Also called: Fishing Guide
Takes clients fishing, teaching them to cast and find fish on rivers, lakes, or saltwater flats.
They row a drift boat down a river at dawn, tie on flies, and coach clients on casting. Knowledge of insects and fish behavior is key. Montana, Alaska, and Florida are guide hotspots.
Estimate; seasonal with tips.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. State guide licenses; first aid; years of fishing experience.
Ways in: Certification, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Fisheries Science, Outdoor Recreation.
Growing about average. Steady.
Low risk for 10 years. Fish-finding apps exist, but reading water and teaching casting stay human.
Classes: Biology, Earth science, Business.
Official data: O*NET occupation 39-7012.
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