Fishing Career

[Alec Hassen]

I am looking into finding a career in the fishing industry.  I am 19 years old and currently enrolled in my local community college  I have a passion for fishing, particularly steel head fishing  I am a 3rd generation steelhead fisherman and I have the fly fishing/Center pin down to an art.I love the river and I want a career where I can make a difference to people looking into any type of fishing.  Some people are not as fortunate as I have been being born into the love of fishing  I would like to help those people learn the art of fishing and the love of the river. 

Any suggestions how I can go about achieving this goal?

Sincerely,

Alec Hassen

[Scott F]

Do you know anyone who is currently making a living doing what you want to do? Take them out to dinner and have a long talk with them. 

[gardnerjigman]

Best bet would be to start guiding part time most likely until you think you are profitable enough to go full time with it. Nothing about it is easy, and I would argue that it takes a long time before you are profitable at all. (not you in particular, a guide in general). Make small, achievable goals and and start working your way towards them. Too often I see people that want to go from zero to 60 in the snap of a finger. Take your time, do it right and set/achieve smaller goals along the way. 

[Choporoz]

http://www.alaskanleaderfisheries.com/index.php?page=employment

[soflabasser]

How about studying to become a Fisheries Biologist? You can work for the state and help manage fish populations in places where people enjoy fishing.

[MassBass]

keep going with school!