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Tautog

Additional Information

Regulation Boundary:

Massachusetts State Waters

Edibility:

Chris R. says they're delicious!

Synonyms:

Tautoga onitis

Beginning in 2023, the fishery will be subject to a slot limit of 16" to 21" with an allowance for each angler to retain one trophy fish measuring greater than 21" each day.

Bag limit varies by season:

  • April 1 to May 31 bag limit = 3 Tautog per person; minimum size = 16-inches, only 1 tautog per person may be greater than 21-inches total length.
  • June 1 to July 31 bag limit = 1 Tautog per person; minimum size = 16-inches.
  • August 1 to October 14 bag limit = 3 Tautog per person; minimum size = 16-inches, only 1 tautog per person may be greater than 21-inches total length
  • October 15 to December 31 bag limit = 5 Tautog per person; minimum size = 16-inches, only 1 tautog per person may be greater than 21-inches total length
OpenSeasons
1Bag Limit
1 > 21Memorable
16"Min Size
Total LengthMeasurement