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.
Our response to COVID-19
DMF's Boston office is open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Gloucester and New Bedford permitting offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. In an effort to still provide timely support to our constituents, we've put together an update regarding our top services.
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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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06/22/22: Commercial Menhaden Fishery Approved to Access Episodic Event Set Aside Quota
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06/20/22: Limited Access Commercial Menhaden Fishery Closure Effective Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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Important links
- Subscribe to DMF advisories and updates!
- Seasonal Trap Gear Closure Reminder (map)
- Trap Gear Buoyline Modifications
- Spring 2022 Resource Assessment Survey Announcement
- 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
- 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?
- 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