### Question
How does FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT define charter fishing?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1802*, **charter fishing** is defined as:

> fishing from a vessel carrying a passenger for hire (as defined in section 2101(21a) of title 46) who is engaged in recreational fishing

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1802*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-FISHERY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERALLY**

