Mid Atlantic Federal Commercial Fishing for Surf Clams and Ocean Quahog

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 on the water until you’re absolutely sure that your permits, licenses, and documentation are, well, watertight. We can help you to acquire and maintain all of the Mid Atlantic Federal commercial fishing permits you might need.

Atlantic Surf clam and Ocean Quahog

The good news: as of this writing, both of these species are above the target population level. That means you don’t have to worry about overfishing or, alternatively, that the season is going to be shut down early before you can bring in the haul that you want. While the equipment typically used to fish for Atlantic Surf clams can have negative effects on the environment, those are mitigated by the fishery. There are mandatory vessel monitoring systems for both species, and there are minimum size requirements when it comes to the Atlantic Surf clams. So, if you’re looking for new ways to expand your fishing empire, these are a good bet.

The Different Categories

There are actually three different permits when it comes to fishing these species. Category 1 is “Commercial Surf clam (Open Access).”  The second is actually “Category 6: Commercial Ocean Quahog (Open Access.)” Both of these are what they sound like: they’re for the commercial harvest and sale of surf clams as well as the commercial harvest and sale of surf clams respectively. In both cases, the catch limit is dependent upon the IFQ allocation held, so you want to be aware of that. The third category is for the “commercial harvest and sale of Maine mahogany quahogs.” Here, the catch limit is 100,000 Maine each year.

Mid Atlantic Federal Commercial Fishing Permits

In regards to that third category, it’s a limited access permit, and only for harvesting Maine mahogany quahogs north of 43 50’ N latitude. For all of these forms, you can find them right at our site. If you go there, you’ll find everything you need to be in compliance every time that you fish for Atlantic Surf clam and Ocean Quahog. The parts you absolutely have to fill in have been marked.

Other Permits in Our Catalog

When you want to go out and make some money fishing, you want to, well, go out and make some money fishing – you don’t want to sit around filling out forms. That’s why we’ve made our forms that much easier to fill out. As our forms are mobile-optimized, you can fill them out from anywhere (and on any device) so long as you have an internet connection. As you’re buying the equipment, as you’re setting it up on your vessel, or anything else, you can complete these forms in record time. To talk to our staff with any further questions you might have, call (866) 292-4204 or email

Amendment 80: What You Need to Know

“Amendment 80? How many amendments have there been to the Constitution?” We’ve heard some variation of this question many times over the last few years. The truth is that this amendment has “changed the game,” so to speak, when it comes to Bering Sea and Aleutian Island fishing. Here at the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we can help you to get and keep all of the permits you need to be able to fish where and what you’d like to.

Amendment 80 Explained

This amendment was written and adopted with many goals in mind. Chief among them, the idea of improving the retention and utilization of fishery resources by the non-American Fisheries Act trawl catcher/processor fleet by extending the groundfish retention standard to non–American Fisheries Act trawl catcher/processor vessels of all lengths.  Additionally, it was meant to authorize allocating groundfish species to harvesting cooperatives as well as establishing a limited access privilege program for non-American Fisheries Act trawl/catcher/processors to reduce groundfish retention standard compliance costs. Beneath all of the goals rest these ideas: increasing the value of harvested species while boosting fishing practices with lower discard rates.

The Species it Effects

You might have read that and thought: “OK, but how does that apply to me and my vessel?” Well, if you’re in the Bering Sea or the Aleutian Islands, it could affect your fishing Flathead sole, Rock sole, Pacific cod, Yellowfin sole, Aleutian Islands Pacific Ocean perch, or Atka mackerel. In some cases, this amendment even modifies halibut and crab prohibited species catch limits. If you have any questions about this particular fishing permit (or any others) don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’ll be more than glad to answer questions about eligibility and more.

How We Can Help

We know that when it comes to fishing permits, information can be confusing and opaque (at best). As you probably know, there are many different forms related to this amendment. To help more commercial fishing professionals like yourself get into compliance, we offer efish forms such as Flatfish Exchange Applications, Amendment Quota Share Applications, Amendment Quota Share Transfer Applications, Cooperative Quota Permit Applications, INtercoopratierve Transfer Cooperative Quota, vessel replacement, and limited access permit. Basically, if there’s a form you need that has something to do with this amendment, we’ve got you covered.

