Overview
Fishing Guides plan, organise and provide guided fishing trips for individuals or groups.
Day-to-day
- meets and introduces members of a tour on arrival
- organises and supervises groups involved in outdoor fishing adventures
- sets up and maintains equipment, and ensures equipment is safe and in working condition
- demonstrates and provides instruction in the use of equipment and techniques required for participation
- provides advice on safety measures, and ensures activities are conducted in a manner to minimise risk to participants
- responds to emergencies by providing first aid assistance and takes appropriate further action if required
- answers questions and advises on local interest points
- may maintain written reports of daily activities and carry out other administrative work.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Stressful
To become a Fishing Guide
You usually need extensive fishing experience to work as a Fishing Guide. While formal qualifications aren't essential, a Vocational Education and Training (VET) course in outdoor recreation may be useful.