The Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources reminds the public of the upcoming deadlines by the Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) for the review of new applicants to the limited entry hook-and-line commercial fishing licenses program.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; however, to be considered for the upcoming fishing year (2024-2025), completed applications must be submitted to the Division no later than Wednesday, May 1. Any applications submitted after May 1 will be considered for the following fishing year.
Applications can be picked up from the DFW offices on St. Croix at Mars Hill and St. Thomas at Tropical Marina, or at the division’s website: https://dpnr.vi.gov/fish-and-wildlife/fisher-resources/commercial-fishing/
Completed applications should be submitted to the DFW office at Mars Hill or the DFW office at Tropical Marine. If there are any more questions, contact the Division of Fish and Wildlife at DFWelectronic@usvi.onmicrosoft.com or 773-1082 (STX Office) or 775-6762 (STT Office).
