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link--region-southeast" href="/region/southeast">Southeast</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="teaser__meta teaser__meta--small"> <div class="regions teaser__meta-link-group"> <div class="regions__vocab"> <span class="southeast"> <a class="link link--region link--region-southeast" href="/region/southeast">Southeast</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="vertical-list__footer vertical-list__footer--small"> <a href="/funding-opportunities/open-opportunities?title=&field_topics_vocab_target_id[1000044531]=1000044531&sort_by=title" class="link link--cta vertical-list__footer-link">More Opportunities</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="horizontal-list__footer"> </div> </div> <hr> <div class="quick-fact"> <div class="quick-fact__fact"> <span class="quick-fact__label">FACT</span> <h2 class="quick-fact__title">8.5 million recreational anglers</h2> <div class="quick-fact__content"><p>In 2018, 8.5 million anglers took 194 million trips.</p> </div> </div> <div class="quick-fact__fact"> <span class="quick-fact__label">FACT</span> <h2 class="quick-fact__title">9.3 billion pounds of seafood</h2> <div class="quick-fact__content"><p>In 2019, U.S. commercial fishermen landed 9.3 billion pounds of seafood valued at $5.5 billion.</p> </div> </div> <div class="quick-fact__fact"> <span class="quick-fact__label">FACT</span> <h2 class="quick-fact__title">194 million recreational fishing trips</h2> <div class="quick-fact__content"><p>In 2018, 8.5 million recreational saltwater anglers took 194 million saltwater fishing trips around the United States. The number of trips taken (or effort) is an important measurement used by our program to determine total catch estimates each year.</p> </div> </div> <div class="quick-fact__fact"> <span class="quick-fact__label">FACT</span> <h2 class="quick-fact__title">47 stocks rebuilt since 2000</h2> <div class="quick-fact__content"><p>NOAA Fisheries manages 461 stocks or stock complexes in 46 fishery management plans.</p> </div> </div> <div class="quick-fact__fact"> <span class="quick-fact__label">FACT</span> <h2 class="quick-fact__title">1.7 million jobs and $253 billion in sales</h2> <div class="quick-fact__content"><p>We monitor, protect, and sustainably manage the nation’s fisheries, which generated $253 billion in sales impacts and created 1.7 million jobs in the U.S. marine fishing sector and across the broader economy in 2020.</p> </div> </div> <a href="#" class="link link--text quick-fact__another-fact"><span class="fa fa-sync-alt"></span>Show me another fact</a> </div> <hr> <div class="horizontal-list__container"> <div class="horizontal-list--2-column"> <div class="horizontal-list__item horizontal-list__item--baseline horizontal-list__item--info-blocks"> <h3>Permits & Forms</h3><p>There are a variety of permitting requirements associated with fishing in federal waters. Find permit information for commercial fishermen, recreational fishermen, for-hire fishing, seafood dealers, and seafood traders.</p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/permits-and-forms/fishing-seafood">Find fishing, dealer, and trade permits</a></p> </div> <div class="horizontal-list__item horizontal-list__item--baseline horizontal-list__item--info-blocks"> <h3>Rules & Regulations</h3><p>Find current rule-making actions—the latest notices and proposed rules open for comment, as well as final rules for various fishery management plans and related amendments.</p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/rules-and-regulations/fisheries">Find fishery rules and regulations</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="horizontal-list__footer"> </div> </div> <hr> <div class="horizontal-list__container"> <div class="horizontal-list--2-column"> <div class="horizontal-list__item horizontal-list__item--baseline horizontal-list__item--info-blocks"> <h3>Atlantic Highly Migratory Species</h3><p>Atlantic highly migratory species are very popular with saltwater anglers. These fish live throughout the Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean waters and include tuna, sharks, swordfish, and billfish. </p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/topic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species">Learn more about Atlantic highly migratory species</a></p> </div> <div class="horizontal-list__item horizontal-list__item--baseline horizontal-list__item--info-blocks"> <h3>Regional Fishery Management Councils</h3><p dir="ltr">The MSA created eight regional fishery management councils responsible for the fisheries in their region that require conservation and management. The councils develop and amend fishery management plans, set annual catch limits, develop research priorities, implement rebuilding plans, and conduct public meetings.