Department of Planning and Natural Resources, VI · St. Thomas
Bait Fishing Permit
Applicants use this permit form to request authorization for bait fishing in the listed marine reserves and provide their contact information and signature.
What this form is
This form is for people seeking bait fishing authorization for the St. James Marine Reserve or the Cas Cay/Mangrove Lagoon Marine Reserve. It asks for the applicant’s name, address, phone number, approved area, permit expiration, and signature, and lists a $5 fee and fishing restrictions. The form includes an authorization section for approval.
Who needs it
People seeking bait fishing authorization for either marine reserve listed on the form should complete and sign this permit.
How to submit it
Submit the form to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources at the Cyril E. King Airport Terminal Building, 2nd Floor, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands 00802; the form lists a $5 fee per permit.
About notarization
This permit has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Permit
Download the Bait Fishing Permit form.
- 2
Complete Applicant Details
Enter your name, address, and phone number, and identify the requested approved area.
- 3
Review Permit Restrictions
Read the listed restrictions on baitfish, net mesh size, and seine use.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the form, then submit it to the department address shown on the form. The listed fee is $5 per permit.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Bait Fishing Permit?
- People seeking bait fishing authorization for the St. James Marine Reserve or the Cas Cay/Mangrove Lagoon Marine Reserve can complete this form.
- What information does the permit form request?
- It requests the applicant’s name, address, phone number, approved area, permit expiration, and signature. It also lists a $5 fee and permit restrictions.
- Do I need a notary for the Bait Fishing Permit?
- No. The permit has no notary block; the applicant signs and dates it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is identified.
- How do I submit the Bait Fishing Permit?
- Submit it to the Department of Planning and Natural Resources at the Cyril E. King Airport Terminal Building, 2nd Floor, St. Thomas. The form lists a $5 fee per permit.
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