Commercial Fishing | Mass.gov

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Division of Marine Fisheries

Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

related to

Professional Licenses & Permits

Industry Regulations

Licenses & Permits

Hunting & Fishing

Massachusetts is home to some of the nation's most productive commercial fishing ports, and the industry is important to the state's coastal towns. The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is happy to help commercial fishermen learn about permits, regulations, and the other commercial fishing resources.

Top tasks for Commercial Fishing

Apply for a commercial fishing permit

All other tasks for Commercial Fishing

Request a transfer of a commercial fishing permit or endorsement

Report your commercial harvest (trip-level reports)

Commercial finfish regulations

Commercial lobster & crab regulations

Commercial shellfish & sea urchin regulations

Look up current quotas & landings

Reporting compliance table for commercial fishermen

Trip-level reporting

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Gear Conflict/Catastrophic Gear Loss Online Form

Gear conflict/catastrophic gear loss report (PDF 33.91 KB)

Commercial Fishing Permit Application (PDF 101.64 KB)

Seafood Dealer Permit Application (PDF 308.04 KB)

Monthly Trip Level Report Form (PDF 18.46 KB)

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