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
TautogPrivate anglers; the most restrictive per-angler or vessel limit applies. · Listed season windows: Apr 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026 · 3 fish listed · Jun 1, 2026 through Jul 31, 2026 · 1 fish listed · Aug 1, 2026 through Oct 14, 2026 · 3 fish listed · Oct 15, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 5 fish listedListed open3/1/3/5 fish by the listed windows; one fish per person per day may exceed 21 inches and the vessel aggregate may not exceed 10 fish.16"OPEN - LISTED LIMIT
- 3/1/3/5 fish by the listed windows; one fish per person per day may exceed 21 inches and the vessel aggregate may not exceed 10 fish.
- LISTED MIN SIZE
- 16 inches
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- Apr 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026 · 3 fish listed
- Jun 1, 2026 through Jul 31, 2026 · 1 fish listed
- Aug 1, 2026 through Oct 14, 2026 · 3 fish listed
- Oct 15, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 5 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- Private anglers; the most restrictive per-angler or vessel limit applies.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- Massachusetts DMF recreational finfish table and tautog note; 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.