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Striped bass

20 in · 4 lb

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Striped searobin

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Atlantic bonito

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Atlantic bonito

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General info

Great Harbor is a part of an ocean located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black sea bass, Summer flounder, and Tautog.

Location

41°31′31.8″N 70°40′46.6″W
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Fishing regulations at Great Harbor, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Black sea bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black sea bass

Seasons

Closed

Bag limit

4

Min size

16.5"

Measurement

Total Length
Black Sea Bass are measured from the tip of the snout or jaw (mouth closed) to the farthest extremity of the tail, not including the tail filament. Black sea bass and scup may be filleted but not skinned while at-sea. No more than two fillets per allowed fish may be possessed.
Excellent according to Adam L.

Centropristis striata

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41°31′31.8″N 70°40′46.6″W
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FAQ about Great Harbor fishing

Great Harbor is a part of an ocean located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°31′31.8″N 70°40′46.6″W
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Find the best fishing spots on Great Harbor by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
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