Agricultural Careers Fish Hatchery Manager By: Dr. Frank Flanders and Trisha Rae Stephens Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office Georgia Department of Education June 2005 START

Job Duties & Responsibilities Feed the fish and clean area surrounding the ponds and tanks. Supervise the counting and weighing before the fish are sold. Maintain hatchery space and equipment. Keep accurate records of growth and production.

Qualities and Skills Physical stamina and ability to perform hard work Ability to work outdoors Ability to stand, bend, and walk Ability to swim may be needed Good research and observation skills Must be patient Well developed public relations skills

Salary Salary range for a fish hatchery manager who has completed more than two years of college is $40,000 to $50,000 a year. Included benefits are paid holidays and vacations, and health insurance.

Work Environment Most work will be spent outdoors in all weather conditions Some work will be done indoors in places such as laboratories May be required to work some nights Work normal 40-hour work week

Becoming an Fish Hatchery Manager Take classes in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. A part time job or an internship on a local farm is helpful in learning the organization and structure of a fishery.

Career Resources American Fisheries Society 5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 110 Bethesda, MD Internet: Native Fish Conservancy Internet: Future Fisherman Foundation Internet: