Fishing Boat Insurance

Coverage for fishing boats and equipment.

Typical cost: $300 – $1,200 per year

Fishing Boat Insurance

Fishing boat insurance covers bass boats, center console boats, and other vessels used primarily for fishing. Coverage should protect expensive fishing electronics, tackle, and outboard motors that can cost as much as the boat itself.

Equipment Coverage

Fish finders, GPS/chartplotters, trolling motors, and tackle can represent thousands in equipment. Ensure your policy covers fishing gear adequately—standard limits may be insufficient.

What's covered

Hull Coverage

Covers the boat structure including built-in features.

Motor Coverage

Protects expensive outboard motors from damage and theft.

Electronics Coverage

Covers fish finders, GPS, radar, and other electronics.

Fishing Equipment

Protects rods, reels, tackle, and fishing gear.

Tournament Coverage

Optional coverage for fishing tournament entry fees.

Tips

  • Itemize expensive fishing electronics for adequate coverage
  • Outboard motors may need separate agreed value coverage
  • Consider personal property coverage for tackle and equipment
  • Tournament fishermen should add entry fee coverage
  • Lock motors and use anti-theft devices at ramps

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