The two principal categories of fishing boat are commercial and recreational types.
Professional fishing boats are work craft intended for inshore or high-seas fishing and include sardine and tuna boats and trawlers. There are many types of sport fishing boat, often fitted out for a particular purpose.
Professional vessels are equipped for a particular type of fishery. Sport fishing craft can take many different forms: open, walkaround, bay boat, bass boat, game-fishing yacht, etc. All feature appropriate equipment, including fish wells, pole holders, depth finders, unencumbered deck space, flying bridge to facilitate locating fish, etc.
Choice of craft will depend on the type of fishing to be done as well as sea and weather conditions in the intended area of operation.
