MASSACHUSETTS SALTWATER CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING DERBY MASSACHUSETTS SALTWATER CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING DERBY The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Marine Fisheries, will acknowledge catches The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Marine Fisheries, will acknowledge catches of outstanding saltwater game . Eligible species and minimum qualifying weights and of outstanding saltwater game fish. Eligible species and minimum qualifying weights and lengths below: lengths below: Weigh in (lb.) Catch and release (in.) Weigh in (lb.) Catch and release (in.) Inshore Derby Species Inshore Derby Species Adult Junior Adult Junior Adult Junior Adult Junior Atlantic 5 4 24 22 Atlantic Bonito 5 4 24 22 Atlantic 2 1 16 15 2 1 16 15 Black Sea Bass 4 2 20 15 Black Sea Bass 4 2 20 15 Bluefish 12 6 32 26 Bluefish 12 6 32 26 Dolphinfish 15 5 30 24 Dolphinfish 15 5 30 24 False Albacore 10 7 25 23 False Albacore 10 7 25 23 Fluke 7 3 22 18 Fluke 7 3 22 18 6 4 30 28 King Mackerel 6 4 30 28 Scup 2 1 15 12 Scup 2 1 15 12 4 3 24 22 Spanish Mackerel 4 3 24 22 Striped Bass No weigh in No weigh in 40 32 Striped Bass 35 15 40 32 Tautog 8 4 20 18 Tautog 8 4 20 18 Weakfish 8 4 22 18 Weakfish 8 4 22 18 Winter Flounder 3 2 17 14 Winter Flounder 3 2 17 14 Groundfish Derby Species* Weigh in (lb.) Catch and release (in.) Groundfish Derby Species* Weigh in (lb.) Catch and release (in.) Atlantic Cod 30 30 Atlantic Cod 30 30 Atlantic Halibut 50 50 Atlantic Halibut 50 50 Cusk 20 25 Cusk 20 25 Haddock 5 20 Haddock 8 20 Pollock 12 30 Pollock 12 30 Large Pelagic Derby Species* Weigh in (lb.) Catch and release (in.) Large Pelagic Derby Species* Weigh in (lb.) Catch and release (in.) Albacore 30 30 Albacore 30 30 Atlantic Sailfish 40 63 Atlantic Sailfish 40 63 Bigeye 100 30 Bigeye Tuna 100 30 Blue Marlin 350 99 Blue Marlin 350 99 Blue Shark 300 60 Blue Shark 300 60 Bluefin Tuna 100 30 Bluefin Tuna 500 30 Porbeagle Shark 150 60 Porbeagle Shark 150 60 Shortfin Mako 250 60 Shortfin Mako 150 60 Swordfish 150 55 Swordfish 150 55 Thresher Shark 200 65 Thresher Shark 200 65 30 40 Wahoo 30 40 White Marlin 60 66 White Marlin 60 66 50 30 Yellowfin Tuna 50 30 * Junior entries in this category must meet the listed criteria * Junior entries in this category must meet the listed criteria

The Derby runs from January 1 through November 30 each year and is open to all ages. All The Derby runs from January 1 through November 30 each year and is open to all ages. All anglers 16 and older must possess a Massachusetts Recreational Saltwater Fishing Permit. anglers 16 and older must possess a Massachusetts Recreational Saltwater Fishing Permit. Junior categories in the Derby are for age 15 and under. Fish entered must be caught in a fair Junior categories in the Derby are for age 15 and under. Fish entered must be caught in a fair and sporting manner, on hook and line. See the official rules on our website for more details: and sporting manner, on hook and line. See the official rules on our website for more details: www.mass.gov/saltwater-fishing-derby www.mass.gov/saltwater-fishing-derby MASSACHUSETTS SALTWATER CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING DERBY MASSACHUSETTS SALTWATER CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING DERBY SPONSORED BY SPONSORED BY THE MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES THE MASSACHUSETTS DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION

*Angler: *Angler:

*Mailing Address *Mailing Address

*City *State *Zip *City *State *Zip

*Telephone # ( ) *Age *Sex *Telephone # ( ) *Age *Sex

*Species *Species

*Total Length in. *Total Length in.

*Date *Date

*Catch Location *Bait *Catch Location *Bait

Catch Witness Catch Witness

Name of Vessel Name of Vessel

Captain Captain

* Required information * Required information

Angler Signature: Angler Signature:

All catch and release entries should be measured to the nearest 1/2" and a clear, side-view All catch and release entries should be measured to the nearest 1/2" and a clear, side-view photo of both the measuring device and the fish must be submitted for verification. Fish photo of both the measuring device and the fish must be submitted for verification. Fish MUST BE RELEASED ALIVE - the use of a gaff or harpoon is prohibited. MUST BE RELEASE ALIVE - the use of a gaff or harpoon is prohibited.

Please write clearly and provide all information requested. Entries must be received within Please write clearly and provide all information requested. Entries must be received within th 30 days of catch and be postmarked no later than December 10th. 30 days of catch and be postmarked no later than December 10 .

Mail to: Mail to: Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby 706 S. Rodney French Blvd. 706 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02744 New Bedford, MA 02744