The management of a profitable commercial fishing operation is not something that everyone is cut out for. You must be ready to put in long hours at sea, and there will be times when you will be gone for days or even weeks at a time. Because you have to devote such a significant portion…
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Atlantic Commercial Fishing Permits for Winter and Much More
Do you want to expand your commercial fishing operations in the Atlantic? When autumn turns to winter, are you looking to continue growing your commercial fishing business? Just because the air grows colder, that does not mean that the fishing opportunities in the Atlantic disappear. Far from it. There are certain fish which are in…
Answering Your Questions About the Alaska Federal Fishing Permit
Have you been looking to expand your Alaskan fishing enterprise? Do you want to make it easier to get the permits that you need? In Alaska, it can seem as if the regulatory landscape can be as expansive and challenging as the fishing grounds themselves. We can help. Here at the Commercial Fishing Permits Center,…
Streamlining the Commercial Tuna Fishing Permit Process
Commercial fishing for tuna in the US is a multi-billion dollar industry that provides livelihoods for thousands of people and contributes significantly to the country’s economy. However, to legally engage in commercial tuna fishing in federal waters, fishermen must obtain the necessary tuna fishing permit and licenses from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)…
New England Commercial Fishing: The Basics
New England commercial fishing can be a lucrative business and if you’re interested in it, there are some things to know about the industry before you get started. Being well-educated will serve you well and you apply for a commercial fishing license and acquire the equipment and funding to get your business off the ground…
How to Avoid Scam Commercial Fishing Permits For Sale
If you’re looking for commercial fishing permits for sale, it’s important to make sure you’re getting what you pay for. Unfortunately, there are scammers out there, looking to take your money and selling you a fake fishing license in return. There are several commercial fishing permits to choose from so it’s a good idea to…
Making NOAA Permits Easier to Obtain and Keep for Commercial Fishing Pros
Are you looking for a simpler way to send in your NOAA permits? Does it feel like the process gets more complicated each year when it should be getting less complicated? We hear you. When we created the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we wanted to create a site where commercial fishing professionals could feel comfortable…
Amendment 80: What You Need to Know
“Amendment 80? How many amendments have there been to the Constitution?” We’ve heard some variation of this question many times over the last few years. The truth is that this amendment has “changed the game,” so to speak, when it comes to Bering Sea and Aleutian Island fishing. Here at the Commercial Fishing Permits Center,…
Pennsylvania Commercial Fishing Permits You Need to Know
Although Pennsylvania is one of the states in America that doesn’t have any access to the coastline, it does have access to Lake Erie and plenty of rivers, like the Susquehanna or the Ohio river. Such is so, a recent research concluded that anglers and hunters contribute to the state economy with 1.5 billion dollars…
Is USCG Documentation Mandatory for Commercial Fishing?
So you finally found the right boat and you already know what kind of fishery will you pursue. What know? Commercial fishing, as well as many other revenue water activities, requires that your vessel be documented by the United States Coast Guard registry. It’s important to comply with the proper paperwork so you can only…