A Catalog of Commercial Fishing Permits

As you can see from this amendment, the rules and regulations behind commercial fishing can change quickly. On the water, the fish can move from one area to another. When they do, you go along with them. The same can be said of your commercial fishing business. For example, should you get the above forms and then decide to no longer fish these kinds of species in the Bering Sea and the Aleutian Islands, we can help you there, too. You can find all of the forms you’ll need at our site for fishing in Alaska or just about anywhere else in or around the United States. For more: (866) 292-4204 or send us an email.

Atlantic Commercial Fishing Permits to Catch All the Monkfish You Want

Are you researching Atlantic commercial fishing permits and can’t find the ones that you need? Have you been looking into fishing for monkfish and just need to be in compliance with the authorities before you get out on the water? At the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we make it easy to get and stay in compliance with fishing for Monkfish in New England waters. That said, there are many commercial regulations to be aware of when fishing monkfish.

Monkfish: A Great Opportunity
In the end, that’s what monkfish are. As of right now, monkfish are above targeted population levels and their “fishing status” is at recommended levels. So, there are plenty of monkfish out there, waiting for commercial fishing professionals to take advantage. That said, there are plenty of rules when fishing for monkfish: like, there are size limits, limits in terms of landing, annual catch limits, and many others. By staying in compliance, through both documentation and behavior, you can make a lot of money in monkfish.

Atlantic Commercial Fishing Permits and Regulations in Regards to Monkfish
When it comes to monkfish, there is a minimum size. For example, the tail must be 11 inches long, or the entire fish must be 17 inches long. You’ll note that sentence contains the word “or” and not the word “and.” “DAS,” (“Days-At-Sea”) is important when it comes to monkfish, as limited access monkfish vessels are allocated 45.2 monkfish “Days at Sea” every fishing year. Should you have a permit, you can “carry-over” as many as four unused monkfish days at sea from the previous year. We understand that plenty of this can be confusing, which is why our professionals are always glad to answer any questions you may have.

What We Offer for Monkfish Commercial Fishing Professionals
At our site, you can find a “Category F” permit for Monkfish. This permit makes it possible for you to get a higher possession limit of monkfish than you would be allowed otherwise. However, to make up for it, it entails a reduction in Days at Seat allocation and contains a requirement to fish offshore. With this permit, you can get more monkfish than you might previously. We see it as one more way to help commercial fishing pros like yourself to be able to get the kind of haul that you’re capable of.

By Your Side At All Times
We know that when it comes to fishing permits and regulations, it can feel like it’s you against the world. However, here at the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we’re on your side. We believe that fishing permits should be easy and simple to fill out, the kind of thing that takes a couple minutes and not hours of labor or worry. That’s why we’ve made it possible to fill out the forms for monkfish or anything else at our site from any device, so long as you’re on the internet. If you have any questions, call us at (866) 292-4204 or email us.

West Coast Federal Commercial Fishing Permits: Sablefish Ahoy

Have you been fishing sablefish in Alaska and are starting to think about moving your business to the West Coast? Or, have you been fishing for other species and are starting to realize just how much you could make with sablefish? No matter the case, you can find the permits you’ll need to be in compliance when you fish sablefish right at our site. The Commercial Fishing Permits Center has all of the West Coast federal commercial fishing permits you might need, as well as those for the East Coast, too.

Fishing for Sablefish in Alaska and the West Coast
The truth is that, as of this writing, Pacific Coast sablefish are near the target level while Alaskan sablefish are below the target level. So, that means the rules are different in each location. For example, in Alaska, regulations severely limit the amount of incidentally caught and discarded fish. On the West Coast, there are daily trips for some vessels but not for others. Additionally, there are coast-wide catch limits for some gear types, different fishing groups, and so forth. If you have any questions about what the exact rules are for your vessel, gear, species of fish, or anything else, our staff is happy to help.

Necessary West Coast Federal Commercial Fishing Permits for Sablefish
In particular in the sablefish primary season for limited entry fixed gear fishery, you need to have a Sablefish-endorsed Pacific Coast Groundfish Fishery limited entry permit. Those are a lot of very official-sounding words. Don’t let them intimidate you. The truth is that if you have a non-sablefish endorsed LEP fixed-gear permit, you can still catch sablefish. You’ll just do so against the daily and weekly limit fishery.

Groundfish Sablefish Ownership Interest
That’s the Sablefish form that you’ll find at our site. With this, you can get the access you need to be in compliance for the amount of Groundfish Sablefish that you want to catch on the West Coast. We know that, when it comes to documentation, commercial fishing experts like yourself would probably do anything other than fill out these forms. So, we’ve made it easier and quicker than ever to do just that: you can complete these forms on your computer, your smartphone, or really any other kind of device, as long as you’re connected to the internet.

