The Division of Marine Fisheries manages the state’s commercial and recreational saltwater fisheries and oversees other services that support the marine environment and fishing communities.
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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
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2/1/23: Reminder on Lobster Bycatch Rules in Offshore Trawl Fisheries
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1/31/23: Reminder to Trap Fishers on State and Federal Closures to Protect Right Whales
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1/19/23: Early Aggregations of Surface Feeding Right Whales in Cape Cod Bay
Important links
- Subscribe to DMF advisories and updates!
- Seasonal Trap Gear Closure Reminder (map)
- Trap Gear Buoyline Modifications
- DMF's Report Characterizing Springtime Longfin Squid Trawl Fishery
- Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Public Hearings
- FAQ on New Recreational Striped Bass Rules
- 2021 Guide to DMF Regulations
- Environmental Economic Innovation Grant
- Update on Striped Bass License Plates
Our Organizations
The following industry and government collaborative groups aid DMF in the fisheries management process.
What would you like to do?
Marine Fisheries Regulations
Seafood and Bait Dealers
Buy Saltwater Fishing Permit
Fisheries Research
- Recreational Lobster Fishing
- Massachusetts Seafood
- Shellfish Sanitation and Management
- Marine Fisheries Publications
- Fisheries Assessments and Surveys
- Recreational and Diadromous Fisheries Research
- Fisheries Habitat Restoration and Monitoring
- Marine Fisheries Management
- Fishing Community Support and Outreach
- Recreational Saltwater Fishing
- Commercial Fishing
- Marine Fisheries Advisories and Legal Notices
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