Can I Keep?Hake/Whiting Regulations in Massachusetts (2026)
Recreational hake/whiting rules in Massachusetts saltwater, as published by the Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
None
Bag limit
Unlimited
Season
All year
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Recreational Hake/Whiting rules in Massachusetts
- Where
- Federal waters (EEZ) (ocean)
- Size limit
- None
- Bag limit
- Unlimited
- Season
- All year
- Federal (EEZ) regulation published by NOAA Fisheries GARFO; Massachusetts state-waters rules may differ.
- Recreational vessels remain subject to the Whaleback Cod Spawning Protection Area.
Quick answers
What is the hake/whiting size limit in Massachusetts?
None.
How many hake/whiting can I keep in Massachusetts?
Unlimited.
When is hake/whiting season in Massachusetts?
All year. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
More groundfish & flatfish in Massachusetts
- American Plaice
- Atlantic Cod
- Cod
- Cusk
- Dab (plaice)
- Grey Sole
- Haddock
- Halibut
- Monkfish
- Ocean Pout
- Pollock
- Redfish
- Summer Flounder
- Tilefish: Blueline
- Tilefish: Golden
- Windowpane Flounder
- Winter Flounder
- Witch Flounder
All Massachusetts saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. Most anglers need a Massachusetts saltwater license or registry: get one here.