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Saltwater Fishing Derby

Compete in our Weigh-In or Catch & Release Fishing Derbies.

If you want to showcase your fishing skills, the saltwater fishing derbies are for you. The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) offers two state-wide fishing derbies, the Weigh-In Derby and the Catch & Release Derby. Awards will be given to those anglers catching the heaviest (Weigh-In) or longest (Catch & Release) of each species for each of the three divisions: Men's, Women's, and Junior's (boys and girls aged 15 and younger).

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Enter your catch in the Saltwater Weigh-In Fishing Derby  Enter your catch in the Saltwater Catch & Release Fishing Derby 

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Get a recreational saltwater fishing permit  Find a boat ramp location 

What you need to know

2021 Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby Winners  Past Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby Winners  Massachusetts saltwater game fish records  Recreational saltwater fishing regulations  Learn about fish species in MA 

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Additional Resources

Saltwater Fishing Derby Rules (PDF 906.16 KB)
Catch and Release Derby Entry Form (PDF 559.41 KB)
Saltwater Weigh-In Fishing Derby Entry Form (PDF 183.41 KB)
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