Nc Coastal Fishing License Age
Non residents age 16 or older 30.
Nc coastal fishing license age. Youth under age 16 are exempt from the requirement of a hunting license provided they comply with the following. Lifetime licenses lifetime licenses are valid for the lifetime of the license holder. Coastal recreational fishing licenses are available for purchase from any wrc license agent online by phone and and any division of marine fisheries office. 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.
State residents age 16 or older 15. Annual coastal recreational fishing license. Nonresidents age 16 or older 32. Locate contact information for state agencies employees hotlines local offices and more.
General assembly passed legislation in 2004 to create a saltwater license and governor mike easley signed it into law in 2005. Since fishing in nc is practically throughout the year an annual or a lifetime fishing license is more practical. Children under 16 are exempt. Youth under age 16 are exempt from the requirements of a basic inland fishing license and trout privilege license.
For hire pier and 10 ten licenses are available only at division of marine fisheries offices. 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. Youth who have not obtained a certificate of competency showing their completion of the hunter safety course must be accompanied by a properly licensed adult when hunting. State residents age 16 or older 16.
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 only 252 808 8081 or visit division of marine fisheries website. It does not authorize fishing in inland. This license requirement does not apply to private ponds.
A coastal recreational fishing license is required to fish on the outer banks. These are separated licenses that can be bought either as a resident or non resident of the area. A north carolina fishing license is required to enjoy freshwater and saltwater. Authorizes fishing in coastal and joint waters.
Commercial recreational and for hire fishing licenses. Adult coastal recreational fishing age 12 older. 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.