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Recreational Lobster Fishing

Buy your recreational lobster permit, learn about lobster regulations, and watch tutorial videos.

Along the Massachusetts coast there is plenty of opportunity to harvest lobster recreationally. Whether you are harvesting with pots or diving, the first step is buying your permit. Use the page below to learn about lobster regulations and to watch tutorial videos.

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Buy a recreational lobster permit  Who needs a recreational lobster permit 

All other tasks

Log in to MassFishHunt to renew your permit  Print or re-print your permit 

What you need to know

Watch lobster harvest video tutorials  Learn about lobster regulations  Get a Massachusetts Recreational Saltwater Fishing Guide 

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