Start Date: May 10, 2025
End Date: September 30, 2025
Apply/Send Resume: [email protected]
About Us:
Ever dream of guiding fly fishing in Alaska chasing salmon, char and trout in an incredible environment? Fly Guides, based in Haines, Alaska, is looking for guides with a passion for fly fishing, teaching new anglers, and sharing the joy of fishing with guests.
We are a small guiding outfit and looking for friendly, self-starter guides who can provide a high quality experience in a unique environment. Full time employment would preferably begin in early May through the end of September (dates flexible). We work with a range of anglers from complete beginners to well-seasoned anglers, so a broad range of skills including competent instruction is essential. Most of our angling is road-access, however we also have a fly-out program guiding remote rivers in our region.
Haines offers incredible opportunities for down-day activities in a world class wilderness area including crabbing, shrimping, fishing for halibut, hiking/trail running, stand up paddleboarding, packrafting, fat biking, road biking, hunting (winter backcountry skiing). Road access to the Yukon leads to a completely different environment with endless fisheries and mountains to explore. Summer festivals such as the Haines Brewfest, Southeast Alaska State Fair and more make Haines a fun place to spend a summer!
Job Details:
-Full time hourly employment (Early May to End of September)
-Owner will assist in finding housing in Haines and possibly provide housing stipend
-Wages starting at $20/hour plus generous tips; Hourly wage based on experience
Essential Duties/Functions (specific areas of responsibility including, but not limited to):
-Provide a safe and high quality experience for all guests
-Full instruction for beginner anglers
-Manage timing of day trips
-Assist in maintenance of gear
-Assist owner in keeping company vehicles clean and ready for guide use
-Maintain inventory on gear & food for guiding
-Be flexible for on-call, last minute trips
-Maintain a high degree of customer service and high customer satisfaction
-Maintain a positive working environment with fellow guides, reservation staff and owner
-Maintain clear communication with owner and reservations staff on day to day operations
-Perform other tasks and duties as required
-Reports directly to Fly Guides owner
Qualifications & Skills:
-Current First Air & CPR at least (WAFA or WFR preferred)
-Clean driving record with no major offenses in the past 5 years
-Swiftwater Rescue Technician (preferred and cert can be acquired in Haines)
-US citizens or have a Work Visa for the US
-Previous experience as a fly fishing guide is preferred
-Be able to work holidays, evenings and weekends
-Be able to work in inclement weather and uneven surfaces, including fast current
-Excellent customer service, guest relations and conflict management skills to resolve problems and concerns calmly and effectively.
-Flexibility and adaptability to work and have a courteous and professional behavior
To apply send letter of interest and resume to [email protected]
