Are you thinking about making a drastic career change? Maybe you are tired of the 9 to 5 rat race and staring at four walls all day long? Have you been considering turning your passion for fishing into a full-on profession? If so, you may find that angling commercially can be quite lucrative. Of course,…
Commercial fishing is a tough line of work. Between the long hours–sometimes days–spent out at sea, navigating harsh weather conditions, and handling dangerous gear and equipment, it is not a profession that is suited for everybody. For those willing to brave such arrangements, however, there is certainly money to be made in commercial fishing. A…
Sometimes the number of commercial fishing opportunities available in Alaska’s waters might seem a bit overwhelming. Over the course of many years, Alaska has a history of producing more than half of the commercial fisheries in the United States. That’s a significant number of available options. There is a purpose behind the wide variety of…
There is no getting around the red tape when it comes to commercial fishing in Hawaii. The state has strict regulations on who can and cannot fish commercially, what they can fish for, and how much they can fish. In order to get a commercial fishing permit, you need to meet all the requirements and…
Fishing is a popular pastime, a very passionate activity for some, and even a sport. On the other hand, for some people, particularly those who live in close proximity to significant bodies of water, fishing is a way of life, and the fact that it is a way of life makes it a very profitable…
The commercial and industrial fishing industries both have the potential to be very profitable businesses. Whether using longlining, trapping, or netting, commercial fishing with the appropriate strategy and federal permits for commercial fishing can turn large catches into significant sums of money. The U.S. government has established a series of regulations to manage commercial fishing…
When in the United States and thinking about seafood, the state of Maine is probably the first place that comes to mind. Maine is a significant center for commercial fishing and is well known for the abundance of its lobster fisheries, as well as a great variety and number of other species that are in…
Documenting a commercial vessel with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) is necessary for a variety of business-related reasons. Maybe you need a federal registration for your vessel in order to increase your chances of obtaining financing. Perhaps you are putting together a series of official documents from the U.S. government that will make your…
Any commercial or industrial fishing operation absolutely needs to possess accurate and up-to-date fishing permits from both the federal government and the state in which it operates. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is in charge of issuing federal permits. These permits cover the waters that are typically located between three and 200 nautical miles…
When you think of commercial fishing, Pennsylvania might not be the first state that comes to mind. On the other hand, commercial and industrial fishing are both thriving in the Keystone State. When you crunch the numbers, you’ll see that it all adds up. Pennsylvania’s 470,000 lakefront acres on Erie are home to excellent fishing….