License Fees
License Fees |
|
Type of License |
Resident License Fees |
SHRIMP |
|
Recreational |
$15 |
Commercial Shrimp/Captain Under 30’ Boat |
$60 |
Commercial Shrimp/Captain 30’ to 45’ Boat |
$85 |
Commercial Shrimp/Captain Over 45’ Boat |
$110 |
CRAB |
|
Recreational Crab Trap |
$5 |
Commercial Crab Trawl |
$75 |
Commercial Crab Trap |
$75 |
FISH |
|
Recreational Saltwater Fishing License* |
$12.29** |
Fishing Boat License/Gill & Trammel Net |
$100 |
Charter Boat |
$200 |
Commercial Hook and Line/Gig per Vessel |
$100 |
Commercial Hook and Line/Gig per Fisherman |
$100 |
Lifetime License (for 65 and older) |
$7.29*** |
Saltwater Minnow**** |
$50 |
OYSTER |
|
Recreational |
$10 |
Commercial Tonging***** |
$60 |
Commercial Dredging***** |
$110 |
Aquaculture License |
$50 |
LIVE BAIT SHRIMP |
|
Live-bait Shrimp Dealer |
$50 |
Live-bait Shrimp Boat |
$100 |
BUSINESS LICENSE |
|
Interstate Commerce |
$20 |
Seafood Dealer****** |
$100 |
Seafood Processor****** |
$100 |
Seafood Transport License |
$100 |
Fresh Product Permit |
No Charge |
* Valid for recreational methods of taking finfish south of U.S. Interstate 10. ** License fee of $10 plus $2.29 processing and agent fees. *** Residents 65 years of age or older are required to purchase a lifetime recreational saltwater fishing license for a small one-time fee of $5 plus $2.29 processing and agent fees. **** In order to catch or transport saltwater minnows for sale, fishermen must obtain a saltwater minnow license. ***** A valid MS Shellfish Harvester Education certificate must be presented by the boat owner at time of license purchase. ****** A valid MS Shellfish Dealers Education certificate must be presented by the business representative at time of license purchase. Each seafood dealer/processor is required to complete Mississippi trip tickets provided by the MDMR. Commercial fishermen who land and sell their catch to anyone except a licensed Mississippi dealer/processor are required to complete trip tickets and be in possession of a fresh product permit. License fees for nonresidents may vary. Call the MDMR at 228-374-5000 for current license fees if you are a nonresident. |
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