Fishing

Just because you're disabled or a wheelchair user doesn't mean that you can't enjoy fishing. Check here for a list of facilities the Office of Boating and Fishing Access has built to provide accessible fishing for the mobility impaired.

Did you know that fish have excellent senses of sight, touch, taste, and many possess a good sense of smell and hearing? Check here for interesting fish facts, information on fish restoration programs, and fisheries resources. You'll also find links to pond maps, fisheries-related regulations, and endangered fish species!

Wondering which freshwater fish are native to Massachusetts or what the Commonwealth is doing to ensure brook trout conservation and recovery? Fisheries-related fact sheets, magazine articles, and posters are available for conservationists and anyone with an interest in ponds, streams, or rivers.

Every true angler has that one special fishing spot, the one place he or she can always count on to reel one in. Not surprisingly, many have come to refer to their special spot as Massachusetts, where you'll find an extraordinary amount of great freshwater and saltwater fishing, all four seasons. Search for the type of fishing or boat charter you prefer, and then search for the charter of your choice here.

Whether you're new to fishing, looking for a place to drop your line or cast a fly in freshwater, or you'd like to learn about barrier-free fishing locations, you can find the information here. Also learn about freshwater fishing licenses, regulations, fish consumption advisories, and more.

The Division of Marine Fisheries issues permits and regulations for commercial and recreational fishing, plus updates that include, for example, areas closed for harvest of shellfish due to "Red Tide." Find information on bait dealers, a Salt Water Fishing Guide, and more.

Whether you're looking for freshwater fishing areas, good waters for catching bass, or want to participate in the Tags 'n Trout Program for a prize, these "off-the-beaten-path" hot fishing honey holes are unknown to most anglers. So check them out -- some boat restrictions may apply here.

All you need to purchase a Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game fishing license online is a major credit card, paper, and a printer to print out a copy!

Need to report a fishing violation? Contact the Massachusetts Environmental Police Radio Room at 1-800-632-8075 at any hour of the day. The Environmental Police are experts in fish and wildlife law as well as boating, recreational vehicle and other environmental laws.

Look up a seafood and bait dealer and explore the dealer reporting requirements for primary bait buyers who have no reporting requirements and those with federal or state reporting requirements. Get answers to dealer reporting FAQs, download primary buyer worksheets, check out the Massachusetts commercial fishing regulations and more.