365 Day Commercial Fishing Pier License Details
365 Day Commercial Fishing Pier License
General Info - Statewide License
Maryland license required to operate a commercial fishing pier in the tidal waters of the State. Individuals fishing from a licensed commercial fishing pier are exempt from purchasing a Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Sport Fishing license.
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Approval time
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$290.00
Application cost
Apply for the License
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Download form
Download the application .PDF file
Maintaining Your License
Renewal and maintenance -
Maintaining your License (aka Related forms/requirements to maintain License/stay in good standing)
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Must renew every year.
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The owner or operator of a licensed commercial fishing pier must maintain a log of the contact information of the persons fishing from that structure each day.
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The required logs must be submitted electronically as prescribed or approved by the Department of Natural Resources.
Agency/Contact
License Issuer - Information
Contact Information
Email: customerservice.dnr@maryland.gov
Tel: (410) 260-3220
Legal Authority
What laws and regulations give Department of Natural Resources the legal authority to issue this approval?
Natural Resources Article, 4-745, Annotated Code of Maryland