Address
251 Causeway Street, Suite 400, Boston, MA 02114
Phone
Main
(617) 626-1520
Fax
(617) 626-1509
Division of Marine Fisheries
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.
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
- 04/13/18: New Recreational Fishing Limits: Fluke, Black Sea Bass, Scup, & Tautog
- 04/09/18: Commercial Fishing Limit Adjustments for 2018
- 04/09/18: Seasonal Surf Clam/Ocean Quahog Dredge Closure in Southwestern Cape Cod Bay
- 04/04/18: Regulation Changes Affecting Gulf of Maine Cod and Haddock and Georges Bank Cod
- 04/04/18: 2018 Horseshoe Crab Lunar Spawning Closure Dates
- 04/02/18: 2018 Vp Control Plan Information and Training Meetings Scheduled
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Important links
- Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission
- Other DMF Advisory Groups
- Public Records Request
- Proposed Regulatory Amendments and Public Hearings
Seasonal highlights
- Renew your commercial fishing and/or seafood dealer permits for 2018!
- Our cod Industry Based Survey will start up again in April 2018. Be sure to check out tow locations and sign up for text alerts!