If you are related to the commercial fishing business in (or close to) Alaska, then you must have heard of Amendment 80. If you have not, or you want to know more about it, then this article is for you: we will tell you everything you need to know about Amendment 80 Program, up to…
Commercial fishing isn’t for the faint of heart; it’s harder work than you may think and sometimes requires long hours spent in severe circumstances. You won’t become wealthy doing commercial fishing. Therefore, it’s not a good option for individuals who can’t see beyond the poor wage; most commercial fishermen have other occupations or are retired. …
Is your professional life in desperate need of a shake-up? Are you growing tired of the 9 to 5 rat race and wasting away your days in a cubicle? If you match this description, and you have a passion for angling, commercial fishing might offer you an exciting–if challenging–new career path. If you have ever…
Commercial fishing is a massive, global industry. As the demand for seafood remains consistent all over the world, commercial fisheries are accessed just about anywhere there is water and fish. If you are in the early days of mapping out your commercial or industrial fishing operation, deciding where you will be casting your lines is…
Have you decided to get into the exciting world of fishing for surf clams and Ocean quahog but don’t know where to begin? Did you get your vessel, your equipment, and your crew ready to go out and fish for those creatures and are looking for the final step? You never want to go out…
If you’re planning to start a commercial fishing business in Louisiana, or you already have one but don’t have the necessary permits yet, then this blog post is for you. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps you need to take to obtain a Louisiana commercial fishing permit. We understand that the…
Seafood is a staple in the diet of many California residents. What most do not realize, however, is that much of that seafood is caught right here at local commercial fisheries. If you are considering getting into the commercial fishing business–which can be a profitable if physically demanding line of work–you should get to know…
For more than five decades, the idea of canned tuna as part of any basic American kitchen setup has been a major driving force behind commercial tuna fishing. Tuna from the North Atlantic is still one of the species with the highest selling price and highest demand in the commercial fishing industry. It is recommended…
As inflation continues to persist, Americans are feeling the pinch in their wallet. Between the price of gas and groceries, costs are going up nearly across the board. In Pennsylvania, commercial fishing licenses could be next in line for an elevated price tag. If you happen to make your livelihood in commercial fishing, you are…
Here at the Federal Commercial Fishing Permit Center, we want to make sure we can help you through the process of getting a commercial fishing permit in Maine easily and conveniently. Maine Marine Dealer and Harvester Licenses There are many different kinds of licenses granted to people and entities looking to commercially fish in Maine….