USCG Sport Fishing Charter Captain & Guide (Alaska)

USCG Sport Fishing Charter Captain & Guide (Alaska) Posted by Whaler's Cove Lodge on 01/05/2026 Job Basics Industry Sector: Fishing, Fitness, Hunting/Shooting, Lifestyle, Outdoor Job Categories: Guide (raft,fish,bike hunt,horse etc.), Hospitality & Lodge Staff, Outdoor Education, Outfitter- Adventure Travel Staff Company Type: Recreation, Service State: AK City: Angoon Country: United States Required Experience: 5 - 7 years Job Type: Seasonal Full Time Salary: $25,000 - $45,000/season Required to Relocate: Yes Required to Travel: No Employee May Telecommute: No Job Seeker Must Live Within: 50+ miles Job Description & Requirements Sport Fishing Charter Captain & Guide Whaler’s Cove Lodge is entering into its 44th Season of hosting Sport Fishing and Wilderness Adventures. We are looking for talented and qualified Alaska Guides. REMOTE LOCATION Whaler’s Cove Lodge is a REMOTE lodge on a small ISLAND. There are no roads, no cars, no stores where you can go to purchase necessities or other desired goods. There is no Amazon delivery. There are no coffee shops, salons or movie theaters. There is nowhere to go out to eat other than at the lodge. Killisnoo Island consists of a few private homes and the lodge... that’s it. And technology is not guaranteed. Although this is seasonal employment; we prefer a multi-season commitment. Fishing and adventure guiding which will include: Freshwater vessels and occasional fly out operations (up to 6 guests) including saltwater boat transfers to intertidal salt/fresh water fishing opportunities. Use of kayaks, canoes and inflatable whitewater rafts, outboard powered (prop and jet) boats and skiffs. Safe use of firearms and a professional knowledge of both spin cast and fly-fishing techniques is required . Saltwater vessel operations (up to 6 guests) including fishing for salmon, halibut, gray cod, ling cod, black cod (sablefish) and 30 species of rock fish. Demonstrable knowledge of small boat operation (Diesel Inboard and single & twin Gas Outboard up to 35’ in length), including close quarter handling, anchoring (shore and deep water) and maintenance/cleaning is required . Wildlife viewing and photography excursions (up to 6 guests) which may include Alaskan brown bears, eagles, humpback and killer whales, and other local wildlife are often requested by guests. A working knowledge of coastal mammals, birds and fish is required. Daily checks and minor maintenance of all equipment related to guiding. This includes, but is not limited to, all fishing gear (rods/reels/down-riggers), fishing tackle, safety equipment, firearms, and vessels. Ensuring all state and federal fishing and guiding regulations are strictly adhered to. Whaler’s Cove Lodge has a zero tolerance for fishing regulation infractions by staff or guests. This includes fish species identification, measurement, and species retention and release techniques. All guides are responsible for ensuring quality control (bleeding and icing) of retained fish onboard vessel or during the guided trip. All guides must be willing to acquire local knowledge of cultures, waters, tides (up to 25’ vertical swing in 6 hours), fishing areas, wildlife viewing areas, and geographical landmarks. We do not expect applicants to know our area, but it is expected that the guide will be able to learn and retain this knowledge. All guides must be able demonstrate safe operation of equipment and sufficient skills before hosting clients solo. Summary of Essential Job Functions Guides need to be prepared to put in long days (10-12 hours). Guide Experience - Whaler’s Cove Lodge fishes a 750 square mile saltwater area and over 50 freshwater systems and lakes. Because of the tremendous variety of water and 40 different species of sport fish, there will naturally be a learning curve. Guides will go through extensive training and area orientations throughout their first years. However, all guides must possess first-hand knowledge of a wide range of gear usage. This includes fly fishing. If you have never thrown a fly and cannot instruct someone on how to fly fish, please do not apply! We are looking for fishing guides who have past guiding with extensive boating experience, as well as a well-rounded fishing knowledge, including terminal tackle. Our guides must be congenial and friendly people with a positive outlook and a willingness to learn everything from fishing techniques to local history and culture. More importantly, we will only consider guides that have as much experience as a naturalist (on land) as they do on the water . Dates of Employment - Be available for the en