How to Create an Account in Fish Online and Link to an Operator Permit

Account Creation

1. Go to the Fish Online login page. You can also search for “NOAA Fish Online” in your web browser using  Google Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. 
2. When the login page opens, click on the Create Account link found under the Log In button. 

1. Fill in all of the fields on the Account Creation page as shown in the blank page below.
2. When you have filled in your information on the page, click Save. 

Verify Your Fish Online Account

1. Once you click Save, a pop-up notification will appear that asks you to enter a verification code. This code will be emailed to the email address you provided in the Fish Online account creation step.

2. Enter your verification code and click OK. A notification with your username will then appear on the screen. 
3. Return to the Fish Online login page and enter the username and password that you just created to log in. For more information about how to apply for a permit, use the following link: Vessel and Dealer-Permitting in the Greater Atlantic Region
4. If you need assistance, call our Help Desk at (978) 281-9188 or contact your local Port Agent. 

Forgot Your Password?

If you forget your password please use the “Forgot my Password” link below the Login button on the Fish Online home screen.  You will be prompted to enter your username and then a temporary password will be sent to the email address you used to create your Fish Online account.  If your email address has changed since you created your account please call the Help Desk at 978-281-9188 for assistance.

Using a Credential Security Code (CSC)

• Vessel Operators: use a CSC to link your operator permit to your Fish Online account 

After you create your account, login to the account and select Profile and Add Account. Then select Add Account again and Redeem a Credential. To add your operator permit to your account, enter the CSC code.  

Now that your operator permit is linked to your account, click on your operator number. After that, a blue button should appear that says “Renew Your Permit”. Click this renewal button to open your application and fill it out. You will need to upload a recent picture of yourself.

In order to review and edit data you need to link a vessel or your operator permit to your Fish Online account. Log in to your Fish Online account and complete the following steps:

1. Click on the Change Vessel/Suite link at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page.
2. When the Vessel/Suite Access box appears on the screen, click the Redeem a Credential button. 

1. In the box labeled Enter Your Security Code, enter the CSC included on the back of your Permit Renewal letter, then click the Submit button.  If you cannot find the CSC code, call our Help Desk at (978) 281-9188 or contact your local Port Agent.

1. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for each vessel that you want to link to your Fish Online account.
2.  As an alternative to using a CSC to link your vessel or operator permit to your Fish Online account, you may call our Help Desk from the phone number associated with your vessel or operator permit.

If you need assistance, call our Help Desk at (978) 281-9188 or contact your local Port Agent.

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