Please call the 24-hour NMFS Enforcement Hotline at (800) 853-1964. You may also call the U.S. Coast Guard Hotline at (800) SAVE-FISH. You do not need to give your name when you call.
More FAQs
Do I need a recreational permit to fish for or land tunas, sharks, swordfish, and/or billfish?If a relative or friend is on my vessel and he/she has a permit, do I need a permit in this situation?Can I change my permit category?What if my address has changed?How do I print my permit?If I want to fish for Atlantic tunas, do I need a permit? Which species and what areas are covered?If I witness a violation of NMFS regulations, how do I report it?Is there a description of an HMS Angling category permit?May I sell my tunas if I have an HMS Angling category permit?Does my permit need to be on board when I am fishing?I currently possess a valid Atlantic tunas General category permit. Am I allowed to fish in recreationally tournaments for HMS with this permit?Is there a description of a General category permit?Do I need any other permits in addition to a tuna permit?May I fish for Atlantic tunas without a vessel (e.g., from an oil rig or from shore)?Is there a description of an HMS Charter/Headboat category permit?What do I get when I pay for my permit?