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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Buy a recreational saltwater fishing permit

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Buy your recreational lobster permit

Learn about recreational saltwater fishing regulations

Download the recreational saltwater fishing guide

Learn how to fish responsibly

Find a saltwater fishing public access site

Learn about DMF's saltwater angler education program

Learn the basics of recreational lobster harvest

Commercial Fishing
Saltwater Fishing Derby

Sport Fish Restoration Program

Marine Recreational Fisheries Development Fund

The Monofilament Recovery and Recycling Program

Saltwater Recreational Angling Techniques (PDF 223.89 KB)

Private Angler Rules Poster (PDF 545.63 KB)

For-Hire Rules Poster (PDF 758.08 KB)

Recreational Saltwater Fishing

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