Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF)

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

• 2/1/23: Reminder on Lobster Bycatch Rules in Offshore Trawl Fisheries

• 1/31/23: Reminder to Trap Fishers on State and Federal Closures to Protect Right Whales

• 1/19/23: Early Aggregations of Surface Feeding Right Whales in Cape Cod Bay

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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