Just like with a car, truck, or SUV, owning a commercial fishing boat means renewing your documents from time to time. This is important, as current paperwork is a vital part of legally owning and operating a boat and is especially important if you rely on your vessel for your livelihood. If you’re a new…
Are you considering starting a new career in commercial fishing? If so, it may be a celebratory time, as you are finally turning your interest in fishing into a profession. Of course, starting your own commercial fishing business is by no means easy, and there will be quite a bit of preparation required before you…
Have you grown weary of having to go to site after site to find everything you need for your commercial fishing business? Does it feel like too much of a chore to have to go to one place for your federal permits, another for your state licensing, and then somewhere else for your USCG documentation?…
The economic health of the United States as well as the entire world is significantly impacted by commercial fishing. This business is highly regulated since there is a lot of money to be earned in it. This regulation maintains a healthy level of competition and a safe environment for all commercial anglers. Even though you…
Have you been looking for a more efficient method to manage all of the federal fishing permits and licenses that you need to fish commercially in the Gulf of Mexico? By this point, you have already weighed the pros and cons of extending the scope of your commercial fishing operation into the waters of the…
Do you want to fish for groundfish in Alaska or the surrounding area? Is that already something you do professionally, but you want to expedite the commercial fishing permit process? If you want to fish for groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska, the Bering Sea and the Aleutian Islands, then you need a Federal Fisheries…
Anyone who owns and operates a commercial fishing vessel must submit the appropriate paperwork, which includes the USCG abstract of title document. If you’re new to commercial fishing, you might be wondering what this is and why it’s important. If that’s the case, you are in the right place. The abstract of title contains a…
Did you know that obtaining a commercial fishing license online is possible? If not, you should look into it. This is fantastic news for owners of vessels since it indicates that the procedure has been simplified and is far more effective than in the past. In the following article, we will provide you with all…
Are you on the tuna commercial fishing operation and want to be in compliance with the regulations? Or, on the other hand, want to enter the business and are conducting your piece of research before getting started? Either way, this article is for you. Over the years, the Commercial Fishing Permits Center has helped fishermen…
Getting a fishing permit takes a bit of time and effort. There are many options so it’s important to find the one that’s right for your needs. For example, there are different permits for saltwater fishing versus freshwater fishing. Likewise, you can’t use the same fishing license for personal fishing as you would for commercial…