Jake Anderson’s wiki, bio, net worth, wife, and parents.

Jake Anderson has been around the set of Deadliest Catch for quite a while. One of the most proficient fishers on board, Jake is the co-captain of the crab fishing vessel, Saga. Even though Jake is one of the best in the business, he didn’t always want to be a fisherman. Growing up, Jake admired skateboarders and wanted to be one of them. An unfortunate injury pulled the plug on Jake’s dreams which led him to a downward spiral of alcohol and drugs. Even though things haven’t always been good for Jake, he has managed to make the best out of every situation. In this article, we take a closer look at the wiki-bio of Jake Anderson.

Early Life:

Jacob Van Martin Anderson was born on the 16th of September 1980 in Anacortes, Washington, United States. Raised in Anacortes, Jake spent much of his early life tailing his father Keith Arthur Anderson. He also had a sister, Chelsea Dawn Anderson, who unfortunately passed away. His father Keith served in the U.S. army while there is very little info on his mother and late sister. 

As a young kid growing up in Washington, Jake had a thirst for skateboarding. He loved the sport and wanted to make a name for himself. But during his early years, Jake suffered a massive injury that put an end to his dreams. This pushed Jake towards alcohol and drugs. It took him nearly two years and life as a homeless to realize that he would never be a skateboarder. Faced with a new reality, Jake began working towards a new career in fishing. 

Professional Career:

Jake began his career as a  salmon fisherman in Bristol Bay, Alaska. In 2007, Jake was offered a chance to join a fishing vessel Northwesterner under the captainship of Sig Hansen. Hardworking and dedicated Jake joined as a greenhorn and rose through the ranks over the years.

Jake made his Deadliest Catch debut in May of 2007 with his first appearance coming in season 3 episode 7 titled “New Beginnings.” Things looked bright for Jake, who continued learning under the tutelage of Hansen. After six years on board, Jake was promoted to the position of deck boss of Northwestern. During that time Jake also earned his USCG Mate 1600-ton license and Master 100-ton Captain’s license. After years of working as a deckhand and engineer at Northwestern Jake began to captain Saga starting in 2015. He took over the fishing vessel from the previous captain Elliot Neese.

Talking about his Deadliest Catch credits, Jake appeared in 201 episodes from 2007-2022. He also appeared in the spin-off Deadliest Catch: The Viking returns as Sig turned to his ancestor’s homeland and lured Jake to charter the Norwegian deep sea.

Facing tragedies:

For all his success, Jake has had a fair share of tragedies in his life. During the fifth season of the series, Jake lost his sister Chelsea Dawn Anderson to complications caused by pneumonia. The loss was documented in the episode entitled, Bitter Tears. Things got worse for Jake who lost his father during the sixth season. Even though his father disappeared during the Blown Off Course, Jake never got to meet him. His father’s body was found in 2012. 

Net Worth

Apart from his exploits in the water, Jake is also an author. He published an autobiography entitled Relapsed on April 4, 2014. He has also dabbled in business and owns a line of Skateboarding shoes. As of now, Jake has a net worth of $2.5 million.

Personal Life

Wife and kids:

Jake is in a long time marriage with his wife, Jenna. The pair tied the knot on May 12, 2012, and have been together ever since. So far in the marriage, the pair has given birth to three children. Their eldest Aiden Benn Arthur Anderson was born in January 2015 followed by Cadence Anderson born in June 2017 and the youngest Luke Anderson was born in March 2020.

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