Mark Maricque
My earliest memory of being a fisherman was when my grandpa handed me a coal shovel that had a seven-and-a-half inch measure attached to the handle so I could help sort fish. I'm not sure exactly how old I was at the time, but I think I was about 5 years old and have been part of commercial fishing ever since.
I have memories of the hay days, high water, low water, and countless situations that threatened the business, but when people ask me why I continue to do it, they just don't understand how much I have invested. I haven't had a 'normal' job like most people. During the winter when the bay freezes over, I'm still working on the nets for the next season. Being a commercial fisherman is just who I am!
I have memories of the hay days, high water, low water, and countless situations that threatened the business, but when people ask me why I continue to do it, they just don't understand how much I have invested. I haven't had a 'normal' job like most people. During the winter when the bay freezes over, I'm still working on the nets for the next season. Being a commercial fisherman is just who I am!
Nick Maricque
I started fishing with my dad and grandpa when I was 15 years old. Honestly, I hated every minute of it because I was always sea sick and the early morning wake-up calls and long days prevented me from hanging out with my friends during our summer break. However, fishing gave me an opportunity that was far better than any paycheck; it allowed me to work along side my grandpa and hear lots of stories about the old days. As the sixth generation commercial fisherman, I knew that I was being given an opportunity that not many would have, so I needed to give it an honest chance.
Earning a college degree was always a requirement in my family. I chose to stay close to home for the ability to be close to my family and still have the ability to fish on the weekends. It was at this point that I realized that fishing had become part of who I was as a person. After years of hard work, I graduated with a degree in elementary education and was fortunate to get a job in the area, and still fish during the summer and weekends.
Current at the age of 30, I can't believe that I have been a fisherman for over half of my life. Married with children, I hope to pass down the great legacy that generations before me have built. I have every intention to spend every summer day out on the waters of Green Bay making stories to pass down.
Earning a college degree was always a requirement in my family. I chose to stay close to home for the ability to be close to my family and still have the ability to fish on the weekends. It was at this point that I realized that fishing had become part of who I was as a person. After years of hard work, I graduated with a degree in elementary education and was fortunate to get a job in the area, and still fish during the summer and weekends.
Current at the age of 30, I can't believe that I have been a fisherman for over half of my life. Married with children, I hope to pass down the great legacy that generations before me have built. I have every intention to spend every summer day out on the waters of Green Bay making stories to pass down.
Scott Dewitt
Scott is going into his third season on the Frank J. Scott helps out when Nick needs to be in school or is unable to go aboard. Scott grew up along the Suamico River and has been fishing his whole life and seen the changes that have come with the industry. His knowledge, willingness, and skills are a valuable asset to the team.
Scott is going into his third season on the Frank J. Scott helps out when Nick needs to be in school or is unable to go aboard. Scott grew up along the Suamico River and has been fishing his whole life and seen the changes that have come with the industry. His knowledge, willingness, and skills are a valuable asset to the team.