Hudson & Delaware River Permits
On this page you will find information and links for the following permits:
Hudson River Marine Permit
The Hudson River Marine Permit allows the use a gill net and/or scap net with dimensions that are greater than 4 ft x 4 ft in the Hudson River north of the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (note: nets may not be used in tributaries of the Hudson River, regardless of size).
Fee: Based on gear type
Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years old in age.
How to Apply
- Complete the Hudson River Marine Permit Application (PDF)
- Submit application to DEC by mail or in-person to:
DEC Marine Permit Office
123 Kings Park Blvd.
Kings Park, NY 11754
A renewal form will be sent by mail prior to the permit expiration date. If a license renewal form is not received at least 2 weeks prior to the expiration date, please contact us at the address or phone number below.
Reporting Requirements: Permit holders must submit Vessel Trip Reports (VTRs) monthly to DEC (or NMFS in a federal permit holder).
Delaware River Eel Permit
The Delaware River Eel license allows the license holder to take and land American eel from state waters of the Delaware River for commercial purposes. Currently, this license is limited to qualified renewing applicants and qualified new entrants only.
Fee:
- Residents: $20
- Non-residents: $60
Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years old in age.
How to Apply
- Eel weir licenses are issued under limited entry qualifications, contact 845-256-3199 for more information.
- Application due by April 1.
- Licenses issued: May 15; reporting requirements must be met for any previous license.
- License valid: Issuance-November 30 of the application year.
A renewal form will be sent by mail prior to the permit expiration date. If a license renewal form is not received at least 2 weeks prior to the expiration date, please contact us at the address or phone number below.
Reporting Requirement: Permit holders must submit Vessel Trip Reports (VTRs) monthly to DEC (or NMFS in a federal permit holder).
Laws and Regulations
New York Environmental Conservation Law (ECL): 11-1501 Commercial Inland Fisheries (scroll down the list to find the link titled "ENV Environmental Conservation" to access the full text of the ECL)
New York Codes Rules and Regulations (6NYCRR): Part 36: Gear and Operation of Gear (link leaves DEC's website)
Contact Information
Visit Hudson and Delaware Marine Fisheries for more information or contact the office below:
Division of Marine Resources - Hudson River Fisheries Unit
21 South Putt Corners Road
New Paltz, New York 12561
Phone: 845-256-3199 or 845-256-3073
