Motivations, Satisfaction and Expenditures of Recreational Pelagic Charter Fishing Patrons in Hawaii

摘要

Recreational pelagic charter fishing is a notable component of tourism in Hawaii with direct revenues of approximately $17 million, indirect revenues of over $30 million and an estimated 77,000 annual participants. For the purpose of this study pelagic charter fishing is defined as trips on six-person vessels that primarily target Istiophoridae (blue marlin, 'Makaira mazzara', and striped marlin, 'Tetrapturus audax') and are chartered for a daily fee. This study describes several aspects of the charter fishing experience, including patrons' motivations for coming to Hawaii and going charter fishing, their related expenses, valuation of the fishing experience in dollar terms, and the characteristics of the quality of the fishing experience. Information was obtained by distributing mail-in survey instruments to patrons at the end of their fishing trips.