Massachusetts state waters, out to 3 miles
MA DMF 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Not listed by Massachusetts: the default applies (No limit, no bag limit).
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Armor-headed glider with wing-like pectorals, finger-rays it walks on, and two bold dark stripes along the body. More on the striped searobin 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 striped searobin in Massachusetts?
No size limit.
How many striped searobin can you keep in Massachusetts?
No bag limit.
When is striped searobin season in Massachusetts?
Open year-round.
How current is this Massachusetts striped searobin 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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