Nys Marine Fishing License

To read the actual regulations please follow the links to the right.

Nys marine fishing license. Commercial fishermen in new york are required by law to hold specific licenses or permits to conduct fishing activities. Fishing for lobsters crabs clams mussels scallops or oysters. We offer many exciting opportunities to fish with more than 7 500 lakes and ponds 70 000 miles of rivers and streams and hundreds of miles of coastline. Dec s marine permit office is closed to walk in customers until further notice.

Use the search box in the upper right hand corner of this page to find a permit form or application. These licenses and permits are issued by the marine permit office mpo in the division of marine resources. Please be sure to follow all laws and regulations in the waters in which you are fishing. The marine permit office does not issue the recreational marine fishing registry please register online through the official decals website.

631 654 2311 if you are saltwater recreational fishing. New york sallwater fishing registration. Note that if you plan to fish only in marine waters you don t need a fishing license but you do need to register with some exceptions. Get your sporting licenses or register for marine fishing.

This is a free registry. 1 866 933 2257 beginning august 10 the dec call center is accessible from 8 am to 7 pm monday through friday and from 9 am to 5 pm on saturdays through october 1. A separate permit is required for lobsters. The marine permit office is located at 205 n.

Available to residents only. Non resident fees are double those of state residents. Marine fish 6 nycrr part 40 or lobster and crabs 6 nycrr part 44. Belle mead road suite 1 east setauket new york 11733 and hours of operation are monday friday 9 00 am 4 00 pm excluding state holidays.

A connecticut or rhode island resident and have a valid marine fishing license from your resident state. A new york state licensed party charter boat owner. Fish for life with a lifetime license. Buy your sporting license online here.

Anglers will need to provide their name date of birth address and tel. This summary is provided for your convenience the official written regulations published by the department of state are the official source for nysdec regulations. Frog species by spearing catching with the hands or by use of a club or hook. Be specific for best search results.

You need to register. Review license permit requirements for these activities below. Fishing aboard an appropriately licensed party or charter boat in the marine and coastal district. Freshwater fish species by angling spearing hooking longbow and tip ups.

See the full listing for each category by clicking on the more link. You need a fishing license if you are 16 years and older and fishing for. Please send all applications by mail and contact the marine permit office with question or concerns by calling 631 444 0470 or email mpo dec ny gov.