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Jake Anderson (born September 16, 1980) is a Bering Sea crab fisherman and captain of the fishing vessel Saga. Since 2007, Jake has been featured in all seasons of the Discovery Channel documentary television series "Deadliest Catch."
Jake was hired as a greenhorn by captain Sig Hansen aboard the fishing vessel Northwestern in 2007. In 2010, Jake was promoted to deck boss of the Northwestern, and in 2012 he obtained his USCG Mate 1600-ton fishing license and Master 100-ton fishing license. In 2015, Jake became the captain of the Saga.
Jake resides in Seattle, Washington, with his wife, Jenna, and son, Aiden. As an avid skateboarder during the off season, Jake is sponsored by the American footwear and clothing company DVS Shoes. He has a signature skateboard shoe released through the company. During a 2012 interview with Dr. Drew Pinsky, Jake admitted that he is a recovering alcoholic and his addiction left him homeless for two years.
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