Massachusetts Statutes
§ 53 — Fishing with floats; toggle fishing
Massachusetts § 53
JurisdictionMassachusetts
Part IADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
Title XIXAGRICULTURE AND CONSERVATION
Ch. 131INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES
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Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 131, § 53 (2026).
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Section 53. A person shall not fish with floats, otherwise known as toggle fishing, in any inland water of the commonwealth. For the purposes of this section, a ''float'' shall mean any device floating with a line and hook attached, baited with natural or artificial bait and not under the direct control of the hand of the person fishing.
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