Massachusetts state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo limit
BagNo bag limit
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
MA DMF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
White spots on gray, a spine before each dorsal, no anal fin. More on the spiny dogfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for spiny dogfish in Massachusetts?
No limit.
How many spiny dogfish can you keep in Massachusetts?
No bag limit.
When is spiny dogfish season in Massachusetts?
Open year-round.
How current is this Massachusetts spiny dogfish 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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