All of the Forms You May Need

Fishing for sablefish includes following many rules and regulations. For example, should the NOAA notify you that you have to carry an observer, you can’t fish for groundfish without having one on your vessel. The best way to stay in compliance with the authorities, of course, is to make sure that all of your documentation is completely taken care of before you go out on the water. That’s where we come in. You can use our site to find the forms you need, fill them out, and then make sure that they go to the right place. If you have any questions, call (866) 292-4204 or send us an email.

Commercial Fishing Permit for Alaskan Halibut: New Changes and More

Are you interested in fishing for Halibut in Alaska commercially, but aren’t sure which permits are right for you and your vessel? Or, have you been searching for a way to expedite the commercial fishing permit process? Getting the right permit should never slow your business down, nor should it be something that a commercial fishing professional needs to worry about. Here at our fishing permits site, you can find the right permit for your needs, no matter what you’re fishing for and where you’re fishing for it.

Every Alaskan Halibut Commercial Fishing Permit
As you might imagine, halibut fishing in Alaska is popular. That’s why we have many different forms for doing so available at our site. For example, as of this writing, you can find an Application for Transfer of Charter Halibut Permit (CHP). You can also find the Application for Community Charter Halibut Permit (CCHP) in addition to the Application for Transfer (Lease) Between Individual Fishing Quota (IFQ) and Guided Angler Fish (GAF) Community Quota Entity forms. Those are just some of the forms we offer. With acronyms that are so similar (CHP and CCHP), we understand that some of this can be a bit confusing sometimes. That’s why our staff is always happy to answer any questions you might have.

New Forms
Commercial fishing regulations have been with us essentially since the beginning. That said, they tend to change quite often. Case in point: Pacific Halibut. Starting in 2020, Charter Halibut Permits (the CHPs) had to be registered annually with the authorities. Moreover, before catching as well as retaining halibut on a charter fishing trip, the vessel must have a “new, original” version of the Charter Halibut Permit. If you want to transfer these forms, it’s just one of the many functions of our site.

Halibut: On the Rise
The good news is that, as of this writing, Pacific halibut are above target population levels. They’re nowhere near being overfished and are in fact fished at recommended levels. If you’ve been fishing for some time, then you know this wasn’t always the case. Indeed, from 1997 all the way to 2013, the Pacific halibut population was in decline. Now, it’s been rising for the past seven-plus years. What this can mean for you: if you were considering getting into fishing Pacific halibut, or concentrating your efforts there, now is a great time to do so.

Beyond Halibut
With the above paragraph in mind, it’s important to note that there are plenty of other fish out there that are not-overfished, have increasing population levels, and can bring you quite a bit of money. You can find just about all of the permits you’ll need to fish them at our site, too. We understand that when it comes to commercial fishing, you didn’t get into the business so that you could fill out forms. So, if you have any questions about these forms or others, our staff is more than happy to help at: (866) 292-4204 or send us an email.

No “Red Herrings” – Straight Info About NOAA Permits for Herring

Beginning to fish for herring but don’t know which NOAA permits are right for your vessel? Or, have you started to look into it, only to find that you don’t know which sources of information you can trust? In regards to some permits, there are very specific regulations. That’s absolutely the case when it comes to fishing for herring. Whether you work in herring or any other kind of fish, here at the Commercial Fishing Permits Center, we can do that much more to ensure you get the permits that are just right for you.

NOAA Permits Categories in Regards to Herring
If your vessel is less than 165 feet in overall length, has a shaft horsepower of less than 3,000, and is below 750 gross registered tons, then you can register for fishing herring at our site. There are five different permit categories, A, B, C, D, and E. D is the most common while B is the least. If you have any questions about which category is right for you, we’re more than glad to discuss that with you.

Limits on Fishing Herring to Keep in Mind
The truth is that, unfortunately, as of this writing, herring levels are considered to be “significantly below target population level.” While a rebuilding plan is in development, right now, there are tight limits on how much herring one can fish. This is reflected in the permits. For example, if you’re Category E, then your catch limit is 20,000 pounds per trip/day in specific Areas 2 and 3. By that same token, should you be Category D, then your limit per trip/day is 6,600 lb, but that’s in all areas. Category C, which is described as “Incidental Catch Limited Access,” maintains a 55,000 lb. per trip/day in all areas, while Category B is described as “Areas 2, 3 Limited Access” yet has a catch limit that’s unlimited in those areas. Category A, lastly, has all areas limited access but the catch limit is also unlimited in all areas.

