Charter Captain

About us

The Highliner Lodge is a growing, ambitious fishing lodge located in the remote fishing village of Pelican, Alaska (pop ~50).

As an expanding business we are looking for motivated, honest, hardworking and talented individuals.

Our lodge is home to some of the best sport fishing in the world. The average charter halibut landed in our area is 45 pounds (which is the highest average in the entire state of Alaska)... and is three times bigger than Sitka, Seward or Homer (this is a fact, not a hype, our stats are collected from ADFG statistics). The Highliner Lodge provides the best possible halibut fishing opportunities for our guests. We have charter halibut permits for both area 2C and area 3A on each boat and provide Guided Angler Fish (GAF) for all of our guests so that they may take a trophy sized halibut that they otherwise would have to release due to regulations.

Here, we are allowed to keep two halibut per day of any size for our guests. Most lodges in SE Alaska are restricted to one small fish per day. We also have the best king salmon catch rate in the state: 3 times better than Ketchikan, 4 times better than Petersburg, 10 times better than Juneau, 40 times better than Seward... and equal to, or better than, Sitka (again fact, not hype, from NMFS statistics). Where would you choose to take your guests fishing?

Please see our website: www.highlinerlodge.com

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking for long term employment with a growing company. Possible advancement / year around employment / profit sharing for the exceptional individual.

Qualifications: OUPV (6-PACK) NEAR COASTAL or better license, preference for experience fishing SE Alaskan saltwater (outside waters), hardworking, great people skills, attention to detail, good references, team player, must be very light or non-drinker and NO DRUGS. Pre-employment drug testing and enrollment in our random drug/alcohol testing program required.

We expect superior performance from our employees, in personal hygiene, professional contact with our customers and relations with other employees. The most important traits we look for when hiring a person is a good attitude and strong work ethic. You must also be adaptable, willing to help out in any capacity, and a team player. We fish ~4 guests per boat (they are 30-37') and you will not have a deckhand (unless running our 50' Delta). If you aren’t willing to put in long hours, this is not the place for you. We expect good manners, good grooming, and a professional appearance beyond reproach.

General Duties:
Guided fishing
Boat and lodge maintenance

Contract Period:
Approximately June 1 - Sept 1 (subject to change, possible extension depending on bookings)

Compensation:
-Base salary of $5,000-$6,000/month (DOE). This is paid as a day rate of $167-200 DOE for actual WORKING days only.

-Captains will typically average 80 days fishing per season with hardly any days off. When you are not guiding, you may be asked to do other work for the lodge and will be paid your same day rate.

-Gratuities averaging $300/day when guiding, share of lodge tip pool when performing shoreside work

-Generous bonus potential (end of season and performance bonuses)

-Referral bonus ($200 per guest that you bring to us)

-Room and board cost is only $500/mo and covers room, meals, use of laundry and weight room facilities. Meals are high quality and nutritious. There is also an employee lounge with wifi.

-Free fishing trip for 2 friends or family members at end of season

Future Opportunities:

-Annual Return Bonus ($1000-5000)

-Guest Rebooking Bonus ($100 per guest)

-Vested Ownership and Career Development Opportunities

-Profit Sharing Opportunities (for the exceptional individual)

To be considered for this position you must provide ALL of the following:

-Letter of interest

-Photo

-Resume

-References

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $12,000.00 - $18,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Tips

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccination of crew members is recommended but not required.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pelican, AK 99832: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• charter or commercial fishing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• OUPV Near Coastal (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $167 - $200