We surveyed 699 commercial fishermen to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical commercial fisherman. Here are the results.
Can I learn to become a commercial fisherman?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a commercial fisherman typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a commercial fisherman?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically not very difficult to find a job as a commercial fisherman.
Do commercial fishermen work full-time or part-time?
59% of commercial fishermen work in full-time roles while 41% work part-time.