</p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/topic/partners#regional-fishery-management-councils">Find your regional fishery management councils</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="horizontal-list__footer"> </div> </div> <hr> <div class="views-element-container"> <div class="horizontal-list-featured"> <h2 class="horizontal-list-featured__title">Multimedia</h2> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <a href="https://videos.fisheries.noaa.gov/"> <div class="horizontal-list-featured__image"> <div class="aspect-ratio--three-by-two"> <div class="aspect-ratio__content"> <img src="/themes/custom/noaa_components/images/seals_of_approval.jpg" alt="NOAA Fisheries Video Gallery Default Thumbnail Image"> </div> </div> <span class="horizontal-list-featured__image-icon fa fa-play"></span> </div> </a> <h3 class="horizontal-list-featured__subtitle"><a href="https://videos.fisheries.noaa.gov/">NOAA Fisheries Video Gallery</a></h3> </div> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="news-card"> <div class="news-card__image"> <div class="aspect-ratio--three-by-two"> <div class="aspect-ratio__content"> <img class="dam-image img-responsive" src="/s3//styles/inline_field_thumbnail/s3/dam-migration/brown_boat2.jpg?h=1c9b88c9&amp;itok=jN0uYILY" width="540" height="360" alt="Brown_Boat2.jpg" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="news-card__content"> <div class="news-card__eyebrow">Video</div> <h3 class="news-card__title"> <a href="/video/us-fishermans-perspective-sustainable-seafood" class="header-link news-card__title-link"> <span>A U.S. Fisherman's Perspective on Sustainable Seafood</span> </a> </h3> <div class="news-card__region"> <div class="regions "> <div class="regions__vocab"> <span class="national"> <a class="link link--region link--region-national" href="/about-us">National</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="news-card"> <div class="news-card__image"> <div class="aspect-ratio--three-by-two"> <div class="aspect-ratio__content"> <img class="dam-image img-responsive" src="/s3//styles/inline_field_thumbnail/s3/dam-migration/750x500-commercial-trawlnet-sf.jpg?h=c0d86f50&amp;itok=DSLqIVGT" width="540" height="360" alt="750x500-commercial-trawlnet-sf.jpg" loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="news-card__content"> <div class="news-card__eyebrow">Video</div> <h3 class="news-card__title"> <a href="/video/footage-fisheries" class="header-link news-card__title-link"> <span>Footage from the Fisheries </span> </a> </h3> <div class="news-card__region"> <div class="regions "> <div class="regions__vocab"> <span class="national"> <a class="link link--region link--region-national" href="/about-us">National</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-3 col-sm-6 col-xs-12"> <div class="news-card"> <div class="news-card__image"> <div class="aspect-ratio--three-by-two"> <div class="aspect-ratio__content"> <img class="dam-image img-responsive" src="/s3//styles/inline_field_thumbnail/s3/dam-migration/cod_acoustics_01.jpg?h=289976fd&amp;itok=jQAAxD1L" width="540" height="360" alt="Crew setting up acoustic robots on deck." loading="lazy" typeof="foaf:Image" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="news-card__content"> <div class="news-card__eyebrow">Podcast</div> <h3 class="news-card__title"> <a href="/podcast/listening-cod-gulf-maine" class="header-link news-card__title-link"> <span>Listening for Cod in the Gulf of Maine</span> </a> </h3> <div class="news-card__region"> <div class="regions "> <div class="regions__vocab"> <span class="mid-atlantic"> <a class="link link--region link--region-mid-atlantic" href="/region/mid-atlantic">New England/Mid-Atlantic</a> </span> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subnav-tab__content" id=commercial-fishing> <div class="row"> <div class="subnav-tab__main col-md-12 col-lg-8"> <h2 class="subnav-tab__title">Commercial Fishing</h2> <div class="subnav-tab__main-content"> <div class="wyswyg-edit field field--name-field-t1-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>Commercial fishing regulations and requirements in federal waters can vary by area, marine species, and gear type. Find region-specific tools and resources:</p><ul class="list--arrow"><li><a href="/region/alaska/fisheries">Alaska</a></li><li><a href="/region/new-england-mid-atlantic/fisheries">New England/Mid-Atlantic</a></li><li><a href="/region/pacific-islands/fisheries">Pacific Islands</a></li><li><a href="/region/southeast/fisheries">Southeast</a> (including the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean)</li><li><a href="/region/west-coast/fisheries">West Coast</a></li></ul><p>If a fish species is managed through both state and federal regulations, federally permitted commercial fishermen must follow the more restrictive regulations regardless of where they are operating.