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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.

About Tog

Rules (12)

Massachusetts statewideOut of season
Season opens
Oct 15
Season closes
Dec 31
Daily bag
5 fish/day
Possession
10 fish
Min size
16"
Max size
21"
for-hire vessels private anglers are subject to 10-fish maximum tautog limit for the vessel Only one fish may exceed 21" per calendar day
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Private And For-Hire Vessel
Daily bag
5 fish
Slot max
21"
Oct 15 - Dec 31 5 fish Only one fish may exceed 21"
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Shore Based
Daily bag
5 fish
Slot max
21"
Oct 15 - Dec 31 5 fish Only one fish may exceed 21"
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Southern New England
Season opens
Apr 1
Daily bag
3 fish
Apr 1 - Dec 31 Aug 1 - Oct 14 / 3 fish
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Other Massachusetts fish regulations

Other regulated species in Massachusetts with current rule pages — same DFW / DMF source, same verification cadence.

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

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DFW / DMF before keeping a catch.

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