File Your NOAA Permit Applications and Receive Commercial Fishing Licenses

If you’ve ever been a part of a commercial fishing endeavor, then you’ve probably dealt with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which is in charge of protecting the river and marine life in American waters. This means that should you wish to fish commercially, you will need to fill out the corresponding NOAA permit applications to receive your due permits, licenses, and authorizations. The Federal Commercial Fishing Permits Center is here to help you with this process.

Getting Your NOAA Permits

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is an agency of the United States Department of Commerce that is in charge of forecasting the weather, monitoring oceanic and atmospheric conditions, charting the seas, and conducting deep-sea exploration. On top of that, they also take care of managing fishing and protecting marine mammals and endangered species in the United States exclusive economic zone. Because of this, all commercial fishing operations need to make sure they are fishing in accordance with the relevant NOAA regulations and requirements. 

Federal Fishing Permits

NOAA issues a variety of different federal-level commercial fishing permits to enable competitive but sustainable fishing in United States waters. However, these aren’t uniform across the country. Instead, they vary by region, so you need to pay attention to that at the time of permit application. The five regional divisions of NOAA permit applications are the West Coast, the Southeast, the Mid-Atlantic/New England, the Pacific Islands, and Alaska. So, if you find yourself in one of the states in these regions, you might need to get a few extra permits beyond the ones that you are already getting at the state level. Don’t worry, we can guide you through that process so that it’s not as complicated as it might seem.

State Level Permits

On top of federal NOAA permit applications, you will also have to deal with a couple of state permits as well. Commercial fishing is a very delicate matter because, if unregulated, it can threaten the ecological balance of any given region and irreversibly decrease the fish population. With this in mind, we have all the application forms that you might need in order to request any given commercial fishing permit regardless of state. We are here to make sure that you have everything you need in order to receive your permits and operate your fishing enterprise without issue. Should you need help at any point whatsoever, don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

File Your NOAA Permit Applications

Given all the different kinds of permits, licenses, and stamps available for both residents and non-residents, it’s understandable that the application process can get confusing or complicated. Don’t worry, though, because that’s what the Federal Commercial Fishing Permits Center is here for. Our team can help you with any application process so that you can easily submit it to the corresponding authorities and receive the permit that you need. For more information about this process, or to inquire about any of the applications, feel free to reach out to us via phone or email. We are here to make it all easier for you.