</p><p>Commercial fishermen operating in state waters must follow rules and requirements set by the state or U.S. territory. </p><h3>Federal Commercial Fishing Permits</h3><p>Our <a href="/regions">regional offices</a> issue most federal commercial fishing permits. Commercial fishing vessels may need multiple federal permits or a combination of federal and state permits to participate in various fisheries. Many federal commercial fishing permits can be acquired or renewed online. </p><ul class="list--arrow"><li><a href="https://hmspermits.noaa.gov/">Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Permit Shop</a>* </li><li><a href="https://alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/webapps/efish/login">eFISH</a> (Alaska)</li><li><a href="https://www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov/apps/login/login">FishOnline</a> (New England/Mid-Atlantic)</li><li><a href="https://appscloud.fisheries.noaa.gov/suite/?signin=native">Southeast Fisheries Permit System</a> (renewals only)</li></ul><p>*Some Atlantic HMS permits are issued by our Greater Atlantic or Southeast regional offices. Learn where to apply in the <a href="/fishing-and-seafood-permits?title=&management_area%5BHighly+Migratory+Species%5D=Highly+Migratory+Species&fishing_permits%5B1000006511%5D=1000006511&sort_by=title">permit descriptions</a>. </p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/fishing-and-seafood-permits?title=&fishing_permits%5B1000006511%5D=1000006511&sort_by=title">All commercial fishing permits</a></p><h3>Commercial Fisheries Landings</h3><p>Our <a href="/foss/f?p=215:200:16347902941317:Mail::::">commercial landings database</a> allows visitors to build custom landings reports of non-confidential data. The data is organized by fishing type, year, region, state, and marine species. </p><p>The data presented in this database may not match the data in published versions of Fisheries of the United States or in other online landings queries. Visit the database for details. </p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/national/sustainable-fisheries/commercial-fisheries-landings">About the data</a></p><h3>Fishery Management Plans, Rules, and Regulations</h3><p>Most federal fishing regulations come from fishery management plans. Under the <a href="/topic/laws-policies/magnuson-stevens-act">Magnuson-Stevens Act</a>, every fishery requiring conservation and management must have a fishery management plan. The plans describe problems in the fishery and identify management measures to protect, restore, and promote its long-term health.</p><p>In general, fishery management plans are developed and amended by one of eight <a href="/topic/partners">regional fishery management councils</a>. In addition, NOAA Fisheries is directly responsible for the management of <a href="/topic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species">Atlantic highly migratory species</a>. </p><p>Search for rules and regulations in effect and find fishery rulemaking actions open for comment:</p><ul class="list--arrow"><li><a href="/rules-and-announcements/management-plans">All fishery management plans and amendments</a></li><li><a href="/rules-and-announcements/notices-and-rules?title=&fishing_type%5Bcommercial%5D=commercial&field_species_vocab_target_id=&sort_by=field_relevant_date_value">Commercial fishing notices and rules</a></li><li><a href="/rules-and-announcements/open-for-comment?title=&fishing_type%5Bcommercial%5D=commercial&field_species_vocab_target_id=&sort_by=field_comments_close_value">Commercial rulemaking open for comment</a></li><li><a href="/rules-and-announcements/bulletins">All fishery bulletins</a></li></ul><h3>Commercial Fishing Management Actions Being Considered</h3><p>Visit the regional fishery management council websites to learn about and provide feedback on federal fishery management actions and alternatives under consideration:</p><ul class="list--arrow"><li><a href="https://www.npfmc.org/">North Pacific </a></li><li><a href="https://www.pcouncil.org/">Pacific</a></li><li><a href="http://wpcouncil.org/">Western Pacific</a></li><li><a href="http://www.gulfcouncil.org/">Gulf of Mexico</a></li><li><a href="http://caribbeanfmc.com/">Caribbean</a></li><li><a href="https://safmc.net/">South Atlantic</a></li><li><a href="http://www.mafmc.org/">Mid-Atlantic</a></li><li><a href="http://www.nefmc.org/">New England</a></li></ul><p>You can also provide feedback on measures affecting <a href="/topic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species">Atlantic highly migratory species</a> managed directly by NOAA Fisheries. You can attend scoping or <a href="/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-advisory-panel">Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Advisory Panel meetings</a> or submit comments to the <a href="/contact-directory/highly-migratory-species-coordinators">Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division</a>.</p></div> <div class="tab-meta-data hidden"> <div class="meta-page-heading"></div> <div id="Commercial Fishing-title" class="meta-title">Commercial Fishing Regulations & Resources for U.S Federal Water</div> <div id="Commercial Fishing-gt" class="meta-decs">Find commercial fishing permits, landings, regulations, and resources by region, species, or gear-type for commercial fishing in U.S. federal water.