The King Mackerel Commercial Fishing Permit, or King Mackerel CFH, is required of commercial fishers who fish for King Mackerel (Scomberomorus cavalla) in the Gulf of Mexico and south Atlantic Ocean. The limited access King Mackerel Commercial Fishing Permit is used to manage commercial King Mackerel harvest. King Mackerel are an important fishery species. NOAA…
Are you searching for the right permit to fish on the “high seas?” Does it seem like each of the NOAA permits sites you look at overpromise and underdeliver? We’ve found that’s all too common in this industry. At our site, we offer commercial fishing permits for commercial fishing professionals of all kinds. That means…
Do you plan on fishing in the waters around Alaska? Are you looking for a way to simplify the Federal Fishing Permit process? If so, then we may very well be able to help. Here at the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we have helped so many to align with the stipulations set by the authorities. …
Commercial fishing is one of the most important industries in the Pacific Islands. To be legally permitted to work in this competitive sector of the economy, fishing vessel owners need to get a Western Pacific General Longline Permit. The permit allows using longline gear toward catching highly migratory fish like tuna and swordfish in parts…
Many many years ago, the first fishermen used to fish with sticks. Shortly after, they designed the fishing rod, created boats to go further in the sea to catch bigger fish, and so on. But while the fishing techniques revolutionized, so did the civilization. And soon after people started getting fish not only for their…
Boat numbering is a system used in the United States as a way to identify a vessel, ensure safety measures are being followed, and that boats are complying with all federal regulations. If you own or operate a boat, knowing your boat’s number is helpful for documentation and identification purposes. Use this guide to what…
Alaska’s commercial fishing industry relies on highly specialized programs that are designed to maintain sustainability and allocate resources fairly. The Gulf of Alaska Rockfish Program Applications is one such system that furnishes vessel operators and quota holders with the means to access one of the most lucrative groundfish fisheries in the region. The program came…
The West Coast groundfish fishery is a large valuable fishery in the United States. Vessel owners and companies often use cooperative structures. These structures allocate resources and promote sustainability through them. The Groundfish Mothership Cooperative Permit allows owners of qualifying vessels to participate in cooperative fishing arrangements to ease regulated access to the valuable groundfish…
Do you have a passion for fishing? Is your ideal day spent out on the water, angling with your friends or loved ones? If so, you may be thinking about turning your pastime into a career. Commercial fishing can be lucrative if demanding work. A multi-billion dollar global industry, the demand for fresh seafood is…
Commercial and industrial fishing can be a lucrative business. Whether longlining, trapping, or netting, commercial fishing with the right approach can turn big catches into big dollars. With commerce and the environment both at play, the U.S. sets regulations to manage commercial fishing on federal waters. With a clear understanding of U.S. fishing regulations, you…