Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby
Each year March 1 through November 30 the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Marine Fisheries conducts the Massachusetts Saltwater Fishing Derby. This is a free derby, meaning no entry fees. Fish entered must be caught by hook and line and measured and weighed at a MarineFisheries-certified official weigh station. All entries will receive a derby pin and at the end of the derby year, trophies will be awarded to
anglers who landed the heaviest fish in each species category.
Winners are chosen in three divisions -
men, women, and juniors (age 15 and younger). There is also a "Skillful Skipper" award, which is presented to the captain who has three derby winning fish caught on their boat.
SportsPort is a Marine Fisheries certified official weigh station so bring in your winner and weâll get it certified, take your photo and post it on our
"Fridge of Fame".
Click here for the Marine Fisheries Saltwater Fishing Derby information.
