Successful commercial and industrial fishing operations can generate significant income. Commercial fishing, whether by longlining, trapping, or netting, can be lucrative if done correctly. The United States regulates commercial fishing in federal waters with an eye toward both economic and ecological concerns. You can better position yourself and your business to succeed and stay within…
The commercial fishing business is a big one in the United States and one of the most popular species for consumers is tuna. However, there are regulations in place that protect both the tuna population and the other animals living in the sea, namely dolphins. These regulations also allow commercial fishermen to continue in the…
Is fishing your passion in life? Maybe you have had enough of the 9-to-5 office rat race and you want to make commercial fishing your career? Before you load up your boat and drop your line or net in the water, you will want to make sure that you have the right permit applications and…
Have you been looking to expand into commercial fishing in Alaska during the winter months? Or, alternatively, do you want to be able to fish commercially in Alaska when the weather is at its coldest. Recently, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game put out this guide as to what fishing is in season. Here…
Fisheries permit NOOA is an integral part of fishing in the United States. When just starting in fishing, it might be challenging to determine which fishing license you want and how to obtain one. Because there are various kinds of assignments, each designed to address a particular set of circumstances, you can’t simply go out…
Are you longing for a life at sea? Is it time to turn your passion for fishing into a lucrative career? If you are considering commercial fishing as a profession, there are a few preliminary measures that you will need to take. First, you should probably make sure that you own a boat that is…
Does your commercial fishing enterprise require multiple NOAA permits? Have you felt like it’s more challenging to get those taken care of than it should be? Many of our staff are or were in the commercial fishing industry, which is, in part, what led us to create the Commercial Fishing Permits Center in the first…
If you consider yourself an outdoors enthusiast, you may be especially drawn to Alaska. Of course, that is with good reason. With its massive, sprawling wilderness and thousands of miles of coastline, Alaska is truly an outdoorsman’s paradise. If you happen to be in the business of commercial fishing, Alaska is also a uniquely attractive…
There is one universal rule to fishing: you have to go where the fish are biting. If you operate your own commercial fishing enterprise, you may need to relocate to a region that is more lucrative for your business. Of course, there can be other reasons that prompt a move, such as wanting a change…
One of the great things about fishing is that it can be done just about anywhere there is a body of water. If you have a boat, a rod and reel, and an afternoon to spare, you can set out to catch fish and enjoy some leisure time. Of course, commercial fishing is a little…