Commercial fishing is a big business in the U.S. and global economies. In 2019 alone, commercial fishermen netted nearly 9 billion pounds of seafood on American waters. With billions of dollars and millions of livelihoods generated and supported by commercial fishing, it is an industry that is always attracting newcomers. If you have found yourself…
Does it feel like you’re always having to fill out one form of commercial fishing documentation or another? Are you tired of it taking so long just to fill out one form (to say nothing of all of the others that you have to do?) To fish how you want, you have to be in…
If you are new to the world of commercial fishing, figuring out which NOAA fisheries permits you need may seem a bit confusing. With so many different options in various regions pertaining to specific species, it may be difficult to figure out where you should get started. The good news is, however, that you can…
Do you know how to find all of the NOAA Permits that you may need? Are you tired of having to hunt around the internet for them? Here, we offer everything that you may need for your commercial fishing enterprise. It’s just one of the ways that the Commercial Fishing Permits Center is here to…
If you own and operate a commercial fishing business, you may not have a lot of free time on your hands. In fact, the odds are good that your days are packed when you are on land, as you have to navigate payroll, boat maintenance, and other obligations. With that in mind, it makes sense…
Do you own a USCG vessel and want to maximize the amount of time you spend out on the water? If this is your situation, you must comprehend the significance of acquiring an NOAA Fisheries permit. You may be sure that your activities will not breach any laws or put you or anyone else in…
If you’re getting a commercial fishing business started, you know there’s a lot that goes into being successful. Before you can get out on the water and do a job that you love, you need to be sure that all of your paperwork is in order and that includes your NOAA fisheries permit. There are…
Are you interested in fishing commercially, but aren’t sure exactly which permits and licenses you need to fish for what species? Do you already have a commercial fishing business, but are looking for a way to make the NOAA Fisheries Permit process go that much faster? Those are just some of the scenarios that we…
If you are looking to start a lucrative, sustainable commercial fishing business, there are some planning items that you will need to address. First, you will want to figure out where you will be fishing, as well as what you will be fishing for. Next, you will need to assess the capabilities of your boat…