Species
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Season
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Days
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Limit
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Size and Special Considerations
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Bay scallops
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Open October 1 - March 31
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Wednesday - Sunday
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1 bushel per week
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Must possess a well-defined growth ring.
Exception: Bay scallops that have a well-defined raised annual
growth line located less than 10 mm from the hinge of the shell shall
be lawful to harvest and possess if the shell height is at least 63.5
mm or 2.5".
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Quahogs
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Open year round
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Daily
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1 - 10-quart bucket/day; no more than 1 bushel/week
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1" thick at hinge
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Soft-shell clams
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Closed June 15 - September 15
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Sunday only
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1 - 10-quart bucket
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2" in length
Note: Undersized clams must be replanted neck upright covered
with a layer of sand.
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Razor clam
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Closed June 15 - September 15
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Sunday only
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1 - 10-quart bucket
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2" in length
Note: Undersized clams must be replanted neck upright covered
with a layer of sand.
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Blue mussel
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Open year round
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Daily
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1 bushel/week
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2" in length
Note: can be taken by 1 standard bay scallop dredge outside
of eelgrass areas.
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Oysters
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Open year round
|
Daily
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0.5 bushel/week
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3" in length
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Conch
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Closed December 16 - April 14
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Daily
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1 bushel/week
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2.75" in width
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Blue crab
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Closed January 1 - April 30
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Daily
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25 crabs/day
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5" from spine to spine
Note: Hand or dip net only; state permit required for other
methods of taking.
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Horseshoe crabs
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Prohibited
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Green crab
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In order to harvest green crabs you must obtain a letter of
authorization (LOA) from DMF.
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Eels
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Open year round
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24 hours/ day
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50/day
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6" minimum
Note: can be taken by gigging or by dip net 1.5" mesh netting
or bigger; requires state recreational saltwater fishing license.
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Other shellfish (limpets, periwinkles, blood arks, sea clams,
sea quahogs, sea scallops, winkles)
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May be taken in accordance with the laws of Massachusetts; see
state regulations.
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