Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1. How do I obtain a fishing license?
2. How do I report illegal fishing activities?
3. Who do I report a fish kill/diseased fish to?
4. What is the size limit, creel limit, and open season for fish species?
5. How do I report a yellow American Littoral Society (ALS) tag?
6. Can I tag for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service?

How do I obtain a fishing license?

You need to contact your state natural resource office, visit a local sporting goods store or bait and tackle shop.

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How do I report illegal fishing activities?

You should contact your state natural resource police office.

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Who do I report a fish kill/diseased fish to?

You should contact your state natural resource or environmental protection office.

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What is the size limit, creel limit, and open season for fish species?

You should contact your state natural resource office, bait and tackle shops, sporting good stores, or watch for a listing in your local news paper.

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How do I report a yellow American Littoral Society (ALS) tag?

The American Littoral Society is a separate tagging agency which is not affiliated with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.  If you have an ALS yellow tag, you can write to American Littoral Society, Highlands, NJ 07732.

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Can I tag for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service?

This is a federal and state cooperative tagging program and we currently do not have anglers tagging for us at this time.  You can contact your local state office to get a list of established tagging programs.

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Tina McCrobie & Richard Wise
[USFWS MFRO]
Revised: October 24, 2003