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Lobster Recreational Permit (Non Commercial)
Allows New York State resident to set no more than five lobster pots, and take or land no more than six legal lobsters in one day by this or any other legal method for the holder's own or family use.
Fee
$10.00
Age Requirement
Applicants 16 years old or under must have application signed and notarized by parent or legal guardian.
Permit Duration
Permit expires December 31st of each year.
How to Apply
- Complete the application (PDF)
- Make sure to sign the Declaration of Domicile (NYS Residency).
- Submit application to the Marine Permit Office at the address below.
Reporting
Complete the following online survey to report your recreational lobster trips: Non-commercial Lobster Survey
DEC uses this information to help us understand the status of the lobster stocks in NY waters. Even if you did not catch any lobsters in 2020, this information is still very valuable to us. Please reference the map below for NOAA's Lobster Management Areas (leaves DEC website) in New York.
Lobster Permit (Commercial)
This permit is limited to renewing applicants only. Applications for new applicants in the fishery are not accepted.
The Lobster Permit allows the permit holder to take and land American lobsters (Homerus americanus) from state waters or land lobsters taken outside state waters for commercial purposes.
Fee
- Residents: $150.00
- Non-residents: $225.00
Age Requirement
Applicants 16 years old or under must have application signed and notarized by parent or legal guardian.
Permit Duration
Permit expires December 31 of each year. A person who possessed a lobster license in the previous year will be eligible to be issued a license in the current year.
How to Apply
Lobster permits are currently under moratorium for new permits; no new permits are being issued. Please contact the Marine Permit Office at the phone number below for further information.
Lobster Landing Permit
Allows permit holder to land lobster legally taken from waters outside the state for commercial purposes.
Fee
$300.00
Age Requirement
Applicants 16 years old or under must have application signed and notarized by parent of legal guardian.
Permit Duration
Permit expires December 31 of each year.
How to Apply
Please contact the Marine Permit Office at the phone number below for further information.
Lobster Bait Gill Net Permit
Allows for commercial lobster harvesters to take bait fish with one 300 foot long gill net in an area where the use of gill nets is otherwise prohibited by law. Permit is only issued to holders of a commercial lobster permit.
Age Requirement
Applicants 16 years of under must have application signed and notarized by parent or legal guardian.
Permit Duration
Permit expires December 31 of each year.
How to Apply
To obtain a Lobster Bait Gill Net Permit you must first be in possession of a NYS commercial lobster permit; please contact the Marine Permit Office at the phone number below for further information.
Renewing & Reporting
License Renewal
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A renewal form will be sent by mail prior to the permit expiration date. If a license renewal forms is not received at least 2 weeks prior to the expiration date, please contact the Marine Permit Office at the number below.
Annual Reporting
The license holder must submit vessel trip reports (VTRs) monthly to DEC (or NMFS in a federal permit holder).
Laws & Regulations
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New York Code Rules and Regulations (NYCRR)
- Part 44: Lobsters and Crabs (leaves DEC website)
- Part 50: Miscellaneous Marine Species (leaves DEC website)
Environmental Conservation Law (ECL)
To find a law click on the link, click on ENV, find Article 13, click on the appropriate law.
- 13-0329 Lobster (leaves DEC website)
- 13-0328 Commercial Licenses (leaves DEC website)
Fishing Limits
Contact Information
Marine Permit Office - Division of Marine Resources
205 North Belle Mead Road, Suite 1
East Setauket, New York 11733
Phone: 631-444-0470
Email: MPO@dec.ny.gov