Nys Marine Fishing License

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Nys marine fishing license. You need a fishing license if you are 16 years and older and fishing for. 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. 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. Available to residents only.

Buy your sporting license online here. Frog species by spearing catching with the hands or by use of a club or hook. To read the actual regulations please follow the links to the right. Fishing aboard an appropriately licensed party or charter boat in the marine and coastal district.

The marine permit office does not issue the recreational marine fishing registry please register online through the official decals website. Get your sporting licenses or register for marine fishing. This summary is provided for your convenience the official written regulations published by the department of state are the official source for nysdec regulations. A connecticut or rhode island resident and have a valid marine fishing license from your resident state.

631 654 2311 if you are saltwater recreational fishing. Be specific for best search results. Regular call center weekday hours will resume on october 2. Non resident fees are double those of state residents.

If you are over the age of 15 you will need to purchase a fishing license to fish most of new york s freshwaters. 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. Fishing for lobsters crabs clams mussels scallops or oysters. See the full listing for each category by clicking on the more link.

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. 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. Dec s marine permit office is closed to walk in customers until further notice. A separate permit is required for lobsters.

Review license permit requirements for these activities below. Marine fish 6 nycrr part 40 or lobster and crabs 6 nycrr part 44. These licenses and permits are issued by the marine permit office mpo in the division of marine resources. Fish for life with a lifetime license.

This is a free registry. To find popular permits licenses registrations or certifications use the links below. Commercial fishermen in new york are required by law to hold specific licenses or permits to conduct fishing activities. The marine permit office is located at 205 n.

A new york state licensed party charter boat owner. Use the search box in the upper right hand corner of this page to find a permit form or application. Please be sure to follow all laws and regulations in the waters in which you are fishing.