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RiverRat1 · 06-18-2022, 05:38 PM

With fuel so high and everything costing more just curious how much a 8-10 hour tuna trip out of Venice is costing these days.

And are boats charging a fuel charge or rolling that into the price here along our coastline?

Greenheadless · 06-18-2022, 05:43 PM

Not sure what trips are running, but yo7 can check websites for costs.

When it comes to fuel, they will typically fill up when you get back and hand you the bill to pay.

Don’t expect the pay $ / gallon you see everywhere else either.

Last time we went we ran just under 200 gallons of gas if I remember right.

HTOWN · 06-18-2022, 05:50 PM

Trips are usually Trip cost plus fuel.
So varies on what rig you fish on and how many miles you run.

The majority of charters fill up at the dock while you unload and clean fish. So charter trip, plus fuel and tip

Fargus · 06-18-2022, 05:57 PM

Fish Venice told me they are using between 150 and 200 gallons a trip on a 36' Contender. MGFC is averaging about 250 gallons. The fuel cost is in addition to the price of the trip.

Fish Venice used to charge $2200 all inclusive a couple years back. They have since change their price to $2100 plus fuel costs.

BobbyJoe · 06-18-2022, 06:08 PM

and gas at the marina is running $6.50-7/gal. Throw in tip and you’re at 4 grand for a day trip

HOOKNBULLET2 · 06-18-2022, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Fargus

Fish Venice told me they are using between 150 and 200 gallons a trip on a 36' Contender. MGFC is averaging about 250 gallons. The fuel cost is in addition to the price of the trip.

Fish Venice used to charge $2200 all inclusive a couple years back. They have since change their price to $2100 plus fuel costs.

This is what we were quoted earlier this week. We booked 2 days and were told to expect to pay about $800 a day for fuel.

lilavidhunter · 06-18-2022, 06:16 PM

I listened to Mike Jeffcoat who is a Guide in Venice this Morning on the radio. He said most trips are about $5,000 total.

bowhunterhelm · 06-18-2022, 06:19 PM

I just booked an off shore trip our of Islamorada and several charters are charging a fuel surcharge.

boy wonder · 06-18-2022, 07:11 PM

We were there about a month ago and saw a guy go up to pay a $2,000 fuel bill ��. We fished for reds and did pretty good. 1 day with a guide, then 5 days on our own.

TX CHICKEN · 06-18-2022, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by HOOKNBULLET2

This is what we were quoted earlier this week. We booked 2 days and were told to expect to pay about $800 a day for fuel.

We did a trip last year and burned 240 gallons and bill was almost $1k…(was told $600 was average) even at 150 gallons you are looking at $1200 for on the water fillups.

kurt68 · 06-18-2022, 07:31 PM

Just got back. 3000 for the boat plus gas. Was 2800 until gas at the dock gets above 5.75. It was 5.76 when we filled up back the dock at cypress cove marina I believe. It was about 5000 grand total plus tip. Plenty of fish though. This was with paradise outfitters.

RiverRat1 · 06-18-2022, 08:39 PM

5k for a 8 hour fishing trip? Holy freaking nuts!

I thought it was bad when they raised it to $1,200 including fuel.

How much are the 48 hour party boats now?

Quackerbox · 06-18-2022, 08:49 PM

Find a trip running diesel engines. They shouldn't be paying road tax on fuel.

That's what the chandeluer Islands guys are doing anyway

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stickerpatch59 · 06-18-2022, 09:35 PM

just remember; there is no road tax on boat fuel.
so figure it out.

glen · 06-18-2022, 09:36 PM

Filled up a Sportfisher today on Rockport. It was 5.19 a gallon on diesel and gas was $7

3rdCoastHunter · 06-18-2022, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kurt68

It was about 5000 grand

Yep - RIP in Peace to cheap charters

Greenheadless · 06-18-2022, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Quackerbox

Find a trip running diesel engines. They shouldn't be paying road tax on fuel.