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subnav-tab__sidebar col-md-12 col-lg-4"> <div class="info-links"> <h2 class="info-links__title">More Information </h2> <ul class="list--arrow info-links__links"> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/national/commercial-fishing/fisheries-information-system-program">Fisheries Information System Program</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/national/commercial-fishing/fishery-market-news">Fishery Market News</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/funding-opportunities/financial-services">Financial Services</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/national/funding-and-financial-services/fishing-capacity-reduction-programs">Vessel and Permit Buyback Programs</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/topic/sustainable-seafood/seafood-industry">Resources for the Seafood Industry</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/topic/enforcement/vessel-monitoring">Vessel Monitoring System Information</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/southeast/bycatch/fishing-gear-turtle-excluder-devices">Turtle Excluder Devices</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/topic/resources-fishing/recreational-fishing">Recreational Fishing Resources</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subnav-tab__content" id=recreational-fishing> <div class="row"> <div class="subnav-tab__main col-md-12 col-lg-8"> <h2 class="subnav-tab__title">Recreational Fishing</h2> <div class="subnav-tab__main-content"> <div class="wyswyg-edit field field--name-field-t2-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"> <div alt="Girl with white hat, braided hair, and boots fishing and trying to reel in a catch." data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="5c0911f3-ae3d-4262-9818-876b18d98fc2" data-embed-button="media_entity_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.media_250_x_375" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="align-left embedded-entity" data-langcode="en" id="med-emb_01663115297"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img loading="lazy" width="250" height="375" alt="Girl with white hat, braided hair, and boots fishing and trying to reel in a catch." title="dam-migration-miss/md_U2N3zuCdh0J0.jpg" class="dam-image img-responsive" data-src="/s3//styles/media_250_x_375/s3/dam-migration-miss/md_U2N3zuCdh0J0_0.jpg?itok=zlz1FNlw" typeof="foaf:Image" src> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h3>Do I Need a Recreational Fishing Permit or License?</h3><h4>State Fishing Regulations and Licenses</h4><p>If you are fishing in state waters (generally 0 to 3 nautical miles off shore), contact your state fish and wildlife agency for a recreational fishing license.</p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/recreational-fishing/state-recreational-fishing-websites">Find state fishing regulations and licenses</a></p><h4>Federal Fishing Permits</h4><p>Since January 1, 2011, a saltwater recreational fishing license or registration from any state or U.S. territory except Hawaii, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands, automatically registers you in the <a href="/recreational-fishing-data/national-saltwater-angler-registry">National Saltwater Angler Registry</a> and you do not need to take further action. Otherwise, please visit the registry to ensure you are registered. If you plan on fishing anywhere for highly migratory species—such as tunas and billfish—or for bottomfish in Hawaii, check out the links below to get the permits you need.</p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-permits-and-reporting-forms">Atlantic highly migratory species permits</a></p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/permit/main-hawaiian-islands-non-commercial-bottomfish-permit">Hawaiian Islands bottomfish permit</a></p><hr> <div alt="Landscape photo of ship on the water with cloudy pinkish orange sky in the background." data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="90e9b744-3687-4ab9-9d97-524be3f4d8a3" data-embed-button="media_entity_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.media_375" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="align-right embedded-entity" data-langcode="en" id="med-emb_0139704273"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img loading="lazy" width="375" height="250" alt="Landscape photo of ship on the water with cloudy pinkish orange sky in the background." title="dam-migration-miss/md_kLR8jNS2lBr3.jpg" class="dam-image img-responsive" data-src="/s3//styles/media_375_x_250/s3/dam-migration-miss/md_kLR8jNS2lBr3_0.jpg?itok=r-VOIb_4" typeof="foaf:Image" src> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h3>Where Can I Fish?</h3><p>Anglers on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts can use our comprehensive, online database of public recreational fishing sites from Maine through Mississippi and Puerto Rico. Use the “Guest Login” button to browse recreational access points—and the amenities at each location—in your state.