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Enter Your Catch in the Saltwater Fishing Catch & Release Division

Want to enter the saltwater fishing Catch & Release division? 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.
Catch & Release Online Entry Form  Saltwater Fishing Derby Rules 

Contacts

Division of Marine Fisheries

Phone

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

Online

Email Division of Marine Fisheries at saltwater.derby@mass.gov
DMF Staff Directory 
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The Details

What you need

You will need the follow items in order to participate in the saltwater fishing Catch & Release division:

  • Derby entry form
  • Measuring device
  • Camera or phone 
  • Internet access (to submit online form)
  • Printer (if you submit entry by mail)

How to enter

  • 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.
  • Complete and submit the online catch & release entry form or email your form and photos to saltwater.derby@mass.gov
  • Submit your form and photo within 30 days of catch

  • 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

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

Downloads

Open PDF file, 78.58 KB,  Catch & Release Saltwater Fishing Derby entry form (English, PDF 78.58 KB)

Contact

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 saltwater.derby@mass.gov
DMF Staff Directory 
Learn more about this organization 

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