In case you didn't want to read the whole thread about fishing, it's basically all about an old law that the BVI gov has now decided to enforce. The charter boat has to be registered with the bvi gov for fishing. So far, lots of vague info floating around but it's safe to say that few boats will be "legal" for fishing any time in the near future. Some are claiming they are getting issued licenses by the conservation/fisheries dept as usual. I spoke with them myself and yes this is in fact true. While they may or may not issue you the fishing license it's irrelevant because IT'S NO GOOD ANYWAY! They will gladly take your $45 if you want to give it to them. However, you can still fish from shore only without a license.