Also known as fishers, commercial fishermen use various fishing equipment to catch fish and other aquatic animals that are consumed by humans and animals or used as bait. They measure captured fish to ensure compliance with legal size requirements, release illegal catches, and store the captured fish in refrigerated or ice-filled holds. Responsibilities: • Appropriately planning all fishing operations by identifying the best fishing grounds, assessing weather and sea conditions, and estimating the duration of each fishing trip. • Utilizing fish-finding equipment to locate fish and other aquatic animals. • Positioning nets, fishing lines, traps, and dredges to catch fish, crustaceans, and other aquatic animals. • Measuring caught fish to determine whether they meet legal size requirements and releasing all illegal catches into the water. • Cleaning the caught fish, sorting them, and storing them in refrigerated or ice-filled holds. Requirements: • High school diploma or GED is preferred. • Proven experience working as a commercial fisherman. • Appropriate state licensure and commercial fishing permit. • Sound knowledge of fishing laws. • Effective communication skills. • Physically fit. • Detail-oriented.

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