REGULATIONS / MASSACHUSETTS
Massachusetts · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Massachusetts saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.
SOURCEMassachusetts DMF source table ↗UPDATED APRIL 28, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 10, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 10, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The DMF page is an unofficial summary; 322 CMR is the official code. LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Black Sea BassApplies to recreational anglers; at-sea filleting/skinning restrictions apply. · Listed season windows: May 16, 2026 through Aug 31, 2026 · 4 fish listed · Sep 1, 2026 through Oct 14, 2026 · 2 fish listedListed open4 fish May 16-August 31; 2 fish September 1-October 14.16"OPEN - LISTED LIMIT
- 4 fish May 16-August 31; 2 fish September 1-October 14.
- LISTED MIN SIZE
- 16 inches
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- May 16, 2026 through Aug 31, 2026 · 4 fish listed
- Sep 1, 2026 through Oct 14, 2026 · 2 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- Applies to recreational anglers; at-sea filleting/skinning restrictions apply.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- Massachusetts DMF recreational finfish table; 322 CMR is the official code.
UPDATED April 28, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 10, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026
Massachusetts DMF source table ↗The DMF page is an unofficial summary; 322 CMR is the official code.
This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.