Recreational Saltwater Fishing | Mass.gov

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Recreational Saltwater Fishing

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.

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First time? Start here.

Check eligibility

Top tasks for Recreational Saltwater Fishing

Get a recreational saltwater fishing permit

Saltwater fishing public access

All other tasks for Recreational Saltwater Fishing

Log in to MassFishHunt to renew your saltwater fishing permit

Print or re-print your fishing permit

Buy a saltwater for-hire fishing permit

Learn about recreational saltwater fishing regulations

Download the recreational saltwater fishing guide

Register for a youth fishing clinic

Learn about saltwater fish species in MA

Responsible angler techniques for saltwater fishing

Join our Sportfish Angler Data Collection Team

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The Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program

Circle Hooks Brochure (PDF 804.63 KB)

Saltwater Recreational Angling Techniques (PDF 223.89 KB)

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