Also called: Fly-Fishing Guide, Charter Guide
Takes clients fishing on rivers, lakes, or coastal waters, teaching technique and finding the fish.
You row a drift boat down a Montana river with two clients, tying their flies, reading the water, and coaching their casts. When someone lands their first big trout, you net it and snap the photo. Guiding is seasonal, so many guides follow the fish.
Paid per trip plus tips; seasonal.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. State guide license in many states, first aid, and lots of fishing experience; guide schools exist.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average.
Low risk for 10 years. Sonar and apps help find fish, but teaching clients and running a safe trip stay human.
Classes: Biology, Business, PE or fitness.
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