Check back soon for the Creel Worker application for the 2025 spring fishing season.
Limited Term Employee, Approximately, 15-30 days (April – May)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the supervision and direction of assigned GLIFWC Warden(s) and Creel Manager, Creel Workers are responsible for monitoring and recording spring fishing harvest activities at their nightly assigned lake/river.
- Count, measure, and sex the various species of fish harvested on their assigned body of
water. - Issue fishing permits (spearing, netting, snagging) to tribal harvesters.
- Complete nightly catch reports and other forms as directed and turn them in at the end of your shift to the Creel Manager and/or GLIFWC Warden.
- Monitor the landings and report all harvester harassment incidents and their threats to law enforcement.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment and pick up all litter around the boat landing prior to leaving for the night.
- Help disinfect boats as they come off the water to help protect our waters from aquatic invasive species.
- Document daily starting and ending time and mileage.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants must be able to identify various species of fish and must be comfortable touching and picking up fish.
- Must have legible handwriting.
- Must be able to follow verbal and written directions with little to no direct supervision.
- Must be able to work nightly (6:00 P.M. – 2:00 A.M.) for approximately two weeks straight.
- Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle with up-to-date registration (mileage will be reimbursed per the GSA milage rates ($0.70 per mile in 2025) and collected bi-weekly with timesheets).