• Massachusetts Catch and Release

    Freshwater Sportfishing Award Affidavit

  • Angler Information

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  • Fish Species Information

  • Minimum Qualifying length for Catch and Release

    Species Min. Length   Species Min. Length
    Bowfin 26 in.    Northern Pike 36 in.
    Brook Trout 16 in.   Rainbow Trout 20 in.
    Brown Trout 22 in.   Shad 22 in.
    Bullhead 15 in.   Smallmouth Bass 20 in.
    Carp 31 in.   Sunfish 10 in.
    Chain Pickerel 25 in.   Tiger Muskellunge 34 in.
    Channel Catfish 25 in.   Tiger Trout 16 in.
    Crappie 14 in.   Walleye 24 in.
    Lake Trout 30 in.   White Catfish 19 in.
    Landlocked Salmon 22 in.   White Perch 14 in.
    Largemouth Bass 21 in.   Yellow Perch 14 in.
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  • Certification Information

  • A clear, side view, close-up photograph of the fish must be included with all affidavits.

    In addition to a side view photo, all affidavits for catfish and bullheads must also include a full body, dorsal (back) view of the fish.

    Please include your Name in the filename of the photo to be uploaded.

    All photographs or images associated with the program, including those submitted by anglers and those taken by agency personnel, become the property of MassWildlife. Names of anglers along with images may be used in MassWildlife publications, promotional materials, or for other non-commercial uses.

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