That's what the chandeluer Islands guys are doing anyway

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And triple or quadruple your run time to the fishing grounds? Naw brah.

Our 100 mile run took about an hour and half and got bait on the way out.

Colton · 06-18-2022, 10:27 PM

****. That.

sailor · 06-19-2022, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Colton

****. That.

I know that's right....
I can buy, an awful lot of any kinda fish I want for 5K....

sasqy · 06-19-2022, 07:28 AM

Wow !
Haven’t been in 6-7 years.
Used to cost us 2k total for Capt. Eddie Burger for a whole day.
Plus a tip.
Wasn’t bad split 4 ways back then @ $500 each.
Now looks like $1,250 a man 4x.
Glad I got to go when I could afford it.

Quackerbox · 06-19-2022, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Greenheadless

And triple or quadruple your run time to the fishing grounds? Naw brah.

Our 100 mile run took about an hour and half and got bait on the way out.

Don't you have company gas and truck?

Why you even worried about actually buying gas a couple times a year

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Greenheadless · 06-19-2022, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Quackerbox

Don't you have company gas and truck?

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Yes, but they have yet to buy me a 37’ Yellow Fin with trip 300’s…….

FYI, I pay personal mileage back to the company per the IRS rules, so, not exactly ‘free’.

sailor · 06-19-2022, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RiverRat1

5k for a 8 hour fishing trip? Holy freaking nuts!

I thought it was bad when they raised it to $1,200 including fuel.

How much are the 48 hour party boats now?

Yea, and from the looks of that pic...
It looks like, about 30k.. Not too bad, for a days work...

captainsling · 06-19-2022, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by lilavidhunter

I listened to Mike Jeffcoat who is a Guide in Venice this Morning on the radio. He said most trips are about $5,000 total.

Have you fished with Capt. Mike? We fished with him a couple years ago and goose egged both days. Never again.

Double C · 06-19-2022, 02:48 PM

A lot. I went 2 years ago and the fuel was an extra $1000 on top.

Lights Out · 06-19-2022, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Colton

****. That.

Yea PASS

TeamAmerica · 06-19-2022, 03:51 PM

I just bought tuna steaks at Walmart for $8 a pound. Think I'll stick with crappie fishing for now! Meat tastes better anyway!

RMW · 06-19-2022, 04:01 PM

Good thang I hate fishing, lol

Slew · 06-19-2022, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TeamAmerica

I just bought tuna steaks at Walmart for $8 a pound. Think I'll stick with crappie fishing for now! Meat tastes better anyway!

Lol! I’m way too cheap!! I like the ocean perch rates!!

Fargus · 06-19-2022, 07:44 PM

Definitely hoping fuel prices take a substantial nose dive between now and November. Already have our deposit sent in.

Kingfisher789 · 06-19-2022, 07:49 PM

What are those Tuna worth to the buyer?

bowhunterhelm · 06-19-2022, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by captainsling

Have you fished with Capt. Mike? We fished with him a couple years ago and goose egged both days. Never again.

Ouch! It happens. I've been on several off shore trips that were flops. Off shore is like that, it's usually really good or really bad.

Hendo · 06-20-2022, 05:35 PM

We just got back yesterday from fishing with Mexican Gulf Fishing Co. Had 6 people and trip was 2300 plus almost 2000 in fuel, then plus tip. Ended up about 850-900 per person. Had a blast but dirty water is way out. Had to run 85 miles out. Fuel was 5.75 a gallon I believe at the marina. Those Freeman’s are bad ***** boats!

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Mitchell8 · 06-20-2022, 05:37 PM

Wow looks like I won’t be going to Venice for awhile!

Hendo · 06-20-2022, 05:41 PM

Plenty of meat though.

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IowaHunter · 06-20-2022, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Hendo

We just got back yesterday from fishing with Mexican Gulf Fishing Co. Had 6 people and trip was 2300 plus almost 2000 in fuel, then plus tip. Ended up about 850-900 per person. Had a blast but dirty water is way out. Had to run 85 miles out. Fuel was 5.75 a gallon I believe at the marina. Those Freeman’s are bad ***** boats!

