How Do I Become an Independent Fishing Guide?

Your average professional fishing guide makes around $55,000 per year.
Fly fishing guides make a bit more at $59,000 per year.
The most in-demand guides can earn up to $85,000 annually.
According to the outdoor guide job description from State University, the average outdoor guide makes $75 to $150 per day.
Guides in high-demand tourist areas can make up to $400 a day.
A new fishing guide will earn around $24,000 a year.
Experienced fishing guides with over 10 years experience can make up to $90,000 a year if running between 100-200 trips annually.

Decide if you are a "people person."
Knowing how to catch fish is important, but interacting with people and being patient is crucial.
Beginner’s guide equipping essential knowledge and skills to become a successful angler.
Fishing for beginners can be a great way to start.
Freshwater fishing requires minimal equipment and offers opportunities to catch various fish species.
Fishing is an enjoyable outdoor activity suitable for anyone, regardless of age or experience.