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American Eel Permit

WHO NEEDS A PERMIT?

All commercial eel fisherman that commercially harvest American eel Anguilla rostrata from freshwaters of the state of Florida are required to have an American Eel Permit, in addition to possessing a commercial fishing license.  Special provisions also apply if using horseshoe crabs as bait.

HOW CAN I GET A PERMIT ?

To obtain a no-cost permit, please fill out the application and mail it to the address noted on the application.

Application for: American Eel Anguilla rostrata Commercial Harvest Permit (pdf 29kb)

Monthly American Eel Sales Summary (pdf 46kb)

Send request to:

Bill Johnson
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Commercial Fisheries
601 West Woodward Avenue
Eustis, FL 32726
Phone: 352-732-1225
email: Bill Johnson
fax: 352-357-2941

This page last updated: October 01, 2008