License Information
A Coastal Recreational Fishing License is required to fish on the Outer Banks. Children under 16 are exempt. An individual does not need a license for charter boat and pier fishing, which are covered by a blanket license.
Anglers should know the current marine fisheries regulations, including size and creel limits. For details about the citation program and/or current marine fisheries regulations, visit any Outer Banks bait and tackle shop or pier or call the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries at 800-682-2632 (North Carolina only), 252-808-8081 or visit Division of Marine Fisheries website.
Annual Coastal Recreational Fishing License
10-day Coastal Recreational Fishing License
Convenient ways to purchase a Coastal Recreational Fishing License
For further information about the Coastal Recreational Fishing License, including a list of locations that sells licenses, visit the Division of Marine Fisheries website.
A Coastal Recreational Fishing License is required to fish on the Outer Banks. Children under 16 are exempt. An individual does not need a license for charter boat and pier fishing, which are covered by a blanket license.
Anglers should know the current marine fisheries regulations, including size and creel limits. For details about the citation program and/or current marine fisheries regulations, visit any Outer Banks bait and tackle shop or pier or call the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries at 800-682-2632 (North Carolina only), 252-808-8081 or visit Division of Marine Fisheries website.
Annual Coastal Recreational Fishing License
- State Residents, age 16 or older - $15
- Non-Residents, age 16 or older - $30
10-day Coastal Recreational Fishing License
- State Residents, age 16 or older - $5
- Non-residents, age 16 or older - $10
Convenient ways to purchase a Coastal Recreational Fishing License
- Online at http://www.ncwildlife.org/ - (using your PC or Mobile Device)
- By telephone at 1-888-248-6834
- Locate a Wildlife Service Agent on the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission's Website
- Visit Division of Marine Fisheries Website
For further information about the Coastal Recreational Fishing License, including a list of locations that sells licenses, visit the Division of Marine Fisheries website.
Do we need this if we plan to fish off of our beach? If so are we getting it once we get there?
ReplyDeleteShannon, I undestand that a fishing license IS required to fish from any beach in the OBX, however, I believe that pier fishing does NOT require a license. We can get the 10 day visitors license for 10 Bucks!
ReplyDeleteI am going to buy mine when I get there!!