Can I Make Money as a Fishing Guide?
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Your average professional fishing guide makes around $55,000 per year.
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Fly fishing guides make a bit more at $59,000 per year.
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The most in-demand guides can earn up to $85,000 annually.
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According to the outdoor guide job description from State University, the average outdoor guide makes $75 to $150 per day.
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Guides in high-demand tourist areas can make up to $400 a day.
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A new fishing guide will earn around $24,000 a year.
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Experienced fishing guides with over 10 years experience can make up to $90,000 a year if running between 100-200 trips annually.
How Do I Start a Fishing Guide?
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Decide if you are a "people person."
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Knowing how to catch fish is important, but interacting with people and being patient is crucial.
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Beginner’s guide equipping essential knowledge and skills to become a successful angler.
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Fishing for beginners can be a great way to start.
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Freshwater fishing requires minimal equipment and offers opportunities to catch various fish species.
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Fishing is an enjoyable outdoor activity suitable for anyone, regardless of age or experience.