When you hold a federal fisheries permit, you must adhere to the regulations that go with it. This ensures your safety and the safety of the other boaters and species that live in the water. A float plan is one of the commitments you hold when you have a fishing permit. So, it makes sense…
There are plenty of factors to consider when you apply for a federal fisheries permit. Keeping them all in mind can help make the process go smoothly and efficiently, from start to finish. That includes what species you plan to fish for and what region you will run your fishing operation in. Understanding the options…
Does it seem like it’s more difficult to complete Federal Fisheries Permits than it should be? Do you want to go somewhere that has all of the forms you might need all in one place? That’s what the Commercial Fishing Permits Center was made to be. We can help with all of the forms you…
Are you unsure about which permits and licensing your commercial fishing enterprise requires? Do you know if your business needs a federal fisheries permit, a state permit, or something else? No matter which of the two you’re interested in, you’ll be able to find them right here on our site. We started Commercial Fishing Permits…
For those in the fishing industry, a federal fisheries permit is one of the most important documents to obtain. It allows fishers to legally catch certain fish species in federal waters, ensuring the preservation of the ocean’s biodiversity and keeping the industry regulated. However, obtaining a federal fisheries permit is no simple task. In this…
Is it time to convert your love of fishing into a career? Are you looking to trade your cubicle for a boat, and swap out spreadsheets for fishing lines? Well, if so, you are probably pretty excited to begin your new professional journey. This is also a savvy move from an entrepreneurial perspective, as commercial…
If you are starting a commercial fishing business in the United States, there are a number of species that can net you a tidy profit. Be it American Lobster trapped off the shores of Maine, or shrimp that you can net in the Gulf of Mexico, the demand for seafood in America and throughout the…
Starting your own commercial fishing business requires a lot of thought and preparation. You will need to decide where you will be fishing, what sort of technique you will use, and even how large of a crew you will need to hire. Most importantly, however, you need to know what you will be aiming to…
Do you want to fish for groundfish in Alaska or the surrounding area? Is that already something you do professionally, but you want to expedite the commercial fishing permit process? If you want to fish for groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska, the Bering Sea, and the Aleutian Islands, then you need a Federal Fisheries…
Are you interested in fishing groundfish off the west coast but aren’t sure what permits are involved? Do you already fish groundfish in the area and are looking for a way to streamline the permit process? Groundfish are plentiful, to say the very least, in the western waters of the United States. However, if you…