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How much meat did you each get? Looks great!

Hendo · 06-20-2022, 06:34 PM

We had 8 tuna and my buddy and I’s share was probably 50 lbs worth. I love it so good with me!

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CTR0022 · 06-20-2022, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hendo

We had 8 tuna and my buddy and I’s share was probably 50 lbs worth. I love it so good with me!

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$18 a lb. Not bad, but that would really suck if you strike out and get skunked or only get a couple small fish.

Hendo · 06-20-2022, 07:18 PM

Agreed… that’s why you go with Mexican Gulf. **** near guaranteed! Yellowfin is 26/lb in Katy according to a buddy we went with?

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bbqfan5909 · 06-20-2022, 07:31 PM

That “free” gas increase will just come off the top, one way or another.

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Originally Posted by Greenheadless

Yes, but they have yet to buy me a 37’ Yellow Fin with trip 300’s…….

FYI, I pay personal mileage back to the company per the IRS rules, so, not exactly ‘free’.

nick05 · 06-20-2022, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hendo

We just got back yesterday from fishing with Mexican Gulf Fishing Co. Had 6 people and trip was 2300 plus almost 2000 in fuel, then plus tip. Ended up about 850-900 per person. Had a blast but dirty water is way out. Had to run 85 miles out. Fuel was 5.75 a gallon I believe at the marina. Those Freeman’s are bad ***** boats!

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I was with Hendo… always a great time with Mexican gulf. I will b back in August hope gas goes down lol!

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lilavidhunter · 06-20-2022, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by captainsling

Have you fished with Capt. Mike? We fished with him a couple years ago and goose egged both days. Never again.

No I have never fished with him. Just heard him on the radio.

Thanks for the info.

lilavidhunter · 06-20-2022, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Slew

Lol! I’m way too cheap!! I like the ocean perch rates!!

I want to come fish with you. Will probably be late Fall or more likely Spring next Spring

Hendo · 06-20-2022, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by nick05

I was with Hendo… always a great time with Mexican gulf. I will b back in August hope gas goes down lol!

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Nooooo….. I was with you Nicky G! Haha

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DEREKG22 · 06-21-2022, 10:02 AM

I fish out of freeport often....we catch yellowfin at the floaters....Ive done Venice as well....its just not worth it at those prices any longer as far as I'm concerned

HTOWN · 06-21-2022, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DEREKG22

I fish out of freeport often....we catch yellowfin at the floaters....Ive done Venice as well....its just not worth it at those prices any longer as far as I'm concerned

It cost me about 1k to run a 2 day tuna trip out of Freeport to catch tuna at these fuel prices. Unless I run further to Hoover, and that's out of my 36ft Contender

I know the plus side of Venice is the shorter runs and getting to ride in some slick boats. LA has a much better fishery, but that is a big price to pay for a day of fishin.

czechgrubworm · 06-21-2022, 02:26 PM

I have a friend going soon. Always exciting to see what happens and what they catch...

Greenheadless · 06-21-2022, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HTOWN

It cost me about 1k to run a 2 day tuna trip out of Freeport to catch tuna at these fuel prices. Unless I run further to Hoover, and that's out of my 36ft Contender

I know the plus side of Venice is the shorter runs and getting to ride in some slick boats. LA has a much better fishery, but that is a big price to pay for a day of fishin.

How far of a run it it?

What most people don’t realize, it might only be 30-40 miles to the rigs from the mouth of the river, it’s still 30 miles to the mouth of the river.

Every time we have went, it has been a 150-175 mile day dock to dock without a whole bunch of running around.

