Standard Payment Model

Commission as deposit

This is the default payment model that is activated when you list on FishingBooker. Customer pay a deposit in the amount of commission you select, and pay the remaining balance directly to you on the day of the trip.

Advanced Payment Models

We offer two advanced payment models for captains in the US with a bank account added as their payout method:

Custom Deposit - Early Access

With the Custom Deposit option, you’re in control of how much your customers pay upfront. You can set a deposit amount that is higher than you comission whether you’re booking through the FishingBooker Marketplace or Direct. 

This is perfect if you want to secure bookings while giving customers the flexibility to pay the remaining balance later. Keep in mind that once you activate Custom Deposit, the standard deposit model (commission as deposit) will be disabled.

Full Upfront Payment

The Full Upfront Payment model lets your customers pay the entire trip cost at the time of booking. Offering both Custom Deposit and Full Upfront Payment can help you accommodate different customer preferences, especially for those who prefer to avoid carrying cash.

Why Choose These Models?

Customers love having options, and these payment models cater to everyone—whether they like spreading out costs or paying all at once. Plus, with funds being released on the day of the trip or upon cancellation (if the policy is breached), you can rest easy knowing you’re covered.