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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
- 1/22/21: Update on Timeline for Pending Protected Species Regulations
- 1/21/21: Massachusetts Launches ‘Ropeless’ Fishing Gear Feasibility Study
- 1/19/21: MAFMC and ASMFC to Hold Public Hearings for Summer Flounder, Scup, and Black Sea Bass Commercial/Recreational Allocation Amendment
- 1/13/21: Mid-Atlantic Council Seeks Stakeholder Input on Summer Flounder Recreational Management
- 1/11/21: Applications Sought for New England Fishery Management Council
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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
- 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.