Quackerbox · 06-21-2022, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DEREKG22

I fish out of freeport often....we catch yellowfin at the floaters....Ive done Venice as well....its just not worth it at those prices any longer as far as I'm concerned

No kidding. I want to overnight tuna but there ain't no way I can swing that coin to fish to fish from Venice. I'd spend a little more and go to Costa Rica

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Greenheadless · 06-21-2022, 03:39 PM

We didn’t do a trip this year, but in years past, we would run 4 on a boat (most will take up to 6, but we want to be comfortable), 1 day fishing, tip for trip, fuel for boat, 2 nights at the their lodging for 4, fuel in the truck to get us there, ice, drinks, etc., and all groceries to feed us for two days (and we ate WELL, ie. ribeyes, etc.), would run us a little less than $1K per person. We would tally up all expenses at the end of the trip and split 4 ways even.

It wasn’t about the fishing, but the experience.

If fuel has doubled, it would only add about $250 per today.

06-18-2022, 05:38 PM	#1
RiverRat1 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bend TX Hunt In: San Saba	Tuna out of Venice With fuel so high and everything costing more just curious how much a 8-10 hour tuna trip out of Venice is costing these days. And are boats charging a fuel charge or rolling that into the price here along our coastline?

06-18-2022, 05:43 PM	#2
Greenheadless Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, TX Hunt In: Liberty County	Not sure what trips are running, but yo7 can check websites for costs. When it comes to fuel, they will typically fill up when you get back and hand you the bill to pay. Don’t expect the pay $ / gallon you see everywhere else either. Last time we went we ran just under 200 gallons of gas if I remember right. Last edited by Greenheadless; 06-18-2022 at 05:53 PM.

06-18-2022, 05:57 PM	#4
Fargus Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Willis Hunt In: DeWitt	Fish Venice told me they are using between 150 and 200 gallons a trip on a 36' Contender. MGFC is averaging about 250 gallons. The fuel cost is in addition to the price of the trip. Fish Venice used to charge $2200 all inclusive a couple years back. They have since change their price to $2100 plus fuel costs. Last edited by Fargus; 06-18-2022 at 05:59 PM.

06-18-2022, 07:31 PM	#11
kurt68 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Spring Hunt In: Waller County, Rocksprings and "H"	Just got back. 3000 for the boat plus gas. Was 2800 until gas at the dock gets above 5.75. It was 5.76 when we filled up back the dock at cypress cove marina I believe. It was about 5000 grand total plus tip. Plenty of fish though. This was with paradise outfitters. Attached Images

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06-18-2022, 05:50 PM	#3
HTOWN Eight Point Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Texas city Hunt In: ROCKSPRINGS	Trips are usually Trip cost plus fuel. So varies on what rig you fish on and how many miles you run. The majority of charters fill up at the dock while you unload and clean fish. So charter trip, plus fuel and tip

06-18-2022, 06:08 PM	#5
BobbyJoe Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Hunt In: Sabine County	and gas at the marina is running $6.50-7/gal. Throw in tip and you’re at 4 grand for a day trip

06-18-2022, 06:16 PM	#7
lilavidhunter Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The Woodlands Hunt In: Richland Springs	I listened to Mike Jeffcoat who is a Guide in Venice this Morning on the radio. He said most trips are about $5,000 total.

06-18-2022, 06:19 PM	#8
bowhunterhelm Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leander Hunt In: Leander/Christoval	I just booked an off shore trip our of Islamorada and several charters are charging a fuel surcharge.

06-18-2022, 07:11 PM	#9
boy wonder Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brock Hunt In: My dreams!	We were there about a month ago and saw a guy go up to pay a $2,000 fuel bill ��. We fished for reds and did pretty good. 1 day with a guide, then 5 days on our own.

06-18-2022, 08:39 PM	#12
RiverRat1 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bend TX Hunt In: San Saba	5k for a 8 hour fishing trip? Holy freaking nuts! I thought it was bad when they raised it to $1,200 including fuel. How much are the 48 hour party boats now?

06-18-2022, 08:49 PM	#13
Quackerbox Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia Hunt In: The woods	Find a trip running diesel engines. They shouldn't be paying road tax on fuel. That's what the chandeluer Islands guys are doing anyway Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

06-18-2022, 09:35 PM	#14
stickerpatch59 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: gonzales tx Hunt In: gonzales, and....	just remember; there is no road tax on boat fuel. so figure it out.

