3.3 – Recreational Harvest criteria by species Species Season Days Limit Size and Special Considerations Must possess a well defined growth ring. Exception: Bay scallops that have a well- Open Wed. – defined raised annual growth line located less Bay scallops October 1 1 bushel per week Sun. than 10mm from the hinge of the shell, shall be – March 31 lawful to harvest and possess if the shell height is at least 63.5mm or 2.5” Open Bay Scallop October 1 Wed-Sun 2 bushel/week Under section 2.14b – March 31 1 – 10 quart bucket/day; no Quahogs Year round Daily 1” thick at hinge more than 1 bushel/week Closed 2” in length Soft-shell Sunday 1 – 10 quart June 15th- Note: undersized clams must be replanted neck Clams Only bucket Sept. 15 upright covered with a layer of sand. Closed 2” in length Sunday 1 – 10 quart Razor Clam June 15th- Note: undersized clams must be replanted neck Only bucket Sept. 15 upright covered with a layer of sand. 2” in length Blue Mussel Year round Daily 1 bushel/week Note: can be taken by one standard bay scallop dredge outside of Eelgrass areas. Oysters Year round Daily 0.5 bushel/week 3” in length Closed Conch Dec.16- Daily 1 bushel/week 2.75” in width April 14 Closed 5” from spine to spine Blue Crab January 1- Daily 25 crabs/day Note: Hand or dip net only – State permit April 30 required for other methods of taking Horseshoe Prohibited crabs In order to harvest green crabs you must obtain Green Crab a Letter of Authorization (LOA) from DMF 6” minimum 24 Note: can be taken by gigging or by dip net 1.5” Eels Year round 50/day hours/day mesh netting or bigger; Requires state recreational saltwater fishing license Other shellfish (limpets, periwinkles, May be taken in accordance to the laws of blood arks, Massachusetts-see state regulations sea clams, sea quahogs, sea scallops, winkles)