2011 MA Saltwater fishing license required for anyone 16 years or older. (This is also a requirement for the 2011 Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby)
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9/2/2011 7:57 AM
In order to fish recreationally for finfish in Massachusetts marine waters, including up to the first dam in rivers and streams that flow to the ocean saltwater fishermen must have a saltwater fishing license.
This is also a requirement for the 2011 Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby.
You are required to have:
A MA Recreational Saltwater Fishing permit, or
A recreational saltwater fishing permit from a state that has a reciprocity agreement with Massachusetts.
As of February 17, 2011, Massachusetts has reciprocity agreements with:
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Click here to link to the official MA Division of Marine Fisheries to obtain a license and review all the regulations.