Commercial Fishing - Crew Member License Last updated 01/29/2025

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Fees

License Fee Description Exemptions
None

Description

Every individual operating or assisting in the operation of any commercial fishing gear or commercial fishing boat must have a commercial fishing license or crewmember fishing license. Vessel operators often choose this license because it allows them to rotate crew members without having to purchase individual licenses for every one they hire. Every member of the crew on a commercial fishing boat must be licensed. Commercial harvesters must sell their catch to an Oregon-licensed whoelsale fish dealer, bait dealer, canner or buyer, except under a Limited Fish Seller's Permit, or a Columbia River gillnet harvester delivering to a licensed Washington fish dealer by boat.

Duration

Annual (expires December 31 every year)

Renewal Information

None

Duplicate License Requirements

$18.50 (per document)

If a license/permit is lost, destroyed or stolen, the holder may request a duplicate from a full service license agent including Salem Headquarters, Astoria, Newport, and Charleston. The duplicate license may be used in lieu of the lost, destroyed or stolen license/permit.

Processing Time

Processing Time Description
1 Week

Prerequisites and Requirements

Prerequisites

Boat License Required on application

Required Documentation

None

Examination Information

None

Continuing Education Requirements

None

Bonding Requirements

None

Insurance Requirements

None

Additional Information

Other Information

None

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