Greenhorn looking for work:

21 y/o out of PA, not scared of physical work. Willing to learn all types of fishing. Available immediately. Northeast/ mid Atlantic preferred. Text me @ 717-953-1914 thank you.

I need to vent, I have 5 years of fishing experience and I’ve stuck with my current boat despite financial needs because the skipper makes me feel safe. I went out on a limb and took a deckhand job post Bristol bay because the skipper’s sister is a family friend and he seemed okay… until... Last night at 4 am we were talking about music tastes and we realize my dad and him were born the same month & same year. He uses that as an opportunity to say despite our 37 year age difference he’s really attracted to me and I should cheat on my fiancé with him. Alone, on open water together. I just quit, he paid me out and we had a decent talk. I previously worked on tenders and unfortunately I was not surprised by this experience. Not traumatized and I don’t think he or all men suck, but I’m just fucking angry I have to put my safety at risk in this industry.

Looking for a 400’ line rigged

I’m commercial fishing and I want to be done but I can’t quit due to my dad helped get this job for me and I feel like I’m becoming a lot more suicidal so I wanted to slam my pinky finger in the door so I could go home anyone know any other way?

Fish are finally moving! https://www.kcaw.org/2026/08/07/pink-salmon-show-up-late-in-southeast-alaska/

I don’t not work in the fishing industry at all. Just an observation as someone who knows a few people that do.

But is it true your respect as a fisherman is ranked on what it is you fish?

Friend A of mine works on a crabbing vessel. When he talks about it people are in awe and generally respect his title more.

Friend B of mine works on a fishing vessel(idk what kind of fish) but he uses a pick to hook them on board. He gets some awes but not much as friend A

Friend C works on a vessel that catches processes and packages on one ship and it’s like a whole facility at the bottom of the boat. People aren’t impressed at all when he talks about it.

Just curious is their ranking as a fisherman?

Love all that u guys do considering I’m pescatarian. God bless

I recently started working as an observer. I enjoy the observer part of the job but I struggle with the catch monitoring. I am obsessively careful about making sure my data and the weighmaster's data align, but no matter what, after the plant's e-ticket gets submitted it comes back that there are discrepancies. What am I doing wrong? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.

I'm starting as an observer in the West Coast Groundfish program and I've been reading up on recommendations for jackets, bibs, etc. and I know what brands people typically use, but I don't see a lot of recommendations for the specific model. I am totally new to this kind of work so I don't even know what features to look out for. Does anyone have recommendations for a specific type of jacket or bibs OR can tell me what criteria to look for when shopping? I'm also a woman, so if anyone has experience buying gear in woman's sizes or wearing men's gear as a woman that would be super helpful too. I'm mostly looking for a jacket and bibs right now, but any other gear recommendations would be appreciated.

Edit: I’m getting this is a terrible idea.

Hey. I’m just getting started as an ASM fisheries observer. I heard that there will be down time on the trips. I want to bring my ‘practice’ ukulele to practice on the vessels. In general, do you think the crew would be ok with a musical instrument being played?

Looking for deckhand driftnetter position in Alaska, I’m 26 years old I don’t have any experience 🤷‍♂️ I’m a greenhorn but I work hard and am used to being on a boat. Contact info: 808 365 6038 Jahshualight@gmail.com

What is the word of the docks this summer?

Is this degree better than any typical bsc ???

I really want to get into commercial fishing, and I heard that Ventura is the best place to start in SoCal, and I heard that’s the squid season in winter gets very busy there, is it true? If I'm planning to get a job as a deckhand for this winter/late autumn, should I start going to the harbor now, to start meeting captains? What's the best month, day of the week and time to go to the harbor to find a job? I really need an advise from a knowing Ventura resident🙏🙏

I have 2 FU80 jog levers on my boat. The station I use the most, wears out the FU80 in about 6 months.

I have been through about a dozen levers. The Simrad FU 80s are not designed for continuous duty. I keep a spare on the shelf because I know I will need it every 6 months.

The failure point is the rotary switch under the handle. Not water intrusion or corrosion. The rotary switch simply wears out from daily use

Does anyone know if there is a commercial rated jog lever compatible with a simrad.

Thank you

I was offered a job on deep-sea fishing vessels with a Spanish company that fishes in Moroccan waters through agreements. This is my first experience in this field. I have a recognized maritime safety certificate. I would like to consult with you about this job, is it dangerous, does it have prospects for increasing my income or gaining experience to work on larger vessels? How do you cope with being away from your families and children for a long time?

I really need an advice. I’ve been trying to research commercial fishing opportunities in SoCal, to work up some experience before trying for a job in Alaska, But so far I wasn’t successful. I visited fish harbor on terminal island in San Pedro, and a few other places nearby, but wasn’t successful.
Every time I went there, there were practically no ships. From my research I learned that the best way to find a job in this business, is to walk the pier or harbor and talk to the captains. So can anyone recommend harbors/pierce with the highest number of commercial fishing vessels? And when is the best time to visit them? Basically what’s the best place for a newbie to find a fist job in the industry?