Can I Keep?Skate: Clearnose, Little, Rosette, Winter Regulations in Massachusetts (2026)
Recreational skate: clearnose, little, rosette, winter 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 Skate: Clearnose, Little, Rosette, Winter 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.
- Charter/party boats with a commercial permit, retaining fish for sale or bait, have a 1,135 lb whole weight or 500 lb wing limit for clearnose, little, rosette, and winter skates.
Quick answers
What is the skate: clearnose, little, rosette, winter size limit in Massachusetts?
None.
How many skate: clearnose, little, rosette, winter can I keep in Massachusetts?
Unlimited.
When is skate: clearnose, little, rosette, winter 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.
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Source: Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries. Most anglers need a Massachusetts saltwater license or registry: get one here.