Pennsylvania requires registration and a license for Charter Boat & Fishing Guides. This includes any person desiring to be a charter boat operator or a fishing guide in Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Application fee is $100 for residents, and $400 for nonresidents
• License valid for one calendar year, expiration on December 31
• Requires a boating safety education certificate issued by the Commission
• Boat operator’s license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard
• General liability insurance for duration of license
• CPR and First Aid certificate
• Pennsylvania fishing license and permits for the waters in which you fish

Application Submission

  Pennsylvania Charter Boat Fishing Guide Application

Mail completed application, fee and all additional documents to:

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
Charter Boat/Fishing Guide Program
P.O. Box 68900
Harrisburg PA  17106
(717) 705-7942

Contact

Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
(717) 705-7942