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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
- 04/06/21: Effective April 11 the Period I Summer Flounder Trip Limit
Reduced to 100 Pounds and Pilot Program to Conclude - 03/29/21: 2021 Horseshoe Crab Lunar Spawning Closure Dates
- 03/26/21: Reminder to Mariners of Small Vessel Speed Limit in Cape Cod Bay
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Important links
- Subscribe to DMF advisories and updates!
- Spring 2021 Trawl Survey Announcement
- Trap Gear Buoyline Modifications
- 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
- 2020 Guide to DMF Regulations
- Update on Striped Bass License Plates
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.