</p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/recreational-fishing-data/public-fishing-access-site-register">Search public recreational fishing sites</a></p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/visit/fishing/">Fishing in National Marine Sanctuaries</a></p><hr> <div alt="Young black boy sits on a white chair holding a fishing pole and smiling. Yellow gloved hand comes into foreground from the left holding a fish upright." data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="6a3a9688-f75f-45c2-9fbf-05f79958828e" data-embed-button="media_entity_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.orginal_file_new" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="align-left embedded-entity" data-langcode="en" id="med-emb_01306030452"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field--item"> <img loading="lazy" width="366" height="549" alt="Young black boy sits on a white chair holding a fishing pole and smiling. Yellow gloved hand comes into foreground from the left holding a fish upright." title="dam-migration-miss/md_jIMIsdZFYG91.jpg" class="dam-image img-responsive" data-src="/s3//dam-migration-miss/md_jIMIsdZFYG91_0.jpg?VersionId=null" typeof="foaf:Image" src> </div> </div> </div> <h3>What Can I Catch in Federal Waters?</h3><p>The eight regional fishery management councils establish specific management measures (such as fishing seasons, size limits, and bag limits) based on the best available science, which are then implemented by NOAA Fisheries. Be sure to review the recreational fishing regulations for the region you are fishing in.</p><p><a href="https://new.asbar.org/regulation-section/title-24-ecosystem-protection-and-development/chapter-09-fishing/">American Samoa Federal Fishing Regulations</a></p><p><a href="/alaska/resources-fishing/sport-fishing-alaska">Alaska Federal Recreational Fishing Regulations</a></p><p><a href="/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/atlantic-highly-migratory-species-fishery-compliance-guides#recreational-fishing-compliance-guide">Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Recreational Fishing Compliance Guide</a></p><p><a href="https://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/sustainable_fisheries/caribbean/documents/pdfs/booklet_regulations_08.2017_v3_rev.08.08.17.pdf#page=10">Caribbean Federal Recreational Fishing Regulations</a> (PDF, 14 pages)</p><p><a href="https://www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov/sustainable/recfishing/regs/index.html">Greater Atlantic Federal Recreational Fishing Regulations</a></p><p><a href="http://www.guamcourts.org/CompilerofLaws/GAR/09GAR/09GAR002-12.pdf">Guam Federal Fishing Regulations</a> (PDF, 22 pages)</p><p><a href="https://gulfcouncil.org/fishing-regulations/federal-fishing-regulations/">Gulf of Mexico Federal Recreational Fishing Regulations</a></p><p>Northern Mariana Islands Federal Fishing Regulations</p><p><a href="http://safmc.net/regulations/regulations-by-species/">South Atlantic Federal Recreational Fishing Regulations</a></p><h4>Federal Fishing Rules & Regulations</h4><p>In partnership with the regional fishery management councils, interstate marine fisheries commissions, international fisheries management organizations, and under the guidance of the Magnuson Stevens Conservation and Management Act, NOAA Fisheries plays a key role in the implementation and enforcement of federal fishery rules and regulations in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (3 to 200 nautical miles off shore).</p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/rules-and-announcements/notices-and-rules?title=&fishing_type%5Bnoncommercial%5D=noncommercial&fishing_type%5Brecreational%5D=recreational&field_species_vocab_target_id=&sort_by=field_relevant_date_value">Find recreational and non-commercial fishing rules and regulations</a></p><hr><figure role="group" class="align-right"> <div data-embed-button="media_entity_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.media_400_x_400" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="ca4b39e5-8984-4b75-bca6-2ffdff1c14b5" data-langcode="en" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="embedded-entity" id="med-emb_216362024982317"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img loading="lazy" width="400" height="400" alt="Fish released under water with descender device. Credit: NOAA Fisheries." class="dam-image img-responsive" data-src="/s3//styles/media_400_x_400/s3/2024-10/fish-released-under-water-with-descender-device.jpg?itok=vCLLlXhn" typeof="foaf:Image" src> </div> </div> </div> </div> <figcaption>Fish released under water with descender device. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.</figcaption> </figure> <h3>What Responsible Fishing Practices Should I Follow?</h3><p>Learn what you can do to be a responsible steward of our ocean resources.</p><ul class="list--arrow"><li><a href="/national/recreational-fishing/catch-and-release-best-practices">Catch and release</a></li><li><a href="/national/recreational-fishing/seabird-protection-avoidance-tips">Seabird release</a></li><li><a href="/national/recreational-fishing/fishing-tips-protect-sea-turtles-and-marine-mammals">Fishing tips to protect sea turtles and marine mammals</a></li><li><a href="http://www.fpir.noaa.gov/PRD/prd_fishing_around_sea_turtles.html">Fishing around sea turtles</a></li></ul><hr> <div alt="Two young boys standing on the edge of a wooden pier looking out at the sand and water." data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="5baa47b0-56e2-4ea5-bd2f-3316b0bc15c5" data-embed-button="media_entity_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.media_250_x_375" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="align-left embedded-entity" data-langcode="en" id="med-emb_0487089923"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img loading="lazy" width="250" height="375" alt="Two young boys standing on the edge of a wooden pier looking out at the sand and water." title="dam-migration-miss/md_MKjrWTWJgH01.jpg" class="dam-image img-responsive" data-src="/s3//styles/media_250_x_375/s3/dam-migration-miss/md_MKjrWTWJgH01_0.jpg?itok=0fLFDxLt" typeof="foaf:Image" src> </div> </div> </div> </div> <h3>How Can I Get Involved?