06-18-2022, 09:36 PM	#15
glen Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Temporary transient Hunt In: anywhere	Filled up a Sportfisher today on Rockport. It was 5.19 a gallon on diesel and gas was $7

06-18-2022, 10:27 PM	#18
Colton Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Hunt In: South Texas	****. That.

06-19-2022, 07:28 AM	#20
sasqy Ten Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: on Salt Creek Hunt In: my Sasquatch Suit	Wow ! Haven’t been in 6-7 years. Used to cost us 2k total for Capt. Eddie Burger for a whole day. Plus a tip. Wasn’t bad split 4 ways back then @ $500 each. Now looks like $1,250 a man 4x. Glad I got to go when I could afford it.

06-19-2022, 02:48 PM	#25
Double C Six Point Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NW Houston, Tx Hunt In: any place I can	A lot. I went 2 years ago and the fuel was an extra $1000 on top.

06-19-2022, 03:51 PM	#27
TeamAmerica Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Hunt In: Corsicana (Navarro County)	I just bought tuna steaks at Walmart for $8 a pound. Think I'll stick with crappie fishing for now! Meat tastes better anyway!

06-19-2022, 04:01 PM	#28
RMW Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Burr Hunt In: Down South	Good thang I hate fishing, lol

06-19-2022, 07:44 PM	#30
Fargus Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Willis Hunt In: DeWitt	Definitely hoping fuel prices take a substantial nose dive between now and November. Already have our deposit sent in.

06-19-2022, 07:49 PM	#31
Kingfisher789 Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Austin. Jim Ned Creek Hunt In: Tivydale. Nix. Brownwood	What are those Tuna worth to the buyer?

06-20-2022, 05:35 PM	#33
Hendo Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Waco, TX Hunt In: Limestone County, TX	We just got back yesterday from fishing with Mexican Gulf Fishing Co. Had 6 people and trip was 2300 plus almost 2000 in fuel, then plus tip. Ended up about 850-900 per person. Had a blast but dirty water is way out. Had to run 85 miles out. Fuel was 5.75 a gallon I believe at the marina. Those Freeman’s are bad ***** boats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-20-2022, 05:37 PM	#34
Mitchell8 Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: College Station Hunt In: Anywhere	Wow looks like I won’t be going to Venice for awhile!

06-20-2022, 05:41 PM	#35
Hendo Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Waco, TX Hunt In: Limestone County, TX	Plenty of meat though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-20-2022, 06:34 PM	#37
Hendo Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Waco, TX Hunt In: Limestone County, TX	We had 8 tuna and my buddy and I’s share was probably 50 lbs worth. I love it so good with me! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-20-2022, 07:18 PM	#39
Hendo Eight Point Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Waco, TX Hunt In: Limestone County, TX	Agreed… that’s why you go with Mexican Gulf. **** near guaranteed! Yellowfin is 26/lb in Katy according to a buddy we went with? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

06-21-2022, 10:02 AM	#45
DEREKG22 Six Point Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: League City TX - AMERICA Hunt In: Seeking	I fish out of freeport often....we catch yellowfin at the floaters....Ive done Venice as well....its just not worth it at those prices any longer as far as I'm concerned

06-21-2022, 02:26 PM	#47
czechgrubworm Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ennis Hunt In: Oklahoma	I have a friend going soon. Always exciting to see what happens and what they catch...

06-21-2022, 03:39 PM	#50
Greenheadless Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston, TX Hunt In: Liberty County	We didn’t do a trip this year, but in years past, we would run 4 on a boat (most will take up to 6, but we want to be comfortable), 1 day fishing, tip for trip, fuel for boat, 2 nights at the their lodging for 4, fuel in the truck to get us there, ice, drinks, etc., and all groceries to feed us for two days (and we ate WELL, ie. ribeyes, etc.), would run us a little less than $1K per person. We would tally up all expenses at the end of the trip and split 4 ways even. It wasn’t about the fishing, but the experience. If fuel has doubled, it would only add about $250 per today.