Bringing fish home from fishing charter?

CHM · Post by **CHM** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:11 pm

We have a fishing charter booked tomorrow, assuming the weather cooperates. Will TSA / customs allow us to bring our catch back home as long as it is frozen? Thanks in advance.

Exit Zero · Post by **Exit Zero** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:30 pm

I have brought fish back into the USA from Canada, Through Customs by car, no TSA, with no problems.
Most VI charters have a pretty low limit on how much fish you can keep from the charter, and most guests just keep enough for dinner - check with the Captain ahead of time so you realize what is expected.
Good Luck with the fishing trip!!

PA Girl · Post by **PA Girl** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 2:10 pm

Exit Zero wrote: Most VI charters have a pretty low limit on how much fish you can keep from the charter, and most guests just keep enough for dinner - check with the Captain ahead of time so you realize what is expected.Good Luck with the fishing trip!!

We were going to book a trip in February but decided against it for a number of reasons. One was what is mentioned above. My husband had grand ideas about having all sorts of fish to eat and take home. Apparently, the captains sell most of the guests' catch to local restaurants and guest keeping only a small portion is part of the bargain, so to speak. I was surprised to learn this.

Pia · Post by **Pia** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:40 pm

20 lbs of fish is the normal "allowable" keep

Pia

waterguy · Post by **waterguy** » Fri Jun 28, 2013 9:00 am

Thats what we got to keep 20 lbs had enough Tuna and mahi for the week. They would of allowed us to by more at the price the resturant pay.

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