Recreational Vessel and Saltwater Fishing Pier Licenses

Vessel and pier licenses

The vessel registration documentation will be required in order to obtain a state vessel license.

Optional Licenses (not required):

License type

Price

Vessel - Recreational
Covers anyone saltwater fishing from a recreational vessel where no fee is paid.

$2,001.50

Saltwater Fishing Pier
Issued to an owner, operator or custodian of a pier; covers everyone saltwater fishing from that pier.

$501.50

Note: Prices include $1.50 administrative fee.

These licenses are available at county tax collectors' offices only.

Charter captain and charter boat (for-hire vessels) licenses can also be purchased at the tax collector's offices only.

 



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