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Catch Haddock and Avoid Cod in the Gulf of Maine Page 12 MASSACHUSETTS Saltwater2020 RECREATIONAL FISHING GUIDE Catch haddock and avoid cod in the Gulf of Maine page 12 SPECIAL SHOW EDITION FULL REGULATIONS COMING IN APRIL Recreational Saltwater Massachusetts Saltwater Lobstering and Crabbing Fishing Regulations Fishing Derby Bait & Tackle Shops Commonly Caught Massachusetts Saltwater Species Fishing Calendar Charter & Head Boats DIVISION OF MARINE FISHERIES DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME FISHING REGULATIONS GUIDE - VA TRIM: . 8˝ X 10-1/2˝ (AND VARIOUS OTHER STATES) BLEED: . 8-1/4˝ X 10-3/4˝ SAFETY: . 7˝ X 10˝ TRIM SAFETY TRIM BLEED BLEED SAFETY BLEED BLEED TRIM TRIM SAFETY SAFETY There’s a reason they say, Curse like a sailor. That’s why we offer basic plans starting at $100 a year with options that won’t depreciate your watercraft and accessories*. Progressive Casualty Ins. Co. & affi liates. Annual premium for a basic liability policy not available all states. 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Photo by Steve De Neef Image courtesy Brian O’Connor Welcome Letter Be a Responsible and Informed Angler As we enter a new decade, we should recognize, and rise to, the conserva- tion challenges we face as a recreational fishing community. Massachusetts has some of the best recreational fishing in the country with some species Commonwealth of Massachusetts at all-time highs (haddock, black sea bass, and scup), some in need of some additional conservation (striped bass and bluefish), and one (cod) that needs Charles D. Baker all the help it can get. Governor There are so many ways for anglers to fish with conservation in mind while Karen E. Polito not losing any part of the enjoyment of saltwater fishing. Information avail- Lieutenant Governor able to the recreational fishing community can come in so many forms and Daniel J. McKiernan, from so many different places (both in print and electronically) to help make Acting Director good decisions like: when and where to go, what tackle to use, and ways to Executive Office of Energy and enhance survival of released fish. Fishing magazines, fishing clubs and government agencies Environmental Affairs are providing more information to anglers than ever before. Kathleen Theoharides Things to be mindful about when you are on the water: Secretary Avoid catching fish out of season. Know the regulations for each species you are trying to or might catch while fishing. This year DMF is publishing a “Haddock Fishing Guide” to Department of Fish and Game assist anglers to locate places where haddock are abundant and cod less so. This is a ground- Ronald Amidon breaking effort to help anglers avoid the depleted cod stocks in the Gulf of Maine. Recovering Commissioner the sacred cod is our generation’s biggest conservation challenge. Target the fish you intend to catch and avoid those you don’t. Mary-Lee King Abide by the conservation rules. Two iconic species need more conservation over the next Deputy Commissioner few years to recover to previous abundance. Striped bass will be managed with a first-ever slot limit of 28”to less than 35”. Now when you catch a striper 35” or greater, snap a quick Division of Marine Fisheries picture and release as quickly as possible. Bluefish will see much reduced bag limits this year. Daniel J. McKiernan Release any fish you won’t use. Keep only what you know you and your family can and will Acting Director eat. Better to let that fish swim, spawn, and maybe be caught another day than be a freezer- burned fillet that gets tossed out. Improve your release methods. DMF has been promoting circle hooks for years and now they are becoming mandatory for some species. Use a net, or a lip-grip device instead of a gaff and do all you can to maximize survival. Report Poachers. Be the eyes on the water and assist the Environmental Police to do their job. Law enforcement officers are way more effective when reacting to reliable reports. Cooperate with recreational survey samplers. If a DMF representative asks to interview Marine Fisheries you, please cooperate. Accurate catch data results in quality fisheries management. Non- Advisory Commission: cooperation with interviewers only increases the variability of the catch estimates and can Raymond W. Kane Jr. - Chatham result in regulations not based on reality. Chairman Treat your keeper with the respect it deserves and become a better chef. Chill your catch with a slurry of ice and saltwater and prepare it as best you can. Clean the fish as soon as possible. Kalil Boghdan - Hamilton Take seafood in your life to the next level. Celebrate your catch as a meal with friends and family. Tim Brady – Plymouth Have a great fishing year in 2020. We’re all in this together. William Doyle - Plymouth Michael Pierdinock - Plymouth Charles Quinn - South Dartmouth Arthur Sawyer - Gloucester Your Permit Dollars at Work Louis Williams - Salem Public Access Improved Recreational • Develops and maintains three large Catch Data fishing piers • Increases the sample size for the Marine • Funds small projects improving or re- Recreational Information Program's Ac- pairing existing access sites cess Point Angler Intercept Survey • Funds the deployment of dedicated recreational artificial reefs Research and Conservation • River herring population management Marine Recreational Fisheries Angler Education and restoration work Development Panel • Provides free clinics for young anglers • Striped bass migratory patterns and Kalil Boghdan - Hamilton • Develops online resources for class- genetics room educators Chairman For more information see our website www.mass.gov/marinefisheries Kevin Blinkoff – Bourne Patrick Paquette - Hyannis Mike Moss - Sutton 2 Michael Pierdinock - Plymouth ©2020 Sea Tow Services International, Inc. 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Williamstown, MA | Birmingham, AL Visit our Home Page at www.mass.gov/marinefisheries To get up to date fishery information join the DMF Listserv. This is a notification list only, where you will receive timely news from the Division regarding fishery openings and closings, regulation changes, and public hearing notices. We use this Listserv to keep our About This Guide constituents more informed and reduce our reliance on paper mail. Please encourage other interested parties to join this list. This high-quality guide is offered to you by the Massachusetts Division of Marine The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries website has: Fisheries through its unique partnership • Commercial and with J.F. Griffin Publishing, LLC. recreational regulations The revenue generated through ad sales • Saltwater Fishing significantly lowers production costs and Derby standings generates savings. 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