Massachusetts regulations
White Perch Regulations in Massachusetts 2026
Massachusetts white perch 2026 open seasons vary by 2 management regions. Statewide rules apply for 30/day and 8″ min. Pick your region in the rule table below. Sourced from DFW / DMF.
Rules (8)
Massachusetts statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
- Min size
- 8"
No limit
Private And For-Hire VesselOpen year-round
- Season opens
- Jan 1
- Season closes
- Dec 31
- Daily bag
- 25 fish
Year Round 25 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
- Tog (Tautog / Blackfish)12 rules
- Scup (Porgy)10 rules
- Fluke (Summer Flounder)9 rules
- Lake Trout8 rules
- Black Sea Bass6 rules
- Northern Pike4 rules
- Bluefish3 rules
- Largemouth Bass3 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)2 rules
- Yellow Perch2 rules
Frequently asked questions
When is White Perch season in Massachusetts?
White Perch season in Massachusetts runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31 per DFW / DMF.
What is the size limit for White Perch in Massachusetts?
Minimum size for White Perch in Massachusetts is 8 inches, per DFW / DMF. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for White Perch in Massachusetts?
Daily bag limit for White Perch in Massachusetts is 25 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.