Anglers should keep in mind that registration is required to fish in 2010 unless you will be fishing exclusively from party and/or charter boats.

That means that if you fish from your own boat, in the surf, from a pier, off a jetty or from shore in the back bay (among other locations) you must register under the federal government’s online or phone registration system. Registration is free for 2010. You will be mailed a registration card which must be presented to law enforcement upon request while fishing.

To register, visit the NOAA’s web site at www.countmyfish.noaa.gov. Anglers who do not have access to the Internet may register by phone by calling toll-free 888-674-7411.
Those who register online will be able to print a temporary card until the laminated one arrives.