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Fishing regulations at Harbor Head, MA
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Fishing regulations in Massachusetts can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Regulations for top species
Atlantic cod
It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.
Cod: It is unlawful to fish with hook and line gear in the Winter Cod Conservation Closure from November 15 through January 31. It is unlawful to take cod from the Spring Cod Conservation Closure from April 16 through July 21. See maps in 322 CMR 8.07 for more details. Western Gulf of Maine refers to all state waters north of Cape Cod and those waters down the backside of Cape Cod and east of Nantucket west of the 70th meridian. Southern New England refers to all state waters south and west of Cape Cod that are west of the 70th meridian. State-waters within the Southern New England Cod Management Area are closed to the retention of cod. Vessels fishing lawfully in federal waters may possess and land fish in accordance with federal rules - consult NOAA Fisheries for regulations.
Black sea bass
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Recreational rules (effective via emergency regulation filed April 3, 2026; intended to be finalized for 2026 and 2027 pending the May 28, 2026 MFAC vote):
- Open season: May 16 – October 14
- Minimum size: 16 inches
- Bag limit:4 fish/day from May 16 – August 31
- 2 fish/day from September 1 – October 14
- Measurement: tip of snout/jaw (mouth closed) to the farthest extremity of the tail, not including the tail filament
- Filleting at sea: allowed, but not skinning; max 2 fillets per allowed fish
FAQ about Harbor Head fishing
- Atlantic cod - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black sea bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- Northern kingcroaker - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jackblair2732 reported a nice Scup.
- @jackblair2732 reported a nice Northern kingcroaker.
- @jackblair2732 reported a nice Striped searobin.
- @duncanfraseer reported a nice Black sea bass.
- @tprovencher7520 reported a nice Atlantic cod.
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