Fishing Permits for More than Just Herring
With the population levels being what they are, it’s understandable that some commercial fishing professionals are looking to fish something other than just herring. To that end, we have many different forms at our site to enable you to fish what you want legally. Many of these fish are in the same waters as the herring, so that you can use your vessel to make a good living.

Easily Completed Herring Forms
When it comes to many of these forms, the more information they possess, the more options they have, the more you can feel: “what’s going on?” With so many options, it might be difficult to figure out which is right for your needs. This is why we employ a top-notch staff. They aren’t just folks we pulled off of the street; rather, they’re experienced professionals in regards to fishing permits and more. To talk to one of our pros, call: (866) 292-4204 or send us an email.

Alaska Commercial Fishing Permits: The World of Weathervane Scallops

Have you just gotten into fishing for Weathervane Scallops and aren’t sure how to get in compliance with the authorities? Or, alternatively, has it become time to renew your Alaska commercial fishing permits and you want to get it done quickly as well as competently? Over the years, the Commercial Fishing Permits center has helped plenty of commercial fishing pros like yourself to be able to fish the waters and species they want.

Why Alaska Commercial Fishing Permits are So Important
Simply put, there’s money in fishing scallops. That’s true just about anywhere. However, in Alaska, you can make a lot fishing for scallops. Folks know that. In fact, so many have done so that the authorities have had to come up with these permits to try and limit it. So, you’ll need what’s called an “SLPP” (Scallop License Limitation Program) to be able to enter the scallop fisheries in Federal waters off of Alaska. This has been done explicitly to “limit the number of participants and reduce fishing capacity in the scallop fisher off Alaska.” As with so many other forms, you can find it at our site.

Fishing Scallops Early, Fishing Scallops Often
At the beginning of every fishing season, “GHLs” (Guideline Harvest Levels) are set. Once those are met, then the fisheries close. That’s it. You can’t argue or force your way in. Furthermore, a strong majority of Alaska scallop fisheries have crab bycatch limits. Why is that a big deal? Because the scallop fisheries close when the GHLs OR the bycatch limits are met. The last thing you want is to get everything you need to successfully enter the scallop fishery only to find that it’s been closed for the season. That’s why we always, where possible, encourage commercial fishing professionals to send in these forms early.

An Easier Way to Apply for Fishery Access
You might have read the last paragraph and thought: “yes, I know I have to send these forms in as early as possible. But, with my schedule, it’s just hard, if not impossible, to find the time to do so.” That’s perfectly understandable. Indeed, it’s just one of the reasons that we made our site mobile optimized. That way, you can fill out these forms from practically anywhere. So, you can be on the dock, at the bay, or even on your vessel – so long as you have an internet connection, you can apply for these permits and more.

South Atlantic Federal Commercial Fishing for Swordfish

Before you take your commercial swordfish vessel out on the water, have you made sure that you’re in compliance with all applicable permits? Have you been looking for an easier way to apply for South Atlantic Federal commercial fishing permits? Fishing for swordfish is a great way to make a lot of money. But, you have to go about it properly. Just as you wouldn’t go out on the water without the proper safety precautions, you don’t want to go out lacking the right permits, too. At our site, we can make sure you’re in compliance no matter where fishing takes you.

A Swordfish General Permit
Most of the permits you’ll find in regards to swordfish make it possible to commercially fish for and retain North Atlantic swordfish. Specifically, they make it possible to do with different kinds of methods: harpoons, hand lines, green-stick, “bandit gear,” as well as the traditional rod and reel. As with so many other permits, these must be renewed annually. The last thing you want to do is to go to all of the trouble to get that equipment only to not be in compliance. That’s why, when it comes to swordfish fishing or any other kinds of permits, our staff is more than ready to help.

South Atlantic Federal Commercial Fishing Permits for Swordfish at Our Site
As of this writing, you can find many different forms for swordfish. You might think: “wait, you mentioned ‘North Atlantic Swordfish’ in the last paragraph, but this header said ‘South Atlantic?” The truth is that the “North Atlantic Swordfish” goes to many areas other than just the North Atlantic. They can be found in waters that are tropical as well as cold. You can find them in the Indian and Pacific oceans just as much as you can in the Atlantic. So, at our site, you can easily send in your forms for swordfish, such as the “Incidental Commercial Fishing Permit,” “Handgear Commercial Fishing Permit,” “Directed Commercial Fishing Permit,” and others.

