RI Commercial FIshing License Wanted

[jaccoo]

I am not sure if this is allowed under the forum rules. If it is in violation, please put in proper place...


I am in search of a Rhode Island COmmercial Fishing License, perferably a Multipurpose with lobster trap allotment. I am also interested in a restricted fin fish license. SO, if you have one or if you konw of someone looking to sell one, please reply via the thread or using a Private Message. I have cash on hand and want to move so i am ready for teh 2011 season.

Cheers
Jake

401-569-1405

[Gotofish]

There's one for sale in the back of Commercial Fisheries News (Feb 2011) with trap allotment. Boat and everything $16k Call 789-0378

I have nothing to do with this, just summarizing the ad.

[jaccoo]

Thanks, I was actually in contact with this person and the state will not allow him to sell his license...

I can not thank you enough for bringing this to my attention...


SO I AM STILL LOOKING...

[SportFishStaff]

Not sure if you saw this article and not sure this si what your looking for but Limited number of new commercial fishing licenses available for 2011
By PBN Staff


IMAGE SOURCE R.I. DEM WEBSITE
THE R.I. DEPARTMENT of Environmental Management said last week that a limited number of new commercial fishing licenses will available for 2011.

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management said last week that a limited number of new commercial fishing licenses will available.

Twenty-five new quahog licenses and 12 new soft-shell clam licenses for commercial harvesting will be available as well as three new restricted finfish endorsements, allowing for the commercial harvest of the six species of finfish: summer flounder, scup, striped bass, black sea bass, tautog and winter flounder. Applications should be filed by Feb. 28.

The DEM also said the renewal period for commercial fishing licenses runs from Jan. 1 to Feb. 28; the late fee renewal period, which includes a $200 charge, runs from March 1 through April 29. Licenses may be renewed online at www.dem.ri.gov .

Rhode Island residents may also obtain commercial fishing licenses for other shellfish, non-restricted finfish and non-lobster crustacean without restrictions.

There also seems to be some info here
http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/bpola...g/commfish.htm

[jaccoo]

Thanks,

I have sent in the required paperwork and i am waiting to hear back from the State...

[codfishshark]

I have also been looking for a liscence. From what I know you need to buy the whole business and not just the liscence. There are going to be several problems dealing with the DEM as they are in a fight over allocation, vents and by catch right now. Keep looking but I believe you are going to pay atleast 10,000 and that will not have allocation.