offered by
Division of Marine Fisheries
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
related to
Hunting & Fishing

Recreational Saltwater Fishing

Everything you need to know about saltwater fishing in Massachusetts.

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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.

First time? Start here.

Check eligibility 

What would you like to do?

Top tasks

Get a recreational saltwater fishing permit 
Where to saltwater fish in Massachusetts 

All other tasks

Login to MassFishHunt to renew your saltwater fishing permit 
Print or re-print your fishing permit 
Buy your recreational lobster permit 
Buy a saltwater for-hire fishing permit 

What you need to know

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 
Find a saltwater fishing public access site 
Learn how to fish responsibly 
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Additional Resources

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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