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Fishing & Hunting
Recreational Saltwater Fishing
Recreational Saltwater Fishing

This page, Recreational Saltwater Fishing, is offered by
Division of Marine Fisheries

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

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

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

More Information

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