| There are several different Alaska commercial fishing | | | | Generally, the winter season pays better but the |
| seasons depending on the type of fish being caught. | | | | work conditions are often harsher. Although the |
| It is hard to keep track of all the different seasons | | | | summer season may not pay as well, the weather is |
| as there are many types of fish and some seasons | | | | warmer making for a more comfortable work |
| last for only a few days, while others continue | | | | environment. |
| almost year-round. | | | | Besides the above criteria when considering work in |
| Which of the Alaska commercial fishing seasons is | | | | the Alaska commercial fishing industry, you will need |
| right for you? | | | | to determine what your job when be during the off |
| The easiest way to determine this is to break the | | | | season. Will you work both fishing seasons? Or will |
| seasons down into two main ones: winter and | | | | you get some other type of seasonal job? Of |
| summer. Most fishing seasons fall into one of the | | | | course, you can always go back to your Alaska job |
| two. | | | | for the next season. |