Experienced Fly Fishing Guide
Bay Flats Lodge(Website)
Seadrift, TX
Primary Waters: Texas Gulf Coast
Posted: October 24, 2025
Salary/Pay
Dependent Upon Experiance
Job Type
Independent Contractor
Experience Level
Entry-Level / Will Train
Housing
No
Job Description
We are looking for passionate, professional, and proficient fly fishing guides to join the Bay Flats Lodge team.
Applicants must have guiding experience in the relative area (Texas Gulf Coast region) and have a good grasp of sight-fishing and poling shallow flats for redfish and speckled trout.
Applicants must have guiding experience in the relative area (Texas Gulf Coast region) and have a good grasp of sight-fishing and poling shallow flats for redfish and speckled trout.
Qualifications & Skills
Certifications/Licenses:
Character Requirements:
Consistent, courteous communication skills
Strong work ethic
Able to maintain a positive attitude
Strong desire to facilitate the best day possible, no matter the conditions
Dependable and punctual
Federal and State Credentials:
American Red Cross First-Aid and CPR Card
Boat Insurance
Membership/Participant in Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Management System or Consortium Program
USCG Medical Certificate
USCG OUPV (6-Pack) License
TPWD Guide License
TPWD Saltwater Fishing License
TWIC Card - Does NOT need to be current, but must have one
Consistent, courteous communication skills
Strong work ethic
Able to maintain a positive attitude
Strong desire to facilitate the best day possible, no matter the conditions
Dependable and punctual
Federal and State Credentials:
American Red Cross First-Aid and CPR Card
Boat Insurance
Membership/Participant in Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Management System or Consortium Program
USCG Medical Certificate
USCG OUPV (6-Pack) License
TPWD Guide License
TPWD Saltwater Fishing License
TWIC Card - Does NOT need to be current, but must have one
Skills/Specialties:
Equipment Requirements:
Shallow water skiff in good - excellent condition
A few fly rods, reels and fly lines in good working order for guests
Extra leaders, tippet and flies for guests
Shallow water skiff in good - excellent condition
A few fly rods, reels and fly lines in good working order for guests
Extra leaders, tippet and flies for guests
Other Benefits
Training Opportunities: We take pride in developing our staff. If you are interested in applying for this position and aren’t completely familiar with the area or are new to guiding, we would be happy to discuss training opportunities and apprenticeships.
How to Apply
Application Email:Chris@bayflatslodge.com
Apply Online:https://bayflatslodge.bamboohr.com/careers/25