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Address
251 Causeway Street, Suite 400, Boston, MA 02114
Phone
Main
(617) 626-1520
Fax
(617) 626-1509
Who we serve
The Division of Marine Fisheries serves the recreational and commercial fishing industry, as well as other interested parties, through research, management, and permitting.
Advisories and Legal Notices
- 8/10/20: 2020 Recreational Black Sea Bass For-Hire Season Extended
- 8/10/20: DMF to Take Comment on Proposed In-Season Adjustments to Commercial Limits for Certain Quota Managed Species
- 8/6/20: Limited Access Commercial Menhaden Fishery to Close Effective Friday, August 7, 2020
- 8/4/20: DMF has begun the process of providing federal CARES relief to the fishing and seafood industries
- 7/29/20: Commercial Tautog Tagging Program Update
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Important links
- Subscribe to DMF advisories and updates!
- MASS Cares Act Relief for Fishing and Seafood Industry
- DMF's Report Characterizing Springtime Longfin Squid Trawl Fishery
- Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Public Hearings
- FAQ on New Recreational Striped Bass Rules for 2020
- Retail Seafood Locations
- 2020 Guide to DMF Regulations
Fiscal Year 2020 Program Updates for the Boating Infrastructure Grant
Our Organizations
The following industry and government collaborative groups aid DMF in the fisheries management process.