Alaska Crab Fishing Jobs - Ever Wanted To Get An Alaska Fishing Job?
By Jason Marcus
I'm sure you've heard of Alaska crab fishing jobs, and if you're like many ambitious people today, you want to try it out. After all, Alaska is a mecca for outdoor lovers everywhere, as there are few places that offer the natural scenery that it does.
If you are looking for jobs, here is the low down on what you can expect, and if you do decide to get one, where to apply.
Keep in mind, if you are planning to get Alaska crab fishing jobs, you will be doing this during the winter, and therefore it will be freezing while you work. Most of the time, you will be working just off the Aleutian Islands, and the season is not very long. You might even venture into Russian territory during the season.
Of course, since the season is so short, you can expect to work long and hard, and don't plan on having much free time. 15-20 hour days are not uncommon, and you will be working every day of the week.
Here's another thing to keep in mind: the number of crab fish in Alaska waters has been dwindling in recent years, and nobody really knows the reason. However, one thing it does mean is that there are very fee jobs available, so if you do want to get accepted, you'd better apply well in advance of the season, or you will not get in.
What kind of work can you expect to do as a beginner? Generally, you will begin as a deckhand, and do things such as loading and offloading supplies, as well as the equipment.
You might get the nets ready for fishing as well. In addition, you will be storing the fish in the holds of the ship, generally keeping them in ice and sometimes salt. You will be cleaning the ship, and generally performing all the dirty work that you think of when you think of Alaska crab fishing jobs.
One thing you can be certain of: these jobs are not for the faint of heart. In addition to the long hours at
