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Natural Resources

1189 Phinney's Lane Centerville, MA 02632		 Director:
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Office Hours:		 Dan Horn
508-790-6272
508-790-6275
8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.

Bay SCallop

  Quahog | Soft-Shell Clam | Oysters | Blue Mussel | Bay Scallop | Sea Scallop |
Razor Clam | Sea Clam | Blue Crab | Sand Crab

Bay Scallop:

Argopecten irradiens
Cape Scallop

Scallops live only about two years and can reproduce only in their second year. To allow for propagation of the next generation, only second year scallops with well defined raised growth line may be legally harvested.

Scallops are found on the bottom in protected bays and shallow flats, often in eelgrass beds. Boots, waders or a small boat are needed for scalloping as well as a dip net. Serve raw, fried, broiled, escalloped or in a stew.

Minimum Legal Size Limit: a well defined raised annual growth ring.

Recreational Harvest Limit: one (1) level 40 quart tote basket per week, in  season.

 

Created: 11/25/2008 12:44:25 PM
Updated: 10/28/2005 10:12:51 AM 

 

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