Massachusetts state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
BagNo bag limit
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
MA DMF 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Longhorn sculpinClean-edged fins, long cheek spines. Tell them apart
SizeNo size limit
BagNo bag limit
SeasonOpen year-round
Shorthorn sculpinClean fins, stockier. Tell them apart
SizeNo size limit
BagNo bag limit
SeasonOpen year-round
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Shaggy sculpin with ragged, fringed fins and prickly skin, yellow to brick red; inflates its belly when boated. More on the sea raven page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Sea raven in other states1 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for sea raven in Massachusetts?
No size limit.
How many sea raven can you keep in Massachusetts?
No bag limit.
When is sea raven season in Massachusetts?
Open year-round.
How current is this Massachusetts sea raven 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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