</h3><p>Find out how you can get involved in monitoring the health of our oceans and fish resources.</p><ul class="list--arrow"><li><a href="/national/bycatch/bycatch-reduction-engineering-program">Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program</a></li><li><a href="/sustainable-fisheries/national-cooperative-research-program">Cooperative Research Program</a></li><li><a href="http://www.nfwf.org/Pages/default.aspx">National Fish and Wildlife Foundation</a></li><li><a href="/grant/saltonstall-kennedy-grant-program">Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program</a></li><li><a href="/new-england-mid-atlantic/atlantic-highly-migratory-species/tagging-instructions-and-resources-volunteers">Shark Tagging</a></li></ul><hr><h3>Other Resources</h3><ul class="list--arrow"><li><a href="http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/marine/home.htm">Weather Forecasts</a></li><li><a href="https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/">Tides</a></li><li><a href="http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/">Ocean Conditions</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/">Nautical Charts</a></li><li><a href="https://marinedebris.noaa.gov/">Marine Debris</a></li><li><a href="https://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/dolphinsmart/">Dolphin Smart</a></li></ul></div> <div class="tab-meta-data hidden"> <div class="meta-page-heading"></div> <div id="Recreational Fishing-title" class="meta-title">Resources for Recreational Fishing in U.S. Federal Water</div> <div id="Recreational Fishing-gt" class="meta-decs">Find permits, information about what you can catch, and other resources for recreational fishing in U.S. federal water. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subnav-tab__sidebar col-md-12 col-lg-4"> <div class="info-links"> <h2 class="info-links__title">More Information </h2> <ul class="list--arrow info-links__links"> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/content/national-saltwater-recreational-fisheries-program">National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Program</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/contact-directory/recreational-fishing-coordinators">National and Regional Coordinator Directory</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/topic/recreational-fishing-data">Recreational Fishing Data</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/recreational-fishing-data/recreational-fishing-data-and-statistics-queries">Recreational Fishing Data Queries</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/topic/partners#regional-fishery-management-councils">Regional Fisheries Management Councils</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/national/recreational-fishing/national-saltwater-recreational-fisheries-policy">National Saltwater Recreational Fisheries Policy</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/feature-story/new-plans-engaging-recreational-fishermen">Regional Engagement Plans</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subnav-tab__content" id=subsistence-fishing> <div class="row"> <div class="subnav-tab__main col-md-12 col-lg-8"> <h2 class="subnav-tab__title">Subsistence Fishing</h2> <div class="subnav-tab__main-content"> <div class="wyswyg-edit field field--name-field-t3-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><h3>Alaska: Subsistence Fishing Regulations</h3> <div alt="Halibut on the sandy ocean floor" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="a8710bf2-aea0-4178-b391-1b45ed2e874c" data-embed-button="media_entity_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.media_375" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="align-left embedded-entity" data-langcode="en" id="med-emb_0761386553"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img loading="lazy" width="375" height="250" alt="Halibut on the sandy ocean floor" class="dam-image img-responsive" data-src="/s3//styles/media_375_x_250/s3/dam-migration-miss/md_1ZfMgbtDfAWR_0.jpg?itok=_GpvgzVh" typeof="foaf:Image" src> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>Subsistence halibut is halibut caught by an eligible rural resident or a member of an eligible Alaska Native tribe for direct personal or family consumption as food, sharing for personal or family consumption as food, or customary trade. Before fishing under the Alaska subsistence fishing halibut regulations, fishermen must obtain a Subsistence Halibut Registration Certificate. </p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/alaska/subsistence-fishing/subsistence-halibut-fishing-alaska">Learn more about subsistence fishing in Alaska</a></p><hr><h3>Pacific Islands: Non-Commercial Fishing</h3> <div alt="Jack fish