A hailing port is where you claim your boat’s origin. You can choose this location, but every commercial fishing boat registered with the United States Coast Guard must have a hailing port. The USCG is part of the armed forces and is tasked with monitoring boats and enforcing regulations. Your hailing port is part of…
Are you hoping to do some fishing in the Gulf of Alaska? Perhaps you have your eyes on the
Are you looking for simpler ways to take care of your Maryland crab fishing documentation? Or, alternatively, do you want to expand your Maryland commercial fishing operations beyond crab? Yes, Maryland crab fishing is world-renowned for many reasons. That said, crab does not constitute the sum of Maryland commercial fishing opportunities. Here at our permits…
If you are looking to file for federal permits for commercial fishing, you will need to look for permits specific to your region. Here’s a quick guide for you to figure out what divisions your operation falls under. Federal Permits For Commercial Fishing As you are probably aware, federal permits for commercial fishing are categorized…
As you can imagine a fishing permit is issued to allow you to commercially fish in the United States. This is the industry that catches and sells sea creatures, including fish, shrimp, lobster, and mollusks, among others. When you have a commercial fishing permit, the purpose is to conduct a fishing business, rather than fishing…
As any fisherman knows, you go where the fish are biting. For commercial fishermen, meeting their consumers’ needs can mean they will need to fish in multiple states. If your New England commercial fishing or trapping business has presented you with such a scenario, you will need to obtain the appropriate federal fishing license. Just…
Is it time to get your Gulf of Mexico shrimping business off of the ground? Have you been searching for the right forms to fish for Royal Red Shrimp? There’s essentially always money in shrimp, but perhaps especially so in Royal Red Shrimp. However, to do so legally and without worry, you need to be…
Are you aiming to grow your West Coast commercial fishing venture? Are you on the lookout for the right West Coast commercial fishing permits but find yourself uncertain about where to best locate them? Look no further. The Commercial Fishing Permits Center was designed with professionals like you in mind, streamlining the permit application process…
Wreckfish might not be pretty to look at, but it’s wonderful to see a bunch of them in your boat. You can make a fine living commercially fishing American wild-caught wreckfish. As of this writing, they’re above target population levels and have been responsibly harvested. Even the bycatch is low. Now is the perfect time…
Are you interested in fishing for Halibut in Alaska commercially, but aren’t sure which permits are right for you and your vessel? Or, have you been searching for a way to expedite the commercial fishing permit process? Getting the right permit should never slow your business down, nor should it be something that a commercial…