Fishing Guide Jobs
Fishing Guide jobs are open across outdoor recreation, tourism, charter services, and conservation organizations, at levels from entry-level and seasonal to lead and head guide, with specializations in fly fishing, saltwater charters, and freshwater bass or trout guiding. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Exciting Career Opportunity in the International Hunting and Fishing
Industry
Trek International Safaris, Inc. is an industry leading travel company. We have connected discerning travelers with exceptional hunting, fishing, and adventure experiences around the world for over 50 years.
Founded in 1973, Trek has built its reputation through destination expertise, trusted international outfitter relationships, and highly personalized service—from initial trip planning through the client's return home.
We are seeking an accomplished sales professional to join our team and help grow the business through new client development, relationship management, and exceptional service.
As an ideal candidate, you will be an accomplished sales professional who enjoys the outdoors, competitive, curious, organized, personable, and genuinely committed to exceptional client service. You will need to be he able to travel internationally and have at at least five years of sales excellence. You need a confident leader adept at developing and executing strategies to attract new business, improve the client experience and grow market share.
You would be joining a team of seasoned travel professionals dedicated to our core values of honesty, integrity, and reliability. We serve an affluent clientele who expect the highest level of service, and we take great pride in delivering flawless, unforgettable adventures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive planning and execution of sales strategies to grow our client base
- Lead sales and communication with outfitters for countries in your territory
- Analyze industry trends and build client and partner relationships
- Assess current competitor offerings, seeking opportunities for differentiation
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the logistical dynamics of the company’s destination portfolio and the ability to communicate and plan international adventures with our clients and our outfitter partners
- Assist with representing the organization at key industry trade shows
- Travel to international destinations to build client and partner relationships
- Work closely with marketing to develop campaigns that connect with prospects
Skills/Experience:
- At least 5 years of demonstrated sales success
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to manage multiple high priority clients and projects simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and follow through
- Professional presence and confidence when working with high-value clients and business partners
- Ability to work effectively under deadlines in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment
Education: Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)
Experience: Sales: Five years (Required)
Work Location: Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Office Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00AM to 5:00PM
International travel, client meetings, trade shows, and business events may occasionally require schedule flexibility.
This is not a remote or hybrid opportunity.
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
- Bass Pro Shops23
- Scheels Sports7
- Lynker1
- Cabela's1
- Jax Mercantile1
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Agriculture & Farming
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in fishing guide jobs.
- Current state fishing guide license or outfitter permit for the operating region
- CPR and Wilderness First Aid certification, often requiring current cards at hire
- Minimum of two to five seasons of guided fishing experience on specific water types
- U.S. Coast Guard OUPV or Master license for any offshore or charter boat operations
- Proficiency in fly casting instruction, bait rigging, or species-specific techniques relevant to the employer
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record for towing trailers and transporting clients
Tips for Your Fishing Guide Job Search
List every water body you know
Your resume should name specific rivers, lakes, bays, and coastal zones where you have guided. Employers hire for local water knowledge, so a vague reference to freshwater experience tells them far less than 'upper Madison River, Montana' does.
Attach your certifications before applying
CPR, Wilderness First Aid, Coast Guard licensing for offshore work, and state-required fishing guide licenses should appear in a dedicated section near the top of your resume. Missing one that the posting requires will get your application filtered out immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists fishing guide openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by season and launch date
Outfitters hire months before peak season opens. Search now for summer and fall openings rather than waiting until spring. Applications submitted after a lodge fills its guide roster go into a waitlist pile that rarely converts.
Bring a client reference sheet to interviews
Prepare a one-page list of three to five past clients or repeat customers willing to speak to your guiding style, safety record, and species knowledge. Outfitters ask for references late in the process, and having them ready signals professionalism.
Negotiate tip structure alongside base pay
Many guide positions blend a day rate with client gratuities. Before accepting an offer, ask how tips are handled, whether they are pooled or kept individually, and what a typical guide takes home per trip so you can compare offers accurately.
Fishing Guide Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most fishing guides?
Bass Pro Shops, Scheels Sports, and Lynker are hiring the most fishing guides right now, with openings concentrated in Florida, Minnesota, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is highest around peak fishing seasons, so postings from these employers move quickly.
How many fishing guide jobs are remote?
About 0% of fishing guide openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, largely limited to roles in guide coordination, trip planning, booking management, or virtual fly-tying instruction. On-water guiding positions require physical presence at the fishing location by definition and account for the large majority of listings.
How do you become a fishing guide?
Start by obtaining your state fishing guide or outfitter license, which typically requires passing a written exam, submitting proof of experience, and paying a licensing fee. Add CPR and Wilderness First Aid certifications. Build documented time on target water by working as an assistant guide, then apply to outfitters operating in your specialty, whether fly fishing, inshore, offshore, or freshwater species.
Can you get hired as a fishing guide with little experience?
Yes, some outfitters hire entry-level candidates as assistant guides or dock hands who shadow lead guides and handle logistics before running their own trips. Your strongest asset at this stage is demonstrable water knowledge on local fisheries, a clean driving record for towing boats, and current safety certifications, since employers can teach guiding technique but not local geography.
What does the fishing guide interview process look like?
Most outfitters start with a phone or video call covering your species experience, the waters you know well, and your availability across the season. A working interview or trial trip on the water is common, where the hiring manager evaluates your casting instruction, boat handling, client communication, and safety awareness. Reference checks focusing on past clients and previous employers typically follow before an offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to fishing guide jobs?
You can find and apply to fishing guide jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from outfitters, charter operations, lodges, and conservation organizations across the United States. Search for roles that match your water experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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