The Potomac River Fisheries Commission

Angler kayak fishing along a riverbank

Free Angler Registry

WHO MUST REGISTER

  1. Person fishing from private real property
  2. Guest on a licensed pleasure boat
  3. VA freshwater licensee (if fishing inthe tidal Potomac River)

WHO DOESN’T REGISTER

  1. Under the age of 16
  2. Have a MD/VA/PRFC individual/ tidal/saltwater sport fishing license
  3. The person listed on a MD/VA/PRFC pleasure boat license (guest must register)
  4. If fishing on a licensed charter/head/guide boat

TO REGISTER, it’s free and convenient, simply go to:
https://mdoutdoors.maryland.gov/login
https://www.mrc.virginia.gov/FIP