Fishing vessel

A fishing vessel is any ship or boat used to catch fish on seas, lakes or rivers. There are many different kinds of vessels used both in the fishing industry and in recreational fishing.

History

Early vessels

The earliest fishing vessels were probably of similar form to the coracle, and not intended for use any great distance from the shoreline.

Sail

Motorisation

Commercial vessels

Trawlers

Main article: Commercial trawler

A trawler is a fishing vessel designed to use trawl nets in order to catch large volumes of fish.

Sport/Recreational vessels

Charter boats

These fishing vessels are often privately operated and host 'fishing trips', their size can range widely depending on the type of trips run and geographical location.

Pontoon Fishing Boats

Popular in recent years, these boats allow one or two fishermen to get into small rivers or lakes that would be off limits to larger boats. Typically 8-12 ft in length, these inflatable craft can be assembled quickly and easily. Some feature rigid frames derived from the white water rafting industry.

See also

• Sport fishing
• Anglers
• Fishing tackle
• Fish processing vessel

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