What to Know When Swordfish Fishing
Swordfish are an opportunity for your commercial fishing business, but they come with responsibility, too. For example, there are annual catch limits. There are minimum size requirements as well as landing restrictions. Fishing activities, catch documenting, and sales may have to be reported. Swordfish are above the target population level, so there’s plenty of opportunities out there.

More to the Sea than Just Swordfish

That said, there’s plenty of opportunity in other kinds of fish, too. We know that for many, they don’t end up fishing just one species in one area for their entire careers. Those are just some of the reasons that we offer as many different permits and forms as possible. That way, commercial fishing professionals like you can fish what they want to fish where they want to fish for it. If you have any questions about fishing for swordfish, what the requirements are, or anything else related to permits, you can call us at (866) 292-4204.

Get the Entire Details of West Coast Commercial Fishing Permits Online

At the present time, every person has their own interest regarding the business and if a person has some interest then it is very important to follow it to achieve success in that specific field. Do you have a vessel that you want to use for the commercial business? Do you want permission to do commercial fishing? Do you have a question like how to get permission to start commercial fishing? If yes then you should have to look for all the details which will be helpful for you so if you are interested in some particular kind of thing then it would be great to do a lot of research on that because when you do the research then you will get in-depth details that will be more helpful for you or if you don't have that much enough time to perform the research then in that case you can take the help of the private third party company who can provide you the assistance.

Every state of a country has its own law regarding the permissions so if you are looking for permission in Alaska or West Coast then you should have to be very specific with the area location because if you don't complete the State law requirement and did not take the permission then you will be in trouble. If you want the commercial fishing permit then you must have to check the details of Alaska commercial fishing permits, so you will be able to understand about the procedure of that particular state like Alaska. Many people are not aware of the online procedures and due to that they have the lack of knowledge about the procedures and the online work so it will be great to visit the website, download the form for permission and fill it accordingly in the same way, you should have to include all the required documents that will be important to complete the permission work.

If you are looking for the commercial fishing permit in the West coast then you have to check the details about the West Coast commercial fishing permits option, then you can take the help of the third-party company that have the dedicated team that will help you to get the permission for the fishing along with that they will also help you with the vessel related documents which are important for the commercial fishing. If you are not sure about the different documents that are required for the fishing or using the vessel for the commercial purpose then you must have to check with the team because they are the professionals who know very well about all the documents that are important for the owner of the vessel or fishing business owner. You will get every detail on the internet so you don't have to worry about anything. You can just follow the step-by-step procedures which will make your work easy and convenient and you don't have to worry about anything.

Know the Details of Caribbean Federal Commercial Fishing

There are many people who are interested in the fishing business but for doing the fishing business it is very important to take all the permission because if you didn't take any permission or not complete any legal authority then it would become a problem for you. In many parts of the world, there are many people who are interested in doing the fishing business and for that, they need the vessel or boat which will be helpful for them to have their own fishing business. There are many such people as well who have their own vessel or boat but they are not using it for the commercial purpose, in the same way, there are some people as well who want to use their vessel or boat in a commercial way and for that, they need the permissions from the different departments.

Every country has its own laws and rules which have to be followed by the citizens of that country even in some states also they have their own rules and the people have to follow it otherwise it will become a problem for them. If you are also looking for permission for commercial fishing then you should have to check the details about the Caribbean federal commercial fishing, as it will be the legal way to do the commercial fishing business or commerce without any obstacle or difficulty. If you are worried that how you will get the permission or how you will get the license for the fishing commerce then it will be great to look for the state laws and for that either you can take the help of the team or you can visit the official website where the forms are available that you can download and fill it with all the required details along with that you can attach the documents that are important to complete the procedure. On the internet, you will get the entire detail so you can follow the step-by-step procedure to complete the work in a legal and effective way.

When it comes to the matter of commercial fishing commerce then the people have to be very efficient to continue with the business because it needs a lot of effort along with that it needs a lot of formalities, hence for the permissions it would be great to follow the procedure by the government. if you are in a particular place where you want to do commercial fishing then you should have to check the details accordingly so in that way you will be able to get the entire details which will be convenient and helpful for you. You will get the details about the Gulf of Mexico federal commercial fishing permissions on the official website so you don't have to worry about visiting any other place you just have to download the form and complete all the formalities that are required to get the permission from the different department and you will be able to do the commercial fishing without any obstacle or without any interruption by the government.