How to Become a Fishing Guide in Pennsylvania
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 PAÂ 17106
(717) 705-7942
Contact
Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission
(717) 705-7942