Commercial fishing offers a lucrative career for people seeking adventure on the water. Whether you're starting your own commercial fishing business or joining an existing business, you need the right equipment and licensing for the job. Those who don't want to sail the open waters, but still want to take advantage of the commercial fish market, can specialize in commercial fish farming.
You can also order a variety of fish and other aquatic cuisine from bulk fish providers. Whichever form of commercial fishing suits your business needs, remember these pointers.
1. You must get the proper licensing for yourself and your employees.
2. A commercial fish farm can do more than provide food. Fish farms can operate fee-based fishing, stock pet stores and specialize in fish bait production.
3. Commercial fishing businesses are lucrative, but they require dedication and hard work.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find suppliers that specialize in large commercial fishing companies
Commercial fishing supplies, such as fishing vessels, nets, trawls, hooks, lines and dredges, are the life force of commercial fishery companies. Suppliers that specialize in commercial fishing can help you with recommendations and resources for your business.
I recommend: AtHearn Marine Agency, Inc. are brokers for large commercial fishing boats, commercial fishing businesses and a variety of permits.
MarineWaypoints.com has a list of commercial fishing suppliers and equipment.
Get advice and consultations from commercial fish farming professionals
There are companies available that can help you make the most of your fish farm. They provide consultations for your business plans, water quality, farm design and much more. Utilizing these services can increase your long-term profits and visibility in the commercial fish farming business.
I recommend: Confer with
AquaSol, Inc., which utilizes a group of aquaculture professionals to help with all your business needs.
Fisheries Technology Associates, Inc. also helps build custom solutions for your fish farming business.
Locate a commercial fishing job in a high need area
Alaska has one of the most booming commercial fishing economies anywhere. There are a variety of jobs offered with Alaska commercial fishing companies, and if you're looking to start your fishing career, then consider Alaska as your jumping off point.
I recommend: Check out
CommercialFishingAlaska.com for not only jobs, but commercial fishing supplies, too. Find jobs and background information on the commercial fishing industry in Alaska at the
State of Alaska website.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- If buying wholesale fish for your business, make sure you ask how the fish is harvested. Many food service clients are aware of the inhumane or unsafe ways of farming or catching fish, and many will avoid sellers who don't know the history of the fish harvesting.
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