Fishing in North Carolina is a fantastic way to spend a day in the great outdoors, but if you’re planning to cast your line, you’ll need to get your hands on a fishing license first! Don’t worry though, the process is easier than catching a catfish in a barrel. In fact, you can get your fishing license right from the comfort of your couch through the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission website. In this post, we’re going to hook you up with a step-by-step guide on how to reel in your very own North Carolina fishing license using their website. So grab a cold drink, sit back, and get ready to become a fully licensed angler in no time!

How To Obtain A North Carolina Fishing License

1. Go to the NC Wildlife Resources Commission website at https://www.ncwildlife.org/licensing/hunting-fishing-trapping-licenses.
2. Click on the “Buy a License” button located at the top of the page, which takes you to ALVIN, the automated license and vessel information network.
3. Select option #2, New or existing customer search, and enter your information and then click “Search.” Then click “Add Customer” at the bottom.
4. Fill in the rest of your information, and click “Continue” to get to License & Permit Info, where you’ll select the type of license. Choose the type of license you want to purchase, either annual or temporary, and select the appropriate duration.
5. Click continue and review your order, then click “Continue” to get to the payment page.
6. Once your payment is processed, your license will be mailed to you if you selected that option or you can print it out if you selected the self-print option.

That’s it! You can now go fishing in North Carolina with your newly obtained fishing license.