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Freshwater Permits:  American Eel

WHO NEEDS A PERMIT?

All commercial eel fisherman that commercially harvest American eel Anguilla rostrata from freshwaters of the state of Florida are required to have an American Eel Permit, in addition to possessing a commercial fishing license.  Special provisions also apply if using horseshoe crabs as bait.

HOW CAN I GET A PERMIT ?

To obtain a no-cost permit Adobe Reader file, please fill out the application and mail it to the address noted on the application.

Application for: American Eel Anguilla rostrata Commercial Harvest
Permit Adobe Reader file

Trip ticket - Front Adobe Reader file | Back Adobe Reader file

Monthly American Eel Sales Summary Adobe Reader file

Send request to:
Marty Hale
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management
1239 SW 10th St.
Ocala, FL 34471
Phone: (352)-732-1225
Email: Marty Hale
Fax: (352)-732-1391

This page last updated: 10/23/2009


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