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Starting January 1, 2010 a NEW FEDERAL LAW requires most anglers fishing from the shore, piers or private boats, over the age of 16, to register with the National Saltwater Angler Registry. You may register (for free in 2010) by going online at www.countmyfish.noaa.gov or by calling toll free 1-888-MRIP44 (1-888-674-7411).
This sounds so bad...why do I think we are talking about a fee for 2011...wonders what this will do to the whaler fleet fishing tendancies in the area, and or off shore...
Yes unless your state requires you to buy a saltwater license you are supposed to register with the national registry. I think Rhode Island is the only Northeast state that does not have a Marine license in place yet. But neighboring states are honoring each others licenses if you cross state lines to fish, buy yours at home. Here in CT Resident is $10 and out of state is $60! They think they are going to count fish this way.
