Massachusetts regulations
Tog (Tautog / Blackfish) Regulations in Massachusetts 2026
Massachusetts tog season runs Oct 15 – Dec 31 in 2026. Statewide rules: 5 fish/day, 10 fish, slot 16″–21″. Sourced from DFW / DMF.
Rules (12)
- Season opens
- Oct 15
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Possession
- 10 fish
- Min size
- 16"
- Max size
- 21"
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Slot max
- 21"
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Slot max
- 21"
- Season opens
- Apr 1
- Daily bag
- 3 fish
Other Massachusetts fish regulations
Other regulated species in Massachusetts with current rule pages — same DFW / DMF source, same verification cadence.
- Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)24 rules
- Stripers (Striped Bass)13 rules
- Scup (Porgy)10 rules
- Fluke (Summer Flounder)9 rules
- Lake Trout8 rules
- White Perch8 rules
- Black Sea Bass6 rules
- Northern Pike4 rules
- Bluefish3 rules
- Largemouth Bass3 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)2 rules
- Yellow Perch2 rules
Also known as
Tog is also called Tog (Tautog / Blackfish), Tautog, tautog, blackfish. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Massachusetts.
Frequently asked questions
When is Tog season in Massachusetts?
Tog season in Massachusetts runs from Apr 1 to Dec 31 per DFW / DMF.
What is the size limit for Tog in Massachusetts?
Minimum size for Tog in Massachusetts is 16 inches, per DFW / DMF. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Tog in Massachusetts?
Daily bag limit for Tog in Massachusetts is 5 fish in Private And For-Hire Vessel, per DFW / DMF.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/massachusetts/fishing
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26MASW_SHOW_LR.pdf