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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.

Oysters

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

Oysters:

Crassostrea virginicia

Oysters are found on hard, sandy bottom or on rocks and piers. Harvest with quahog or box rake. Legal harvest size is 3 inches. Serve on the half-shell or in stew

Minimum Legal Size Limit: three (3) inches longest length

Recreational Harvest Limit: 1/2 peck (5 quart dry measure) per week, in season

 

Created: 11/25/2008 12:44:25 PM
Updated: 10/24/2006 12:54:11 PM 

 

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