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Department of Fish and Game (DFG)

The Department of Fish and Game’s mission is to conserve the Commonwealth’s abundant marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities, as well as the habitats that support them, for the benefit and enjoyment of all people.

Quick links

Link to freshwater fishing information, image of two women holding fish.
Link to freshwater fishing information, image of woman holding fish.
Freshwater fishing information 
Link to recreational saltwater fishing information, image of kids fishing on a fishing pier.
Recreational saltwater fishing information 
Link to hunting information, image of hunter walking away from camera in a field of tall grasses.
Hunting information 
Link to buy your fishing or hunting license, image collage of child fishing and archery hunter standing in a tree stand.
Buy your fishing or hunting license 
Link to fishing and boating access, image of people fishing from a rock into a lake with a canoe in the background.
Fishing and boating access 

Contact Us

Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game logo

Online

DFG.info@mass.gov
Contact someone in DFG or one of its Divisions. 

Phone

Main (617) 626-1500

Open M-F 8:45 a.m.-5.pm.

Fax

(617) 626-1505

Address

100 Cambridge Street, Floor 6
Boston, MA 02114
Directions 

Who we serve

The Department of Fish and Game is responsible for conserving the Commonwealth’s natural resources while also providing outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. We also issue licenses for hunting, trapping, recreational fishing, and commercial fishing. 

Our Organizations

What would you like to do?

Buy a Fishing or Hunting License  Freshwater Fishing Information  Recreational Saltwater Fishing Information  Biodiversity Goals for the Commonwealth  Department of Fish & Game Strategic Plan for 2025-2030 

Recent news & announcements

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Locations

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