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LOCUM CVICU Nurse Practitioner

Detroit, MI

$101K - $128K/yr

Michigan in the summer and fall is amazing then you can join in on the snow skiing and ice fishing to boot! So golf, hiking, boating, Tiger Baseball, Lions Football, University of Michigan and much ...

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How much do ice fishing jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 3, 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 is ice fishing?

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 ice fishing, 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.

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 cities are hiring for Ice Fishing jobs?

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What states have the most Ice Fishing jobs?

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Infographic showing various Ice Fishing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,781 per year, or $18.6 per hour.

Outpatient Adult Psychiatrist / No Call / The Lakes Area of Minnesota

Enterprisemed

Tracy, MN • On-site

$323K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired 2 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

A large integrated health system in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is adding a BC/BE Psychiatrist to their team!
Opportunity Highlights

  • Join 3 psychiatrists, 3 psychologists, 3 psychotherapists, and 1 PMHNP
  • In-person, outpatient-only setting
  • No call and no weekends
  • Nursing home rounds 1-2 times per month
Compensation and Benefits Package
  • Offering a salary of $323,000 with potential for quality or production-based incentives
  • Benefits include Medical/Dental/Life insurance, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, 401k retirement plan, dependent and spousal benefits, malpractice/liability insurance, H1B visa support, and more

Community of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
The beautiful Detroit Lakes area has 412 lakes within a 25-mile radius and offers some of Minnesota's premier outdoor recreation. Summer is the busy time in lakes country with fishing, water sports, golfing on 14 challenging area courses, and some of the largest events in the world. The fall and winter bring ice fishing, snowmobiling, hunting, cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing. The community has a vibrant downtown district, a short drive to the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area. Detroit Lakes has a population of approximately 8,600 in the off-season and 30,000 in the summer. You are roughly 1-hour from Fargo and 3.5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
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