Crab Fisherman

You’ve probably seen similar jobs on TV. Shows like “Deadliest Catch” have made the industry a lot more popular, but they also showcase the dangers of such a job. However, if you haven’t heard any of the details before, we’re here to enlighten you.

Crab Fisherman stand to make up to $50,000 per season, so if you’re detail-oriented, can work long, arduous hours in the worst weather conditions, and don’t mind being away from your family for long, it might be a career worth looking into. But, be careful, it’s not just the physically draining aspect of the job you need to watch out for!

Sure, you might be able to move 600 or 800-pound crap bots across the deck, but keep in mind that this industry has an incredibly high death rate, from drowning to hypothermia. There’s always a risk you could get knocked over by a crab pot or get tangled in rope, not to mention being swept overboard when the weather is particularly bad.

Crab fishermen may not need a diploma to enter the industry, but they do need to be in top physical shape. They also can’t simply go out at sea whenever they please as the equipment is incredibly pricey, so they’ll have to work under a seasoned fisherman’s wing for years before they could start their own business.

Those who are just starting out go for less competitive catches. Some of the dangers stay the same, as expected from any jobs that take place at sea. But, to start, you could end up catching Salmon and work your way up.

If working on a boat for months on end in some of the harshest weather conditions out there you might be fit for the job, but is the money worth it knowing how deadly being a crab fisherman could be?