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Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF)

The Division of Marine Fisheries manages the state’s commercial and recreational saltwater fisheries and oversees other services that support the marine environment and fishing communities.

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Recreational saltwater fishing information 
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Buy your recreational permit 
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View current commercial landings  
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Commercial fishing information 

Contact Us

Phone

Main (617) 626-1520

Online

Email marine.fish@mass.gov
DMF Staff Directory 
Subscribe to DMF's advisory updates 

Fax

(617) 626-1509
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Who We Serve

The Division of Marine Fisheries serves the recreational and commercial fishing industry, as well as other interested parties, through research, management, and permitting.

Advisories and Legal Notices

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Our Organizations

The following industry and government collaborative groups aid DMF in the fisheries management process.

What would you like to do?

Marine Fisheries Regulations  Seafood and Bait Dealers  Buy Saltwater Fishing Permit  Fisheries Research 

Saltwater Fishing Derby  Recreational Lobster Fishing  Massachusetts Seafood  Shellfish Sanitation and Management  Marine Fisheries Publications  Fisheries Assessments and Surveys  Recreational and Diadromous Fisheries Research  Fisheries Habitat Restoration and Monitoring  Marine Fisheries Management  Fishing Community Support and Outreach  Recreational Saltwater Fishing  Commercial Fishing  Marine Fisheries Advisories and Legal Notices  Conservation of Protected Marine Species 

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Recreational Saltwater Fishing 

Buy your saltwater fishing permit, learn how and where to fish, and find out about the rules.

Learn More  about Recreational Saltwater Fishing 

Recent News & Announcements

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Upcoming Events

  • Let's Go Saltwater Fishing 

    1000 South Rodney French Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02744
    Saturday, June 22, 2024
    10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    A free saltwater angler education fishing clinic.
See all events   for the Division of Marine Fisheries

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