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Location
- Summerland Key, FL
Summary description:
Captain - Vessel Operation & Navigation: Steering, maneuvering, plotting courses, using radar/depth finders, docking/undocking, and altering plans for weather. Safety & Compliance: Enforcing USCG standards, conducting safety drills, emergency preparedness, and ensuring adherence to local/federal laws. Crew Management: Commanding, supervising, training, and assigning tasks to deckhands and crew members. Vessel Maintenance: Overseeing equipment upkeep, ordering supplies, arranging repairs, and reading gauges. Logistics: Managing cargo/passenger loading/unloading, purchasing supplies, and coordinating with shore support. Record Keeping: Maintaining detailed logs of activities, positions, weather, fuel, and maintenance. Mate - Navigation: Planning routes, maintaining charts, monitoring progress, and taking the helm. Seamanship: Handling lines, rigging, and small boat operations. Deck Operations: Overseeing general deck maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep. Safety & Emergency: Ensuring equipment (fire, lifeboats) works and administering first aid. Leadership: Supervising crew, training, and being prepared to act as captain.
Job description:
Fishing Captain/mate.
Eligibility factors:
Florida
Typical pay $53K – $103K/yr
Median pay: $76K/yr
What Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels typically earn in Florida — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.CareerPCS publishes these benchmarks with explicit limits so they are not mistaken for an employer offer or a prediction.Read the salary methodology