This annual guide is designed to provide basic information about the Commonwealth's recreational fishing opportunities. It's a useful tool for the novice or visiting angler to become acquainted with what Massachusetts has to offer, although many long-time resident anglers call for it regularly.
Listed below is the table of contents. If you would like to obtain a guide, please contact one of our offices and we'll be happy to mail one off to you. Better yet, stop by if you are in the area.

Click here to view the 2013 Recreational Fishing Guide.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
· Welcome Letter
· General Information
· Recreational Saltwater Fishing Permit
· eLogbook for Anglers
· Popular Fishing Knots
· Cod Conservation
· Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations
· Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby
· Massachusetts Species Diversity
· 2010 Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby Winners
· Massachusetts Saltwater Game Fish Records
· How to Measure Your Catch
· Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Calendar
· Commonly Caught Species
· Access Sites
· Map of Massachusetts Coastal Waters (North)
· Map of Massachusetts Coastal Waters (South)
· Marine Fisheries Access Properties
· Lobstering and Crabbing
· Bait & Tackle Shops
· Charter & Head Boats
· Massachusetts Clean Vessel Act Program
· DMF Website