PRFC Gill Net Lottery
The PRFC has identified one (1) gill net license for the 2025/2026 gill net season that was not
renewed by the limited entry fishery renewal deadline of April 30, 2026. Therefore per Reg. I,
Sec. 1(d)(1), this (1) commercial gill net license is available via lottery. The license will be
valid for the remaining 2026/2027 gill net season. This license must be purchased as a gill
net. 1,2
*1 Note: If you intend to convert this gill net to a hook & line, you will not be able to do so until
next season as provided for in Regulation III, Sec. 13(d).
**2 Note: A gill net is a fixed location; therefore, you will need to come in person to pick the
location at the time you obtain the license. An appointment is required for this.
Non-Refundable Registration Fee: $100
Registration starts November 2, 2026
Registration ends January 29, 2027
The drawing will be held on the first Monday in February 2027.
- No late entries will be accepted. The PRFC is not responsible for late entries.
Postmarks do not count.
- Only one entry per person per gear lottery.
- Must be 14 yrs. or older.
- Entries will be accepted by mail or in person at the PRFC office.
- All licenses obtained via the limited entry lottery cannot be transferred to
another person for 5 years.
- Payment methods: Cash, Check, Money Order, or Credit Card. A credit/debit card
may only be used with in-person registrations and will have a 3% fee associated
with it.
All lottery fees collected are non-refundable under any circumstances.
Registration is made by submitting:
Full Name
Mailing Address
The person chosen in the lottery will be notified by USPS mail and you will have until
March 31, 2027, to purchase the gill net license and pay all of the associated fees for a
PRFC commercial gill net license.