Mass saltwater fishing license

[Coyote33]

I got one of these last year. Is this something I need to get every year now? If so, has anything changed since last year? I plan on fishing in CT (Long Island Sound) and also maybe Maine. What about on boats like Yankee Fleet out of Gloucester?

That said, is the saltwater still a separate license, or a part of the other regular fishing license now? How is this treated in other states? What is the process? Is it still free?

Thanks.

 

[el duderino]

Separate license that is only good for one year, believe it was 10$. Yankee fleet should cover you under their license I think, but not certain, id call and ask first.

 

[EC1]

Commercial boats cover you under their license. However, until things sort out each state appears to be issuing their own licenses with little reciprocity so you will need to check with each state where you want to fish.

 

[glostamon]

Charter boats/ vessels for hire cover anglers under their permit.
Rec .permits are $10 annually

permit info & FAQs
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dmf/recreationalfishing/rec_permits.htm#top

 

[mac67]

If you are a MA lic holder you'll need to buy it from the MA EPO's when you buy your "Regular" lic. You DO NOT need the federal lic if you have the MA state.

 

[Coyote33]

If you are a MA lic holder you'll need to buy it from the MA EPO's when you buy your "Regular" lic. You DO NOT need the federal lic if you have the MA state.

This is unclear to me. Is it just another add-on to the "Sporting License", or is it a separate license? If I fish in Long Island Sound (CT/NY), does a Massachusetts/federal license suffice?

 

[Bostonian23]

From what I understand fishing on any charter boats, you will be covered by the boats license. If you want to fish any saltwater body of water on your own you need the MA state license. I also had the federal card last year but from What I know you need the 10$ ma fish and game license by law this year. I think it's a good thing overall I don't see it so much down when I fish the canal, but in Boston the EPO could really crack down on some of the guys who keep everything and don't care about size/limit rules and I would bet many of them won't have a license this year. Im nnot sure on the CT/NY license I would say you need a guest license, or whatever they call for on there website.
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[Colt Delta Elite]

It's pretty sad it's come to this. It's simply one more little piece of freedom taken from everyone, but oh yeah it's only ten bucks.

 

[NFD9]

It's pretty sad it's come to this. It's simply one more little piece of freedom taken from everyone, but oh yeah it's only ten bucks.

+1

This

 

[oldyankee]

If you're over 60 it's free, you just have to pay the online processing fee ~$1.50.

 

[mac67]

This is unclear to me. Is it just another add-on to the "Sporting License", or is it a separate license? If I fish in Long Island Sound (CT/NY), does a Massachusetts/federal license suffice?

It's my understanding that the fed's gave each costal state an option to "Buy into" the lic program. If the said State chose not too then the Lic fee's would go to the fed's. Thus most states are implementing thier own license w/the fee going to the state. I do not believe the MA lic is valid in NY/CT

 

[ront02769]

It's my understanding that the fed's gave each costal state an option to "Buy into" the lic program. If the said State chose not too then the Lic fee's would go to the fed's. Thus most states are implementing thier own license w/the fee going to the state. I do not believe the MA lic is valid in NY/CT

MA saltwater is good in RI and CT waters, not sure about NY.

 

[trophygrl]

We're pretty pissed about having to not only get one again this year, but also having to pay for it... just to fish in our own backyard. They already waste enough of our money.

 

[MisterHappy]

But, it's for the minnows!

 

[davemata]

Quite the choice, the state charges and keeps the funds, or the feds charge and keep the funds. I guess the silver lining is: It's only $10, and it's kept in the state. I remember that my marine stamp in CA was either 15 or 20 back in 07.

 

[EC1]

MA saltwater is good in RI and CT waters, not sure about NY.

On the website in the OP the license is good in CT, RJ and NH, no mention of NY or ME.

 

[mac67]

MA saltwater is good in RI and CT waters, not sure about NY.

Thank you. Wasn't sure.

 

[Talon3]

The Mass Resident Saltwater license is valid in NH and RI
Mass Saltwater Guide page 6.

http://www.eregulations.com/massachusetts/fishing/saltwater/

Ct has entered into an agreement as of Feb 17, 2011 which was too late for the printing of the book.
Mass is looking for other states to reciprocate with.