MA regs are set (for now! )
 

New Recreational Fishing Limits:
Fluke, Black Sea Bass, Scup & Tautog

The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is enacting new recreational regulations for fluke (summer flounder), black sea bass, scup, and tautog for the 2018 fishing season. The fluke, black sea bass, and scup regulations are being implemented by emergency action; a public hearing will be held in June prior to implementing final regulations.

Fishery
Open Season
Possession Limit*
Minimum Size

Fluke
May 23–October 9
5 fish
17”

Black Sea Bass
May 19–September 1
5 fish
15”

Scup
May 1–December 31
30 fish
9”
(45 fish allowance on for-hire vessels May 1–June 30)

Tautog
April 1–May 31 3 fish
June 1–July 31 1 fish
August 1–October 14 3 fish
October 15–December 31 5 fish
16”
(10 fish maximum per private/rental vessel, year-round)