Saltwater Fishing License Nc Cost
North carolina wildlife resources commission.
Saltwater fishing license nc cost. Online printer recommended by phone monday friday 8 a m. To take advantage of fishing north carolina s inland streams and saltwater shorelines you will need to buy a nc fishing license. The wildlife commission offers many ways to purchase a license. Nonresidents age 16 or older 32.
Recreational fishing tournament license. If you are caught without a valid license you ll be fined a minimum of 35. Get a north carolina fishing license. License details what licenses do you need to do what.
Locate contact information for state agencies employees hotlines local offices and more. Statewide inland and coastal recreational fishing for residents during a license term. It does not authorize fishing in inland waters. Saltwater fishing without a license carries a stiffer penalty.
Fishing without a license in north carolina is considered a misdemeanor. Coastal recreational fishing licenses are available for purchase from any wrc license agent online by phone and and any division of marine fisheries office. Unified inland coastal recreational fishing. Bluefin and billfish.
Please note that a 2 transaction fee as mandated by ncgs 113 270 1b may apply at time of license purchase. With additional fees this could increase to 200. You can buy an inland fishing license or saltwater fishing license as a resident or non resident and save money over the long term by selecting an annual or lifetime option. Lifetime licenses can be purchased at your local wildlife service agent online with a few exceptions by calling 888 248 6834 or by mail from the north carolina wildlife resources commission.
Coastal recreational fishing license exemption permit. 1 2007 any person 16 and older who wants to fish recreationally in any water designated as coastal and joint waters of north carolina must purchase a coastal recreational fishing license crfl. Authorizes fishing in coastal and joint waters during a license term. General assembly passed legislation in 2004 to create a saltwater license and governor mike easley signed it into law in 2005.
License types and fees find the cost of annual licenses 10 day licenses blanket licenses and more. As of january 1 2007 any individuals 16 years or older who want to recreationally finfish in any water designated as coastal or joint waters of north carolina must purchase a nc coastal recreational fishing license crfl. A 2 transaction fee as mandated by ncgs 113 270 1b may apply at time of license purchase. For hire pier and 10 ten licenses are available only at division of marine fisheries offices.