Nc Coastal Fishing License Age
State residents age 16 or older 16.
Nc coastal fishing license age. A coastal recreational fishing license is required to fish on the outer banks. Non residents age 16 or older 30. General assembly passed legislation in 2004 to create a saltwater license and governor mike easley signed it into law in 2005. This license can be purchased on a 10 day annual or lifetime basis or combined with a variety of licenses issued by the wildlife resources commission wrc.
Nonresidents age 16 or older 32. It does not authorize fishing in inland waters. Lifetime licenses lifetime licenses are valid for the lifetime of the license holder. Authorizes fishing in coastal and joint waters.
Youth under age 16 are exempt from the requirements of a basic inland fishing license and trout privilege license. Children under 16 are exempt. State residents age 16 or older 15. Since fishing in nc is practically throughout the year an annual or a lifetime fishing license is more practical.
Individuals 16 years of age or older using any type of bait or gear to catch finfish while fishing in north caro lina s public waters must possess a valid north carolina fishing license. A north carolina fishing license is required to enjoy freshwater and saltwater. Coastal recreational fishing licenses are available for purchase from any wrc license agent online by phone and and any division of marine fisheries office. Commercial recreational and for hire fishing licenses.
This license requirement does not apply to private ponds. For hire pier and 10 ten licenses are available only at division of marine fisheries offices. Locate contact information for state agencies employees hotlines local offices and more. It does not authorize fishing in inland.
These are separated licenses that can be bought either as a resident or non resident of the area. Authorizes fishing in coastal and joint waters during a license term. 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. North carolina s coastal recreational fishing license crfl administered by the division of marine fisheries dmf is effective jan.
Youth under age 16 are exempt from the requirement of a hunting license provided they comply with the following. North carolina only 252 808 8081 or visit division of marine fisheries website. 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.