Recreational Shellfishing Regulations Quahogs    April 1 - March 31 Limit Not over one ten-quart bucket in any one day and not over 1/2 bushel per week. Quahogs must be 1 inch thick at hinge. Mussels    April 1 - March 31 Limit One bushel per week. Eels    April 1 - March 31 Restrictions Can be taken from Madaket ditch by dip net with mesh measuring more than 1 1/2 inches only. Oyster    September 1 - April 3 Limit Not over 1/2 bushel per week. Oysters must be 3 inches in length. Scallops   October 1 - March 31 (Wed - Sun only) Limit One bushel per license per week. Bay scallops must have well defined raised growth line to be legally harvested. Soft Shell Clams   Sundays March 31 - June 15                                            Sundays September 15 - December 15                                    Saturdays & Sundays December 15 - March 31                                    Season Closed June 15 - September 15 Limit One ten-quart bucket only in season. Clams must be 2 inches long. Any clams under 2 inches must be replanted, neck upright, and covered with a layer of sand.

Recreational Scalloping Permits Recreational shellfish permits are issued April 1 - March 31 to coincide with the dates of the scallop season. Permits can be obtained at the Nantucket Marine Department. Resident Fee - $15 Nonresident Fee - $30

Commercial Scalloping Permits Commercial scallop season is open November 1 - March 31. The commercial scallop fee is $250.00. For an application, go to the Nantucket Marine Department.

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