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…
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…
The Gulf Of Mexico is a beautiful place for all kinds of maritime activities, whether you are on vacation or working. You can acquire federal fishing permits to sail and fish there, and to enjoy the landscapes that join Mexico and the United States. This particular area has its specific rules and regulations concerning boat…
Have you been searching for an easier way to file all of your south commercial fishing permits? Do you fish for Wahoo and/or Mahi Mahi and wish there was a way to make the permitting process go a bit easier? That’s where we come in. We know the enormous time constraints that commercial fishing professionals…
The great thing about fishing is that it is an activity that can be enjoyed by all. For some fishermen, however, it turns into a vocation, and they utilize commercial fisheries to generate income. While you probably haven’t put much thought into how the fish at your local market are caught, the truth is that…
There are a number of reasons to document a commercial vessel with the United States Coast Guard (USCG). Perhaps you want a federal registration for your vessel to solidify potential financing? Maybe you are looking to ease your international travel activities with a piece of formal documentation from the U.S. Government? While these are certainly…
Have you been wanting to expand your commercial fishing business in Alaska? Or, does it seem like every time you sit down to fill out your commercial fishing permits you just can’t quite force yourself to get it done? Depending on where and what you’re fishing, federal fishing permits may be necessary. However, that doesn’t…
Are you researching Atlantic commercial fishing permits and can’t find the ones that you need? Have you been looking into fishing for monkfish and just need to be in compliance with the authorities before you get out on the water? At the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we make it easy to get and stay in…