our platform.
Why anglers trust us
Verified reviews
Every review comes from a completed trip. Read real ratings on ShopperApproved before you book.
Secure payments
Pay by card through our secure checkout. Your payment details never reach the captain.
Real human support
Talk to a person, not a bot. Our team answers by phone and email in the US, UK, and Australia.
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Captain quality
We list professional, experienced guides, and every one of them is rated by the anglers who fished with them.
How we keep trips safe
Weather policy
If your captain cancels for unsafe weather, you can rebook for another date or get your money back.
Global coverage
From your local lake to a bucket-list marlin trip, book in 126 countries on one trusted platform.
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Loved by anglers
Fishingbooker made it easy to find a charter and book a trip. Will definitely use again.
Great experience all around. Fishingbooker keeps you up on your request at each step and our charter provider was excellent!
Experience with FishingBooker was easy. Everything was explained and simple to understand. I recommend using this service for your fishing adventures
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Forbes
Outdoor Life
People
Travel + Leisure
CBS News
EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 Award
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Our story
Vukan Simic, FishingBooker’s founder and CEO, has seen the world in terms of its fishing spots since his grandfather taught him to bait a hook. But he always hated how difficult it was to go fishing somewhere new.
He imagined a world where booking a fishing trip was as simple as reserving accommodation, and so FishingBooker was born. Now, everyone can plan an unforgettable time on the water, anywhere.
“I imagined a world where booking a fishing trip was as simple as reserving a place to stay. That’s FishingBooker.”
FishingBooker, Inc. is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, with its operations hub in Belgrade, Serbia.
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A few milestones along the way
- 2013Website launch and first booking. The site went live and one brave customer booked.
- 2014Won Audience Choice at TechCrunch Disrupt SF.
- 2015Booking system launch. We automated the booking process end to end.
- 2017Captain App launched. Trip management moved into captains’ pockets.
- 2022Customer App launched. FishingBooker goes mobile for anglers.
- 2023A decade of fishing adventures. Ten years connecting anglers with captains.
- 2024BoatBooker launched. Expanding beyond fishing into boat rentals.
- 20251,000,000+ fishing trips completed, and still counting.
- 202662,034 trips available in 2,741 cities across 126 countries.
Run your charter business with FishingBooker.
Reach anglers around the world and fill your calendar, on your terms.
List your boatFree to list
No upfront cost. We only earn a commission when a booking is completed.You’re in control
Set your own prices, trips, and calendar. Accept the bookings that work for you.Secure online payments
We handle card payments and payouts, so you don’t have to chase deposits.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. FishingBooker has operated since 2013 and is the world’s largest platform for booking fishing trips, with 31,626 verified customer reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5 on ShopperApproved. Payments are processed securely by card, and our support team is available by phone in the US, UK, and Australia.
FishingBooker is privately held and founder-owned. It was founded in 2013 by Vukan Simic, who still runs the company. FishingBooker, Inc. is headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, with its operations hub in Belgrade, Serbia.
FishingBooker earns a commission when a booking is completed. Listing a boat is free.
62,034 trips across 2,741 cities in 126 countries, from half-day family trips to multi-day offshore expeditions.
Captains cancel trips when conditions are unsafe. If that happens you can rebook for another date or get your money back, and our support team will help you sort it out.
Our team reviews every listings' credentials in detail before it goes live, and captains are rated by the anglers who fished with them, so the ratings you read reflect real days on the water.
