Renew my Fisherman’s Booklet

Important Information

  • The renewal date for your fishing permit for the 2024 season will be possible as early as December 1, 2023;

  • The accreditation fee will be $50 for 2024;

  • The renewal of your booklet must be done before January 2, 2024, after which a $25 administrative fee will be added;

Please follow the steps below under “How to Renew”

Why register for BAPAP?

By registering for the BAPAP, you will have your professional commercial fishing skills recognized. As of 2019, you are required by law to carry your duly renewed fisherman’s logbook for the current season on a fishing trip.

In addition, if you are the captain of the fishing vessel, you must ensure that all persons on board also have their fisherman’s logbook.

How to renew?

As of December 1, 2023, there will be 2 ways to proceed with your renewal: online and by paper.

As of December 1, 2023, there will be 2 ways to proceed with your renewal: online and by paper.

If you already have an online account to access your fisherman portal, please log in (with your email address and password) and follow the steps below. Otherwise, please contact BAPAP to create an account before proceeding.

Login to the online portal

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Once logged into your online portal, make sure that your contact information (phone number, cell phone number, email address, etc.) is correct in the “My Booklet” section;

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To renew your logbook, click on “Renew my Booklet” and fill out the renewal form until payment is received.

Time and Sea, Training and Payment :

  • If you have fished, enter your sea time(s). You must also register your captain for each sea time registered. If you are a captain, don’t forget to register your crew members. If you have not fished, please click no.
  • Please indicate if you have taken any training, if so, list it and send a copy of your diplomas to BAPAP for approval.
  • Please answer the last questions related to the consent and proceed to the online payment.

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You will be able to pay by credit card online. Your renewal will be placed on hold until BAPAP approves it. Your photo and payment will be required to receive approval.

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Once approved, you will be able to take a screenshot of your online portal in the “Fisherman Information” section on your mobile device and this proof will allow you to go fishing at sea. This replaces the printed Booklet.

Don’t have access to a computer or a cell phone or tablet?

You must print and complete the form : Renewal form

Paper form

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Please accompany it with a money order for $50 if you send your renewal before January 2 and/or $75 if you send it after that date

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and mail it to us at the following address:

BAPAP 167,
Grande Allée Est.
Grande-Rivière, Qc
G0C 1V0

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Or by credit card by calling us at the following phone number: (418) 385-4000.

Important information about the renewal

Your fisherman portal must have your photo where your face is clearly visible. This can be added to your online portal. If you are filling out your paper renewal, please submit your photo when you mail it in.

You are a licensed fisherman and want to pay for your crew! Follow the steps below:

● Once connected to your Online Portal : in the “My Renewals” section in the first question: The system has not detected any sea time data for this season. Did you fish during the last season? You need to check yes and this will take you to enter your sea time below your name. You have the + sign to add your crew members one at a time.

● In the third section “Crews” you must check the box for the crew members you wish to pay the renewal for. When paying online you will pay for the selected people.

  •  Whelk
  • Squid
  • Capelin
  • Sea cucumber
  • Razor clam
  • Spider crab
  • Common crab
  • Snow crab
  • Shrimp
  • Atlantic halibut
  • Greenland halibut (Turbot)
  • Herring
  • Lobster
  • Mackerel (fishing closed for conservation reasons)
  • Winter flounder (fishing closed for conservation reasons)
  • Yellowtail flounder (fishing closed for conservation reasons)
  • Atlantic Surf Clam
  • Stimpson’s clam
  • Soft-shell clam
  • Scallop
  • Sea hen
  • Redfish
  • Bluefin tuna

  • You have participated́ full-time in a commercial fishing season within three years prior to applying for the certificate and have completed 630 hours of training including the following courses:
    • Block 1 Safety 250h
    • Block 2 Piloting 160h
    • Block 3 Rowing 220h
  •  You have participated full-time in two commercial fishing seasons in the three years preceding the application for a certificate and have completed a minimum of 335 hours of training including the following courses:
    • Block 1 Safety 155h
    • Block 2 Piloting 120h
    • Block 3 Rowing 60h
  • You have participated in 12 months of commercial fishing sea time recognized by Transport Canada prior to the application to hold at least a Fishing Vessel Master, Fourth Class (Class IV) certificate issued by the Minister of Transport Canada.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about your registration or the interpretation of our rules? See the answers to the most asked questions in our FAQ.