When you look at shows like the Deadliest Catch, you will see how dangerous the career of crab fishing can be in Alaska’s Bering Sea. The main areas that you will find the three major crabs are Bristol Bay, Kodiak Island, the Bering Sea and Dutch Harbor. In the Deadliest Catch the 8 vessels operate out of Dutch Harbor and spend months in the Bering Sea trying to catch the largest numbers of crabs. From October they go out in search of the King Crab, and from January, the Opilio Crab or Snow Crab is harvested. A crabbing vessel normally consists of between 4 and 10 crew members and the skipper. It takes years to become a skipper of a crabbing vessel, but it is not that easy to become a rookie member of the crew, known as a greenhorn, either. You will normally have to start working in the ...

With Alaska fishing being the largest industry in the state and responsible for the majority of the economy, jobs are in demand. The fish harvesting and crabbing jobs are high paying, albeit dangerous, but one industry that also pays a fairly good salary is the fish processing industry. The Bristol Bay region is responsible for many of the top fish processing companies in the state, and it is here where new jobs are soon going to be available. A new company called Togiak Seafoods has opened in the Togiak area as a collaborative effort between Copper River Seafoods and the Bristol Bay Economic Development Corporation for the salmon processing industry. This is a 4 Billion Dollar company that has been started to rejuvenate Togiak and more specifically the processing building there. It was no...

The Summer Season is almost at an end in Alaska and along with the ice, snows and freezing temperatures come some of the highest paying jobs you can find anywhere in the world. The most famous and deadly job working during the Fall and Winter is King Crabbing. The Bering Sea is the common location for crab harvesting trawlers to work and this intense and extremely risky job might just be the thing for you. Looking at some other fishing jobs you can find in Alaska starting from September are Mackerel, Pacific Cod, and Sablefish or Black Cod. Aside from these specific season openings at this time you can also work in the many other ongoing fisheries including the Winter Salmon, Halibut, Shrimp, Lingcod, and Pollock. There are many types of fishing jobs you can get during the winter months in...

The trout and salmon fishing seasons in Alaska run from the end of April and mid May and are enjoyed by people from all over the world. Many Alaska fishing charters take tour groups into the best parts of Alaska. Fisherman’s Choice Charters is one of the top fishing charters in Alaska and has won various awards for being the best trout fishing and salmon fishing charter. The areas that they cover include 3 rivers in the Mat-Su Valley, namely the Deshka River, Talkeetna River and Little Susitna Rivers, which are home to some of the most abundant fish populations in the state. The Mat-Su Valley is almost as big as the state of West Virginia, and with an area this large, you need a top fishing charter to show tourists where the best spots are. This and other charter companies always need cr...

A recent year-long study off the coast of Alaska in the Outer Continental Shelf by the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Institute of Social and Economic Research and Northern Economics Inc, has revealed that a new development could create 35 000 jobs throughout the state every year. This Outer Continental Shelf Development will offer much needed job security and new jobs for the major cities in Alaska as well as the more rural areas creating a 5 percent statewide increase in the population. This is great news for Alaska’s economy, because aside from the actual development that will create oil jobs and gas jobs in Alaska, it will also provide additional opportunities for travel jobs, tour guide jobs, Alaskan fishing jobs, and much more. Shell Exploration and Production was responsible f...

Alaska provides the most stunning setting for travel at any time of year, and there are tons of national parks that visitors can tour. This means that tour guide jobs, hunting jobs, fishing instructor jobs, and other park jobs are available throughout the state. Below are just some of the magnificent places where you can work when you come to Alaska. Denali National Park and Preserve Featuring the highest mountain in North America, Mount McKinley which is 20, 320 feet, Denali National Park also offers various other large mountains and glaciers with more than 6 acres of a wonderful sub arctic eco system. Visitors can see mammals such as grizzly bears, Dall sheep, wolves, and of course moose. In 1976 this park was named an international biosphere reserve. You can find Denali about 240 miles ...

Finding jobs in this day and age can be tough, but if you want to make a lot of money in a short space of time, you may think that it is completely impossible. Well, think again! With AlaskaJobFinder you are given endless possibilities to pursue your dream job to make a lot of money, whether you are looking for a long term career or a gap year job. The Alaska fishing industry is a great place to start if you want to take on a well paying job and explore the wonderful scenery and mysteriousness of Alaska. There are over 65 thousand positions that employers have to offer in various different fishing jobs means that you can find the perfect job anywhere no matter what your level, age, or experience. From tons of on-shore fishing processing plants, to fishing crews of 2 to over 100, ...

In Alaska there are a multitude of fishing jobs available if you are looking for excitement and adventure, and excellent earning potential. Taking a gap year and working in Alaska gives you the chance to learn more about the commercial and private fishing industry including crab fishing, salmon harvesting, ground fishing, and even seafood processing. At AlaskaJobFinder, you will get all the resources you need to pursue a job in the fishing industry in the 5 regions of Alaska. You will find out how to apply, how to get there, what you need to take, important industry information, detailed employer profiles, and more. When you become a member you will also gain full access to a database of current jobs that you can apply for. ...