Working in Alaska

Hello Fishies!

With Deadliest Catch Season 3 beginning to air, I thought this might be a good time to talk seriously about getting a job in the seafood industry. Every year the viewership has grown and I am sure that this year will be no different. That being said, the number of people wanting a spot on one of the Bering Sea boats will increase exponentially.

The possibility of someone who has no sea time or experience actually landing a job on one of the Alaska highliners is very slim. I would urge you instead to see what is available in an area nearer to you. Most fishermen work their way up from processing to gill net or other salmon fisheries, to tuna boats and so on.

Today I will concentrate more on processing jobs.

This person has put together a nice little website about his summer working for Pederson Point Seafoods, a processor in Bristol Bay. There is a ton of information and photos relating to the work and the area.

PPT-2003

Here are some other processors:

Yardarm Knot Inc. | Home

Trident Seafoods :: Home

Deep Sea Fisheries, Inc. owns and provides management services to fishing and processing vessels. Offers quality seafood products and commercial fishing employment.

While the following sites are full of good information, they make some promises that they probably won’t be able to keep. Be aware that some charge a fee for their services!

Alaska Jobs, Alaska Fishing & Deckhand Jobs - Alaska Job Finder

Alaska Fishing Jobs Clearinghouse

Alaska fishing jobs Home

Deep Sea Fishermen's Union

State employment sites:

Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Alaska Job Center Network

Stay tuned!

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