Massachusetts state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag5 fish (7 on for-hire vessels)
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
MA DMF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Massachusetts state record
27 lb 4 ozGraves Light, 1982
MA DMF Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-09-04
How to tell it
Chopper jaw full of visible teeth, greenish back, forked tail; snapping at everything. More on the bluefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for bluefish in Massachusetts?
No size limit.
How many bluefish can you keep in Massachusetts?
5 fish (7 on for-hire vessels).
When is bluefish season in Massachusetts?
Open year-round.
What is the Massachusetts record bluefish?
27 lb 4 oz, Graves Light (1982).
How current is this Massachusetts bluefish rule?
Source: MA DMF 2026, last checked Sep 7, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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