Nc Coastal Fishing License Age
Children under 16 are exempt.
Nc coastal fishing license age. It does not authorize fishing in inland waters. Youth under age 16 are exempt from the requirement of a hunting license provided they comply with the following. Nonresidents age 16 or older 32. Annual coastal recreational fishing license.
A north carolina fishing license is required to enjoy freshwater and saltwater. North carolina s coastal recreational fishing license crfl administered by the division of marine fisheries dmf is effective jan. Since fishing in nc is practically throughout the year an annual or a lifetime fishing license is more practical. 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.
It does not authorize fishing in inland. Authorizes fishing in coastal and joint waters during a license term. Youth under age 16 are exempt from the requirements of a basic inland fishing license and trout privilege license. A coastal recreational fishing license is required to fish on the outer banks.
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. Commercial recreational and for hire fishing licenses. 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.
State residents age 16 or older 15. Authorizes fishing in coastal and joint waters. Adult coastal recreational fishing age 12 older. Locate contact information for state agencies employees hotlines local offices and more.
Coastal recreational fishing licenses are available for purchase from any wrc license agent online by phone and and any division of marine fisheries office. This license requirement does not apply to private ponds. Lifetime licenses lifetime licenses are valid for the lifetime of the license holder. North carolina only 252 808 8081 or visit division of marine fisheries website.
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. For hire pier and 10 ten licenses are available only at division of marine fisheries offices. 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.