About Us & FAQs

ShoreCaptain is a simple online place where people can browse shore guided fishing charters, with professional shore fishing guides, and book shore fishing trips at a fraction of the cost of a boat chartered fishing trip.

A shore fishing guide is a professional who assists and educates individuals or groups in fishing from the shore, rather than from a boat. These guides typically have extensive local knowledge of fishing techniques, the best fishing spots, tides, and the types of fish that can be caught from the shoreline. Shore fishing guides cater to those who want to enjoy fishing without requiring access to a boat, making the activity more accessible and cost-effective.

• An amazing can do and happy attitude

• The best times and places to fish from shore

• The best bait and lures for the fish

• Teaching casting, retrieval, and other techniques.

• Explaining regulations, such as size and catch limits.

• Offering safety tips and environmental stewardship advice.

• Customizing the experience for various skill levels, from beginners to seasoned anglers.

• All the fishing rods and equipment

• Assistance with fishing during the charter

• Cleaning and packaging of the customers legal fish

• Videos and pictures of the trip

Our team at ShoreCaptain speaks with every new guide to ensure they have the best attitude, fishing spots and equipment to provide an unforgettable experience for every customer.

Building a Marketplace Takes Time—But It’s Worth It!

As a new shore fishing guide joining a marketplace, it’s important to understand that growth doesn’t happen overnight. Here’s why it takes time and how you can set yourself up for success:

• Customers Need Time to Discover the Platform

  • A marketplace starts smaA marketplace starts small, and it takes time to attract anglers looking for shore fishing experiences.ll, and it takes time to attract anglers looking for shorefishing experiences.

  • As more customers find and book through the platform, demand will grow steadily.

  • ShoreCaptain actively follows where Guides are joining the platform and actively markets to the fishing enthusiasts in that market.

• Reviews & Reputation Matter

  • Each successful trip builds your reputation

  • Positive reviews help build trust and make future customers more likely to book you.

• Marketing & Awareness Take Effort

  • ShoreCaptain will be spending time, energy and money on promoting guides, but word-of-mouth, social media, and local outreach also play a role.

  • The more exposure the marketplace gets, the more bookings will come in.

• Competition is Normal—But Early Adopters Win

  • When a new marketplace launches, guides who join early have an advantage.

  • Being one of the first helps establish your presence before more guides sign up.

  • When a new marketplace launches, guides who join early have an advantage. Being one of the first helps establish your presence before more guides sign up.

• Patience Pays Off

  • Like any business, success comes with consistency.

  • Engaging with customers, having a great attitude, sharing photos, and providing great experiences will help you grow over time.

A shore fishing marketplace is a platform that connects professional fishing guides with customers who want to fish from the shore, piers, jetties, or other land-based spots. It provides amazing, proven benefits for shore fishing services, including:

• Increased Visibility & Bookings

  • Expert Shore Fishing Guide Services are listed by the owners on the ShoreCaptain platform FOR FREE where potential clients can find and book their shore fishing experience.

  • Helps reach tourists and local anglers who may not know about their services otherwise.

• Marketing & Branding Support

  • ShoreCaptain handles SEO (Search Engine Optimization), advertising locally and abroad, and promotions, reducing the guide’s need for independent marketing.

  • Provides a professional online profile with ratings, reviews, and photos to build trust.

• Booking & Payment Management

  • Streamlines scheduling by allowing customers to book directly through the platform.

  • Handles secure payments and deposits, reducing the hassle of collecting cash.

• Customer Trust & Credibility

  • Verified reviews and ratings help build a guide’s reputation.

• Alabama

• Alaska

• Arizona

• Arkansas

• California

• Colorado

• Connecticut

• Delaware

• Florida

• Georgia

• Hawaii

• Idaho

• Illinois

• Indiana

• Iowa

• Kansas

• Kentucky

• Louisiana

• Maine

• Montana

• Nebraska

• Nevada

• New Hampshire

• New Jersey

• New Mexico

• New York

• North Carolina

• North Dakota

• Ohio

• Oklahoma

• Oregon

• Maryland

• Massachusetts

• Michigan

• Minnesota

• Mississippi

• Missouri

• Pennsylvania

• Rhode Island

• South Carolina

• South Dakota

• Tennessee

• Texas

• Utah

• Vermont

• Virginia

• Washington

• West Virginia

• Wisconsin

You are a Proven Shore Fishing Expert

• Provide pictures of you and your customers catching fish from your favorite shore fishing spots

• Provide a brief explanation of your fishing spots, techniques, fish you catch and more

• Provide pictures of the fishing gear you provide and explanation

• Provide at least 2 professional fishing rod and reel combos per guest that have good quality fishing line and are ready to go for the guest.  A guest will only use one rod and reel combo at a time.

• Fishing License and/or Guide License, business license, if applicable check with each State Guidelines

• List your guide business on ShoreCaptain.com and get booked

There are many factors that go into fishing. Please check with your guide andprivate fishing spot owners descriptions for the times of day they suggest or are available.

We recommend wearing a hat, checking the weather for rain and bringing rain gear if needed, sunscreen, a chair, snacks and drinks. If you plan on keeping any of your catch you could also bring a cooler.

When booking your trip you will be informed of the exact location the trip will be. We will also provide this information in your confirmation email. You are always welcome to reach out to your guide with additional questions. And as always your team at ShoreCaptain is available to answer questions.

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If the guide provides you with a great experience then a 15 to 20 % tip is suggested.  

We use Stripe to process payments.  Guests' cards will be charged 5 days before the trip.  Please see our cancellation policy.  

Log in, go to booking and click cancel booking or work with us and your guide to reschedule your trip for a time that works better. Contact us!

Weather Guarantee Policy:

If our vetted guide determines that weather conditions are unsafe or unsuitable for the trip, the trip will be canceled. In such cases, you will receive a 100% weather guarantee, allowing you to either:

• Reschedule for an available date that works for you, or

• Receive a full credit to apply toward any future trip with us

After your trip is confirmed the guide you have chosen will reach out to you directly. If you need to reach them directly their contact information with be part of your confirmation email where you can review your trip and reach out if you have any special preferences or questions.

When booking your trip you will be informed of the exact location the trip will be. We will also provide this information in your confirmation email. You are always welcome to reach out to your guide with additional questions. And as always your team at ShoreCaptain is available to answer questions.

Please check with the guide for their preference, local ordinances and use of alcohol and marijuana in public spaces.

The guide service will have the number of people that can be on a trip with them on their profile. You will have to select the total number of people that will be on your trip. Typical is 2 to 4 people.

Depends on the guide, where the guide is taking you, and of course the animal. Check the description of the guide to see if animals are allowed. Service dogs of course are welcome. Proof required!

This depends on the guide. Some are only catch and release trips. Guests can
keep their catch and their guide will gladly clean the fish as long as everything is
legal. If the trip is not catch and release it may be wise to bring a cooler.

If the guide provides you with a great experience then a 20% cash tip is
suggested.

We use Stripe for credit card processing. Customers card will be charged 3 days before the trip. Please see our cancellation policy.

Log in, go to booking and click cancel booking or work with us and your guide to reschedule your trip for a time that works better. Contact us!