Saltwater registry

[bassnblues]

This has probably been assked before but does anyone know if you need to register if you go on a charter boat?

[IrishAyes]

If the charter boat is licensed by the state or feds you do not have to register. you will be covered under the licensed vessel's registry.

https://www.countmyfish.noaa.gov/howtoregister/q2.htm

[SurfJockey]

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/registryinfo.htm


Beginning January 1, 2010, New Jersey fishermen must register if they:

    * Fish for or catch anadromous species in tidal and salt waters; these are fish like river herring, shad or striped bass that live in the oceans but spawn in fresh water, OR

    * Fish in the Federal waters more than three miles from the ocean shore or from the mouths of rivers or bays, OR

    * Don't meet any of the exceptions in the law.

Those exceptions include anglers who…

    * ...are under the age of 16.

    * ...have a currently valid saltwater license from another state whose license meets the criteria of the Angler Registry.

    * ...already registered with NOAA in 2010 to fish saltwater in another state.

    * ...only fish on vessels that are holders of for-hire (or charter boat and party boat) permits issued by NOAA Fisheries.

    * ...hold a Highly Migratory Species Angling permit.

    * ...are fishing commercially under a valid license.

[bassnblues]

Thanks. I'm going on a charter next weekend with some friends who don't fish much and I wasn't sure.

[ped579]

When in doubt fill it out.

Right now it does not cost a thing and can be done online.  fill out the simple form and once you submit it you can make a copy of the registration card and that is just as good as the real thing which should come in a couple of weeks.

You can gain access to the registration from out home page as well.  Look under our logo on the left of the page.

Happy Catching

Paul