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Enter your catch in the Saltwater Catch & Release Fishing Derby

Want to enter the saltwater catch & release fishing derby? Read on to learn how to register your catch.
Your entry must be received within 30 days of catch and postmarked no later than Dec. 10. We present awards at the New England Boat Show in Boston the following year.
Download the Catch & Release Fishing Derby entry form  Saltwater Fishing Derby eligibility 

Contacts

Division of Marine Fisheries

Phone

Call Division of Marine Fisheries at (508) 742-9739

Online

Email Division of Marine Fisheries at john.boardman@mass.gov
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The Details   of Enter your catch in the Saltwater Catch & Release Fishing Derby

What you need   for Enter your catch in the Saltwater Catch & Release Fishing Derby

You will need the follow items in order to participate in the Saltwater Catch & Release Fishing Derby:

  • Derby entry form
  • Measuring device
  • Camera or phone 
  • Printer 

How to enter   Enter your catch in the Saltwater Catch & Release Fishing Derby

  • Measure your catch to the nearest half inch
  • Take a clear photo of your catch on the measuring device to show the total length of your catch.  Save the photo.
  • Fill in and save the editable entry form
  • Email the saved form and photo within 30 days of catch to:

          john.boardman@mass.gov

  • Download and print the official Derby entry form
  • Measure your catch to the nearest half inch
  • Take a clear photo of your catch on the measuring device to show the total length of your catch. Submit your photo with the official entry form.
  • Mail the form within 30 days of catch to:

Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby
836 S. Rodney French Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02744

 

More info   for Enter your catch in the Saltwater Catch & Release Fishing Derby

All derby participants must have a valid MA recreational saltwater fishing permit.

Downloads   for Enter your catch in the Saltwater Catch & Release Fishing Derby

Open PDF file, 125.66 KB,  Catch & Release Saltwater Fishing Derby entry form (English, PDF 125.66 KB)
Open PDF file, 906.16 KB,  Saltwater Fishing Derby Rules (English, PDF 906.16 KB)

Contact   for Enter your catch in the Saltwater Catch & Release Fishing Derby

Address
John Boardman, Aquatic Biologist & Derby Coordinator
836 South Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744
Directions 
Phone
Call Division of Marine Fisheries at (508) 742-9739
Online
Email Division of Marine Fisheries at john.boardman@mass.gov
DMF Staff Directory View 
Learn more about this organization 

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