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Permits
Federal Fishing Permits by Region
Find information on federal fishing permits and fishery reporting requirements by region for recreational, commercial, and subsistence fishing in the United States.
Alaska
Applications & Forms
Current Permit Holders
Reporting Forms
Southeast
Southeast Permits
Caribbean Permit Applications
Gulf Permit Applications
South Atlantic Permit Applications
Current Permit Holders
New England/Mid-Atlantic
Permit Information
Greater Atlantic Region Permits
Current Permit Holders
Vessel Reporting
Dealer Reporting
West Coast
Permit Information
Permit Applications
Pacific Islands
Permit Applications
Current Permit Holders
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
Permit Information
Permit Applications
Current Permit Holders
Reporting Forms
Other Permit Applications
International
Trade
Subsistence
Resources
Sustainable Fisheries
Resources for Fishing
Reporting a Death/Injury of a Marine Mammal During Commercial Fishing Operations
Online Permitting Systems
NOAA Fisheries Permits Portal
eFISH (Alaska only)
FishOnline (New England/Mid-Atlantic only)
Highly Migratory Species
Southeast Fisheries Permit System (renewals only)
Marine Protected Resources Permits
Find information on directed and incidental take permits and authorizations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act.
What Type of Permit/Authorization Are You Seeking?
Directed Take Permits & Authorizations
For activities that are purposefully directed at protected species:
Scientific Research and Enhancement
West Coast Salmon, Steelhead, and Sturgeon
Commercial/Educational Photography
Public Display
Import/Export/Selling Parts
Incidental Take Permits & Authorizations
For activities that are not directed at protected species, but may still affect them:
Endangered/Threatened Species
Marine Mammals
Commercial Fishing Operations
Search All Permits
APPS Online Permitting System
Determine If You Need a Permit and What Kind
Apply Online
View Permit Applications Available for Public Comment
Submit Annual and Final Reports
Marine Mammal Authorization Program
For Commercial Fishing: Marine Mammal Authorization Program
Reporting Form: Death/Injury of a Marine Mammal During Commercial Fishing Operations
Incidental Take Authorizations
Incidental take authorizations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
How to Apply
Issued, in-process, and expired incidental take authorizations:
Construction
Military Readiness
Oil and Gas
Other Energy Activities (Renewable/LNG)
Research and Other Activities
Incidental Take Permits
ESA Section 10(a)(1)(b) permits for taking of endangered or threatened species incidental to an otherwise lawful activity.
How to Apply
Received and Issued Permit Applications
More Information
Learn more about permitting and reporting:
Overview: Permits and Authorizations for Protected Species
Permitting Glossary
Reporting Requirements for Protected Species Permits
Programmatic Approach to Permitting Scientific Research and Enhancement
Public Display of Marine Mammals
Protected Species Parts
Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems For Scientific Research - Permitting Info