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Abstract
Despite the contribution of recreational and charter fishing in the economy, there has not been any efficiency analysis conducted on charter fishing industry. This study aims to conduct a production analysis and measure the technical efficiency of the charter fishing industry of North Carolina using a translog stochastic production function. Analysis suggests number of trips made by the captains is influenced by vessel length, fuel, bait and ice. Captains become more efficient with experience. Using larger boats will help to increase the number of trips made by charter boats.