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Recreational Saltwater Fishing

Everything you need to know about saltwater fishing in Massachusetts.

With over 1,500 miles of coastline, there is plenty of opportunity to fish in Massachusetts. Before you hit the water, be sure to get your fishing permit and check out the resources below.

View transcript of Division of Marine Fisheries Recreational Saltwater Fishing Video 

First time? Start here.

Guide:
Haddock recreational fishing guide 
Check eligibility 

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Get a recreational saltwater fishing permit  Saltwater fishing public access  Recreational saltwater fishing regulations 

All other tasks

Log in to MassFishHunt to renew your saltwater fishing permit  Print or re-print your fishing permit  Buy a saltwater for-hire fishing permit 

What you need to know

Learn about saltwater fish in MA  Download the recreational saltwater fishing guide  Register for a youth fishing clinic  Responsible angler techniques for saltwater fishing  Join our Sportfish Angler Data Collection Team  Sport Fish Restoration 
FAQ on New Recreational Striped Bass Rules for 2020 
Circle Hooks Brochure (PDF 804.63 KB)
Saltwater Recreational Angling Techniques (PDF 223.89 KB)

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