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This is what anglers will see when they find you on Faros Guides

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Select all states you guide in — including cross-state waters like the Boundary Waters or Missouri River
New waters you add help build the database for every guide on Faros Guides
What's your specialty?
This helps anglers filter and find you — select everything that applies to your guiding overall
Freshwater
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Brackish / Inshore
Offshore
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Bass, Trout, and Salmon let you pick specific sub-types · Add anything custom not in the list
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Your trip listings
Each trip is its own bookable listing — add as many as you offer. You can always add more after you go live.
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Select every vessel you might use on this trip
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Bass, Trout, and Salmon expand to let you pick specific types
Flexible
Full refund up to 48 hours before the trip. No refund after that.
Moderate
Full refund up to 7 days before the trip. 50% refund after that.
Strict
Full refund up to 14 days before the trip. No refund after that.
Custom
Write your own cancellation policy.
Weather cancellations are always handled separately — if you cancel due to unsafe conditions, anglers receive a full refund regardless of your policy. You will never be penalized for a weather cancellation.
Your cancellation policy is shown clearly on your profile so anglers know before they book
Verify your credentials
Your profile will show a verified badge once we review your documents — usually within 2 business days.
Government ID

Driver's license or passport — used to verify your identity, never shown publicly

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Why we ask — Identity verification protects anglers and keeps Faros Guides trustworthy
Fishing guide license

Your state-issued guide license number and a photo of the license

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Required in most states — check your state regulations
Liability insurance

Certificate of insurance showing coverage for guided fishing trips

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Minimum $1M coverage recommended — protects you and your clients
Additional certifications (optional)

Add any other certifications relevant to your guide services

CPR / First Aid Optional

Current CPR and First Aid certification

OUPV / Captain's license Optional

Required for offshore and nearshore guides operating motorized vessels

Boating safety certificate Optional

State boating safety course completion

Other certification Optional

Any other relevant certification — wilderness first responder, state guide exam, etc.

The more certifications you add the more trust you build with anglers — certified guides book faster

Your documents are reviewed by the Faros Guides team within 2 business days. You'll receive an email once your verified badge is live. Your profile will show as "Pending verification" until then.
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Review your profile before publishing — you can edit anything after launch

Profile summary

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Trips listed—
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VerificationDocuments submitted · pending review
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