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How to Complete a Private Recreational eVTR Using the eVTR App

Operators of federally permitted vessels must submit a vessel trip report (VTR) for each fishing trip. VTRs are important because they provide data that informs fishery science and management decisions. These are tips to complete VTRs electronically.

How to Complete a For-Hire eVTR Using the eVTR App

Operators of federally permitted vessels must submit a vessel trip report (VTR) for each fishing trip. VTRs are important because they provide data that informs fishery science and management decisions. These are tips to complete VTRs electronically.

How to Complete a Commercial eVTR Using the eVTR App

Operators of federally permitted vessels must submit a vessel trip report (VTR) for each fishing trip. VTRs are important because they provide data that informs fishery science and management decisions. These are tips to complete VTRs electronically.

Early Adopters: Positive Feedback From Commercial Fishermen Reporting Electronically

This fall, we are requiring electronic reporting for most commercial and for-hire fishermen and will no longer distribute paper logbooks. Some fishermen are already reporting electronically and find the new systems easy to use.
April 05, 2021 - Feature Story ,
Industry member uses eVTR

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

You need a personal account in Fish Online to access services such as managing your vessel information, permits, and trip records, and to report electronically in the Greater Atlantic Region. Having an account is a secure way to keep your data private.

Joint Omnibus Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting Framework Adjustment Final Rule

NOAA Fisheries is approving a recommendation from both the Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils to require federally permitted commercial fishing vessels to submit vessel trip reports electronically in 48 hours of the end of a trip.
November 09, 2020 -

Pathway to Paperless Data Collection

Lessons learned from the West Coast Groundfish Observation Program’s paper-free data collection.
October 27, 2020 - Feature Story ,
An OPTECS portable sampling station in use on a fishing vessel. An OPTECS portable sampling station in use on a fishing vessel.

Final Rule for Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting for Commercial and For-Hire Vessels

NOAA Fisheries is approving a recommendation from both the Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils to require federally permitted commercial fishing vessels to submit vessel trip reports electronically within 48 hours of the end of a…
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07/10/2025

Highlighting Women in Electronic Technologies: Part 2

Highlighting women that support electronic technologies in U.S. fisheries in a two-part series.
March 25, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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Highlighting Women in Electronic Technologies: Part 1

Highlighting women that support electronic technologies in U.S. fisheries in a two-part series.
March 24, 2020 - Feature Story ,
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