Since the weather is getting warmer and in some parts of Massachusetts the flowers are beginning to pop their heads out of the soil. Some of you might be wondering about getting your fishing licenses renewed or for first timers get your first one! Some of you that don’t not know there is a State agency that does these types of licenses and they are found at Department of Fish and Game. If you check out their website you will find a great deal of information that is out there on the rules and regulations on how much you can catch. First click on the website at the bottom of the page and go to license information. Listed will be all of the Fishing, Hunting, and Trapping rules that you need to know before you go fishing.
The types of license you can get resident fishing license for a fee of $27.00. It also gives the fees for other types of licenses for residential and non-residential alike that are all listed there. They range from FREE to $37.50 depending on the situation that you are. The next item that you need to research before you go on your fishing trip is, the how much you can actually catch for each person. You never want to be caught with being over your limit of what you caught because if you are you will be fined if you are caught by a Ranger. The fines can be hefty if you do catch too much. Please remember that these laws are placed on the books to protect and preserve the future existence of fish withing our lakes and rivers for future generations that come after you so it is wise to do your research before you go.
There are strict laws in the state of Massachusetts on the limits of how much and what kind of catch that you can have during a season. Please make sure you check those out before you go! So before you head out on your fishing trip check out the Department of Fish and Game’s website. This site has the partial rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife hunting limits and so much more. I think it is a wonderful and very informative website that is interactive and user friendly for even the novice computer user, so there is no reason for anyone to not know the laws of this state in regards to obtaining fishing license within the state of Massachusetts.
Department of Fish and Game
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recreation/licensing/vendors/license_vendors.htm