swimming" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="7376ecfc-64c6-4493-88f7-710787a2967b" data-embed-button="media_entity_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.media_375" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="align-right embedded-entity" data-langcode="en" id="med-emb_0571287490"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img loading="lazy" width="375" height="250" alt="Jack fish swimming" title="dam-migration-miss/md_k05DvS4KFiEU.jpg" class="dam-image img-responsive" data-src="/s3//styles/media_375_x_250/s3/dam-migration-miss/md_k05DvS4KFiEU_0.jpg?itok=adUiBgt7" typeof="foaf:Image" src> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>NOAA Fisheries recognizes the fundamental role that non-commercial and recreational fishing plays in the livelihoods of Pacific Islanders. We work alongside fishermen, partners, and others to conserve fish populations and protect our unique fishing traditions.</p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/pacific-islands/recreational-fishing/recreational-and-non-commercial-fishing-pacific-islands">Learn more about non-commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands</a></p><hr><h3>West Coast: Tribal Fishing</h3> <div data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="44113928-5e74-4f5a-8d4e-2869b53b9a6f" data-embed-button="media_entity_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.media_375" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="align-left embedded-entity" data-langcode="en" id="med-emb_01870152717"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img loading="lazy" width="375" height="250" alt="Fisheye lens photo of a large group of coho salmon swimming to the left" class="dam-image img-responsive" data-src="/s3//styles/media_375_x_250/s3/dam-migration-miss/md_kxCXGzv7a7gx_0.jpg?itok=AnO0gXWX" typeof="foaf:Image" src> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p>Many Pacific Northwest Indian tribes have treaties reserving their right to fish in “Usual and Accustomed” fishing places and include many species in addition to salmon and steelhead. These tribes are co-managers of the fishery resource in partnership with the states and federal government.</p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="https://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/whatwedo/sovereign_relations/index.html">Learn more about tribal fishing on the West Coast</a></p></div> <div class="tab-meta-data hidden"> <div class="meta-page-heading"></div> <div id="Subsistence Fishing-title" class="meta-title">Subsistence and Tribal Fishing in the U.S. Pacific Ocean</div> <div id="Subsistence Fishing-gt" class="meta-decs">Find information on subsistence and tribal fishing in the U.S. Pacific Ocean. </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subnav-tab__sidebar col-md-12 col-lg-4"> <div class="info-links"> <h2 class="info-links__title">More Information </h2> <ul class="list--arrow info-links__links"> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/topic/partners#tribal-governments">Partnerships with Tribal Governments</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/topic/consultations#tribal-consultations">Tribal Consultations and Co-Management</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/pacific-islands/recreational-fishing/recreational-and-non-commercial-fishing-pacific-islands">Pacific Islands Non-Commercial Fishing</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="https://www.westcoast.fisheries.noaa.gov/whatwedo/sovereign_relations/index.html">West Coast Tribal Fishing</a> </li> <li class="info-links__links-item"> <a class="link" href="/topic/partners#regional-fishery-management-councils">Regional Fisheries Management Councils</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="subnav-tab__content" id=fisheries-by-region> <div class="row"> <div class="subnav-tab__main col-md-12 col-lg-8"> <h2 class="subnav-tab__title">Fisheries by Region</h2> <div class="subnav-tab__main-content"> <div class="wyswyg-edit field field--name-field-t4-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><p>NOAA Fisheries helps maintain the health and sustainability of our nation's fisheries through five regional offices and six science centers. Use the links below to find regionally specific:</p><ul><li>Rules and regulations</li><li>Permits and licenses</li><li>Online resources</li><li>Other important tools for fisheries in your region</li></ul><h3>Alaska</h3> <div alt="Commercial ship out at sea to the right of frame. To the left, see bold blue waters and sunset or sunrise colored sky." data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="23ed3ad3-8ef8-4da0-b5e1-b231c001bc4f" data-embed-button="media_entity_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.media_375" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity" id="med-emb_01873064798"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img loading="lazy" width="375" height="250" alt="Commercial ship out at sea to the right of frame. To the left, see bold blue waters and sunset or sunrise colored sky." title="dam-migration-miss/md_5F6Ih9L8qAg9.jpg" class="dam-image