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Ice Fishing Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Compensation: Starting $47,000-$56,000 annually (average combined hourly + commission) Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career ...

Compensation: Starting $47,000-$56,000 annually (average combined hourly + commission) Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career ...

You'll work closely with customers to share your expertise in fly fishing, baitcasting, spinning setups, ice fishing, trolling, and jigging, helping them find the right rods, reels, tackle, and ...

Fishing Sales Associate

Boise, ID · On-site

$14 - $16/hr

You'll work closely with customers to share your expertise in fly fishing, baitcasting, spinning setups, ice fishing, trolling, and jigging, helping them find the right rods, reels, tackle, and ...

You'll work closely with customers to share your expertise in fly fishing, baitcasting, spinning setups, ice fishing, trolling, and jigging, helping them find the right rods, reels, tackle, and ...

Pulmonology Physician

Wausau, WI

$321K - $428K/yr

In the winter, experience ice fishing by either heading out with your warm gear and bucket, or by joining the community of ice-fisherman in their ice shanties enjoying cook-outs, watching football ...

In the winter, experience ice fishing by either heading out with your warm gear and bucket, or by joining the community of ice-fisherman in their ice shanties enjoying cook-outs, watching football ...

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How much do ice fishing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for ice fishing in the United States is $18.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $21.39 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical work conditions and challenges faced by ice fishing guides?

Ice fishing guides often work outdoors in cold, sometimes severe winter conditions, spending long hours on frozen lakes or rivers to set up equipment and assist clients. Managing safety is a primary concern due to fluctuating ice thickness and unpredictable weather, requiring constant vigilance and quick decision-making. Guides frequently work early mornings, weekends, and holidays to accommodate client schedules, and physical stamina is necessary for hauling equipment and constructing shelters. Collaboration with other guides or outdoors professionals can also be common for larger group excursions or lodge operations. Adapting to changing conditions and always prioritizing client safety and satisfaction are central to success in this role.

What is an Ice Fishing job?

An ice fishing job involves assisting anglers or working in the industry of ice fishing tourism, gear sales, or guiding. Responsibilities may include drilling holes, setting up shelters, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety on frozen lakes. Some roles focus on hosting guided fishing trips, providing local expertise on fish species, and ensuring clients have a successful fishing experience. Seasonal in nature, these jobs typically require knowledge of ice conditions and outdoor survival skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ice Fishing position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Ice Fishing Guide, you need practical knowledge of fishing techniques, ice safety, and local fish species, supported by experience or relevant training. Use of specialized tools such as augers, sonar fish finders, ice huts, and safety equipment is common, and some locations may require guide certification or first aid training. Exceptional communication, patience, and strong customer service skills are key for ensuring enjoyable client experiences. These abilities help create a safe, successful, and memorable ice fishing excursion for clients while managing environmental challenges.

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Infographic showing various Ice Fishing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $38,781 per year, or $18.6 per hour.
Fishing & Ice fishing Manager

Fishing & Ice fishing Manager

SCHEELS

Mankato, MN

$47K - $56K/yr

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago


Job description

Compensation:

Starting $47,000-$56,000 annually (average combined hourly + commission)

Do you love sports, fitness, fashion or the outdoors? SCHEELS can turn your passion into a rewarding career through our extensive business and product training.
SCHEELS is a leader in the sporting goods industry - driven to create the best experience in the USA for our customers. SCHEELS boasts the largest selection of sports brands in America—offering world-class brands, special attractions, and unmatched customer service.

SCHEELS empowers our associates to become experts in exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. SCHEELS associates talk-the-talk, and walk-the-walk, with the best product and expert training in the sporting goods industry. Mentorship and professional development training are a focus throughout your entire career.

Responsibilities: 

  • Meet or exceed personal sales goals while giving Scheels customers a great experience

  • Be knowledgeable to answer questions concerning location, price and use of merchandise

  • Follow instructions for specific requests from customers, while maintaining safety requirements

  • Analyze reports and make decisions about purchasing of inventory, arrangement of merchandise, and sales trends to meet or exceed Scheels standards

  • Stock shelves, tables, and counters with merchandise while merchandising to Scheels standards.  Set up advertising, signs, and merchandise to promote sales

  • Communicate professionally with vendors and/or outside sales representatives

  • Train associates on the proper use and basic knowledge of merchandise

  • Prepare for and facilitate required product knowledge and sales meetings as directed

  • Attend weekly required sales and product knowledge training meetings

  • Be professional in appearance and attitude, contribute to a positive team atmosphere and treat others with respect and consideration while following Scheels’ policies and procedures

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

  • Ability to perform basic math; perform operations using units of currency, measurements and understanding percentages

  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or small groups to customers, clients and other employees

  • Ability to work assigned schedule; may include varied hours, evenings, weekends and holidays

  • Promote the Scheels Visa Rewards card and be able to clearly explain all benefits 

Compensation: Starting $47,000-$56,000 annually (average combined hourly + commission)

Requirements: 

Customer Service

  • Genuinely and consistently treat co-workers, customers and business partners like they are the most important person including eye contact, a smile and a genuine “Thank you”

Culture

  • Approach daily tasks, projects and follow-up communication with energy and sense of urgency

  • Cultivate a deep desire to become a knowledge expert in their role with the ability to apply their knowledge and experience with great impact. –OR – Ability to engage others while demonstrating knowledge and capacity. 

  • Show respect and appreciation for others and Scheels

  • Arrive to work and meetings 10 minutes early

Team Mentality

  • Genuine interest and action in helping others before yourself, regardless of recognition or reward

Teach-ability

  • Consistent eagerness to listen, learn, apply knowledge and accept critical feedback

  • Ability to adapt to a changing work environment

  • Ability to apply concepts of basic math, grammar, punctuation and spelling

Dress Code

  • Meets Scheels dress and grooming expectations in support of professional, clean and welcoming environment for customers, co-workers and business partners

Efficiency

  • Demonstrate pride and ownership of their work while meeting expected deadlines

Education & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, or general education degree (GED), 1-3  months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements/Lifting Requirements:

Must be able to sit, stand, bend at the waist, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push/pull, lift, talk, and hear with or without reasonable accommodation.

Heavy work – Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Scheels cares about the health and safety of our Associates.  Associates are expected to follow all safety procedures and perform their job duties in a fashion that minimizes the risk of injury.

Benefits:  
To see a full list of benefit offerings from Scheels visit scheels.com/careers

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Scheels is an equal employment opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Scheels will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals when appropriate.