Federal Fishing Permits by Region
Find information on federal fishing permits and fishery reporting requirements by region for recreational, commercial, and subsistence fishing in the United States.
West Coast
Pacific Islands
Atlantic Highly Migratory Species
Other Permit Applications
Marine Protected Resources Permits
Find information on directed and incidental take permits and authorizations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act.
What Type of Permit/Authorization Are You Seeking?
Directed Take Permits & Authorizations
For activities that are purposefully directed at protected species:
Incidental Take Permits & Authorizations
For activities that are not directed at protected species, but may still affect them:
APPS Online Permitting System
Incidental Take Authorizations
Incidental take authorizations under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
Issued, in-process, and expired incidental take authorizations:
- Construction
- Military Readiness
- Oil and Gas
- Other Energy Activities (Renewable/LNG)
- Research and Other Activities
Incidental Take Permits
ESA Section 10(a)(1)(b) permits for taking of endangered or threatened species incidental to an otherwise lawful activity.
More Information
Learn more about permitting and reporting:
- Overview: Permits and Authorizations for Protected Species
- Permitting Glossary
- Reporting Requirements for Protected Species Permits
- Programmatic Approach to Permitting Scientific Research and Enhancement
- Public Display of Marine Mammals
- Protected Species Parts
- Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems For Scientific Research - Permitting Info