Beach Use Permits – Commercial Fishing
Commercial Fishing on County Beaches
From May 1 – October 31st commercial fishermen must obtain a permit by completing Protected Species Training (below) to fish commercially on County beaches. Permits are free. Training must be completed annually.
Requirements
Current annual pass affixed to passenger side of windshield, 4x4 or all wheel drive vehicle (no ATVs, motorcycles, etc.) Annual passes can be purchased at any toll booth from March 1 – Labor Day. Current State Saltwater Product License with Restricted Species (RS) endorsement.
Getting Your Permit
| 5 Steps to Your Commercial Fishing Permit | |
| 1. Watch | Watch the Protected Species Training slideshow. Click for Training. |
| 2. Quiz | Complete No Fail Quiz at the end of Training. |
| 3. Complete | Complete and sign application. |
| 4. Come In | Call ahead to make an appointment to obtain permit. Bring your signed application and Saltwater Product License with RS endorsement. Jade Dupuis |
| 5. Receive Permit | You must arrive in the vehicle you are obtaining a permit for with an annual beach pass affixed to dashboard. |
| Need Technical Assistance? | Adobe Flash Player is required to view and complete the training. Acrobat Reader is required to view and/or complete the application on your computer. If you have technical difficulty with the training, please email webmast@sjcfl.us so that we may assist you. |
Contact Us
For more information, please contact: Jade Dupuis, (904) 209-0619.