img-responsive" data-src="/s3//styles/media_375_x_250/s3/dam-migration-miss/md_5F6Ih9L8qAg9_0.jpg?itok=Zgyh-3DJ" typeof="foaf:Image" src> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="webdam-embed" data-webdam-id="58613329"><div class="webdam-embed-caption"><p> </p><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/region/alaska#fisheries">Learn more about sustainable fisheries in Alaska</a></p></div></div><hr><h3>New England/Mid-Atlantic</h3><div class="webdam-embed" data-webdam-id="53819255"> <div data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="3784d40f-1519-4fe0-aa09-4964f1fb0431" data-embed-button="media_entity_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.media_375" data-langcode="en" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" class="embedded-entity" id="med-emb_0844880125"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img loading="lazy" width="375" height="250" alt="3456x2304-newbedfordharbor-paulperra-GARFOjpg.jpg" title="3456x2304-newbedfordharbor-paulperra-GARFOjpg.jpg" class="dam-image img-responsive" data-src="/s3//styles/media_375_x_250/s3/dam-migration/3456x2304-newbedfordharbor-paulperra-garfojpg.jpg?itok=HL9UN8BU" typeof="foaf:Image" src> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="webdam-embed-caption"> </div><div class="webdam-embed-caption"><a class="alt-link--more" href="/new-england-mid-atlantic/sustainable-fisheries/managing-sustainable-fisheries-greater-atlantic-region">Learn more about sustainable fisheries in New England and the Mid-Atlantic</a></div></div><hr><h3>Pacific Islands</h3> <div alt="NOAA commercial vessel on the waters in the background. Group of dolphins swimming in the foreground." data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="772cd86d-67f1-4691-98e2-a86fca46ffbf" data-embed-button="media_entity_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.media_375" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity" id="med-emb_01400881373"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img loading="lazy" width="375" height="250" alt="NOAA commercial vessel on the waters in the background. Group of dolphins swimming in the foreground." title="dam-migration-miss/md_dpSJsWpExw3T.jpg" class="dam-image img-responsive" data-src="/s3//styles/media_375_x_250/s3/dam-migration-miss/md_dpSJsWpExw3T_0.jpg?itok=tUEA6pil" typeof="foaf:Image" src> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="webdam-embed" data-webdam-id="58658659"><p> </p><div class="webdam-embed-caption"><a class="alt-link--more" href="/pacific-islands/sustainable-seafood/managing-sustainable-fisheries-pacific">Learn more about sustainable fisheries in the Pacific Islands</a></div></div><hr><h3>Southeast</h3> <div alt="White commercial vessel in the background with black whale surfacing in the foreground of the waters." data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="63afe353-4859-4ccb-8283-aa858a8f1d31" data-embed-button="media_entity_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.media_375" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity" id="med-emb_0772507585"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img loading="lazy" width="375" height="250" alt="White commercial vessel in the background with black whale surfacing in the foreground of the waters." title="dam-migration-miss/md_1f5FWBAO10c3.jpg" class="dam-image img-responsive" data-src="/s3//styles/media_375_x_250/s3/dam-migration-miss/md_1f5FWBAO10c3_0.jpg?itok=7xE8Hn0F" typeof="foaf:Image" src> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="webdam-embed" data-webdam-id="54111467"><p> </p><div class="webdam-embed-caption"><a class="alt-link--more" href="/southeast/about-us/fishing-southeast">Learn more about sustainable fisheries in the Southeast</a></div></div><hr><h3>West Coast</h3> <div alt="Wide shot of several ships docked." data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="77c75a6f-47d0-487b-a2b9-c19f9bbd7101" data-embed-button="media_entity_embed" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.media_375" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity" id="med-emb_0293627823"><div> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-visually_hidden"> <div class="field--label sr-only">Image</div> <div class="field--item"> <img loading="lazy" width="375" height="250" alt="Wide shot of several ships docked." title="dam-migration-miss/md_kCS5k5dbWNm0.jpg" class="dam-image img-responsive" data-src="/s3//styles/media_375_x_250/s3/dam-migration-miss/md_kCS5k5dbWNm0_0.jpg?itok=p4oDljVl" typeof="foaf:Image" src> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="webdam-embed" data-webdam-id="54112084"><div class="webdam-embed" data-webdam-id="93067313"><div class="webdam-embed-caption"><p><a class="alt-link--more" href="/region/west-coast#fisheries">Learn more about sustainable fisheries on the West Coast</a></p></div></div></div></div> <div class="tab-meta-data hidden"> <div class="meta-page-heading"></div> <div id="Fisheries by Region-title" class="meta-title">Regional Commercial and Recreational Fishing Resources</div> <div id="Fisheries by Region-gt" class="meta-decs">Requirements for fishing in federal water vary by region. 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