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Fishing Permits and Licenses

Contact your regional fishing permit and license coordinator for information about permit applications and more.

Contact Directory List

New England/Mid-Atlantic

Greater Atlantic Region Fishing Permits and Licenses

Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office
Office: (978) 282-8438
Email: NMFS.GAR.permits@noaa.gov
Pacific Islands

Pacific Islands Fishing Permits

Pacific Islands Regional Office
Office: (808) 725-5190
Email: piro-permits@noaa.gov
Pacific Islands

Pacific Islands Region High Seas Fishing Permits

Pacific Islands Regional Office
Office: (808) 725-5000
Email: PIR.WCPFC@noaa.gov
Fax: (808) 725-5215
Southeast

Southeast Region Fishing Permits and Licenses

Southeast Regional Office
Office: 1 (877) 376-4877
Southeast

Southeast Region High Seas Fishing Permits

Southeast Regional Office
Office: (727) 824-5326
Fax: (727) 551-5747
West Coast

West Coast Region Permits and Monitoring Branch

West Coast Regional Office
Office: (562) 980-4238
Email: wcr-permits@noaa.gov
West Coast

West Coast Region High Seas Fishing Permits

West Coast Regional Office
Office: (562) 980-4024