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SPORT FISH GUIDE, BUSINESS, LOGBOOK, CHARTER REQUIREMENTS
Other Agency RequirementsThe Department of Fish and Game provides the following information about the requirements of other agencies as a courtesy. Every attempt has been made to make this as complete as possible. However, because changes in other agency information is beyond our control, we cannot accept responsibility for ensuring that this list of other agency requirements is complete. You are responsible to be sure you meet all necessary requirements for the area you will be operating. Contact information is provided for these other agencies, and new operators are encouraged to contact their local charter boat association for information. If you learn of other requirements not listed here please let us know by email and we will update this information.
All businesses and individuals that provide sport fishing guide services are required to have a state licensee to conduct business. The business license is good for 2 years, the year the license is granted and the following year. These can be obtained at through the Alaska Dept. of Commerce and Economic Development. Alaska Dept. of Commerce and Economic Development
Internet: http://www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/home.htm
SEE SPECIAL SECTION FOR KENAI RIVER GUIDES Before guiding sport anglers on the Kenai River, each guide and vessel must register annually with both ADF&G; and the Soldotna office of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources/Division of Parks. For more information call the Kenai River Center at (907) 260-4882. DNR website View Special Regulations for Kenai River
All vessels used for charter sport fishing in Alaska must be licensed with the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission. Forms are available at most ADF&G offices or directly from the commission:
Internet: http://www.cfec.state.ak.us.
Applications are available at the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Link to DMV boat registration information
Questions about IFQs can be directed to:
Contact your local city and borough offices for more information.
A Coast Guard license is required of captains and licensed guides when carrying passengers for hire. Contact the Coast Guard for license and testing information. In some instances, the deckhand may also be required to get a Coast Guard license depending upon the extent of his/her duties onboard a vessel. The USCG Exam Center is Moving...Until February 6, 2004:US Coast Guard Regional Exam CenterEffective February 16, 2004: Internet: http://www.uscg.mil/stcw/cb-capt.htm
U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Office
Commercial use permits may be required when operating in State Park or Wayside areas. Contact the Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation for more information: Kodiak Islands:Division of Parks and Outdoor RecreationKenai Peninsula to Prince William Sound and Valdez: Division of Parks and outdoor RecreationHaines to Ketchikan: Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Per regulation 11 AAC 96.018 and 11 AAC 96.250, the Dept. of Natural Resources will require that any commercial recreation business providing services on state land register prior to commencement of operation each calendar year. Registration must be completed at least 30 days in advance of expected use. This means that all Sport Fish Charter businesses that use state uplands, shorelands, tidelands, and fresh water bodies must register with DNR at least 30 days prior to expected use. At this time, charter businesses that operate exclusively in saltwater, without taking clients ashore on state owned tidelands or uplands, are not required to register. More detailed information can be found on the fact sheet (PDF). Go to http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/mlw/commrec/ for further information.
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