Hiring Enthusiastic & Responsible Fishing Guide
If you are highly passionate about fishing — especially the adventurous and big game side of it — and believe you can meet our standards, look no further.
This is a saltwater fishing adventure operation based on the Lower Mainland West Coast, often launching from Richmond and travelling to destinations including Nanaimo, Howe Sound, the Gulf Islands, and even Victoria.
Target species may include Lingcod, Rockfish, Halibut, Salmon (multiple species), Spot Prawns, Greenling, Flatfish, Cabezon, Pacific Cod, Black Cod, Skate, Crabs, and more. Specific targets depend on the season, ocean conditions, and client preferences.
Candidates will be evaluated on two levels:
First, the fundamental requirements:
- Ability and qualifications to tow, launch, and operate boats safely
- Understanding of boating and fishing regulations
- Ability to work well with different types of clients and personalities
- Previous guiding experience is preferred
Second, the potential to become a top-level guide:
- Passion for fishing
- Ability to learn quickly and continuously improve
- Competitive mindset and strong work ethic
The owner of this business is an extremely hardcore fisherman himself. By “hardcore,” we mean personally fighting and landing hundreds of large white sturgeon, blue marlin, bluefin tuna, swordfish, and even great white sharks — seriously.
In addition, whenever he fishes, it often means extremely long hours from darkness to darkness, fishing competitively whether on his own boat or while travelling and chartering elsewhere. Because of this, the guides trained under this operation must have the potential to become elite anglers themselves.
Pros of the Job:
1) Competitive pay, tips, and performance bonuses on successful trips
2) Opportunity to turn passion into a career
3) Access to the boat for personal fishing during approved days off
4) Learn directly from highly experienced and serious fishermen
5) Opportunity to become one of the top anglers in the area with access to advanced gear and information
6) Potential worldwide big game fishing opportunities during vacations
7) Possibility of future profit-sharing or company partnership for exceptional performers
Let’s also be honest about the challenges:
1) Poor guiding performance — especially repeatedly — may result in loss of bonuses or employment
2) Early mornings, long hours, sun exposure, rough weather, and saltwater conditions are part of the job
3) Cleaning and maintenance are unavoidable parts of professional guiding
4) This job requires constant thinking, decision-making, and effort — it is not a relaxing position
Overall, this is not just a guiding job. It is an opportunity suited for highly passionate anglers who want to seriously develop their skills and build something meaningful in the fishing industry.
If this sounds like the right fit for you, feel free to contact us directly.
We look forward to having you onboard.
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Profit sharing
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
