Permit & License Information

This information is being provided as general information about Mexican Fishing License and Boat Permit Regulations. Please verify the accuracy of this information with the appropriate Mexican Governmental agency.

 

 

 

 

MEXICAN REGULATIONS

1. A Fishing License is required for any individual, regardless of age, who wishes to fish in fresh or salt water in Mexico. This rule applies to all people fishing out of boats or fishing underwater while skin diving. A Fishing License is not needed when fishing from land. All passengers, regardless of age, aboard a boat in Mexican waters that is engaged in fishing must have a Mexican Fishing License in their possession, regardless if they are fishing or not. All Fishing Licenses are personal and non-transferable. Any alteration, mutilation or transfer of these documents will render them void and may result in fines.

2. A Boat Permit is required in Mexican waters for all inflatable, car-top, trailerable, or non-trailerable boats, as well as any dinghy or additional boat aboard the vessel, regardless of size or construction, that will be used for sport fishing and that are registered as a Pleasure Boat. Permits will not be issued to any boat which has a commercial registration or which will be used in a commercial capacity as a sport fishing charter, commercial fishing, or sightseeing where passengers pay a fee. Do not apply for Boat Permit if you are engaged in a commercial activity or if your boat is registered as a commercial vessel. A copy of the current registration must be submitted with your application for a boat permit.

RATES (subject to change)

Boat Permits
Boats under 23 feet: $32.55
23 feet to 29 feet 11 inches: $65.10
30 feet or higher: $97.65

Fishing Licenses
Weekly: $22.90
Monthly: $32.80
Yearly: $42.70

 

APPLICATIONS

Applications for Mexican Sport Fishing Licenses can be obtained at the Mexico Department of Fisheries office in San Diego, however, most people purchase them through their local fishing and tackle store or Mexican insurance dealer. Completed applications should be submitted to:

 

Mexico Department of Fisheries
2550 5th Avenue, Suite 101
San Diego, CA 92103
Telephone 619-233-6956; Fax 619-233-0344

The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 2:00 pm to answer any questions. Applications sent to this address must be accompanied by a cashier's check or money order for the exact amount due, and made payable to "Oficina Recaudadora de Pesca"; personal checks are not accepted. For mail orders, be sure to include a stamped self-addressed return envelope.