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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.

Sea Clam

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

Sea Clam:

Spisula solidissima
Surf clam, Bar clam, Hen clam, Skimmer


The sea clam is the largest clam, reaching 5-9 inches in size. Look for sea clams on exposed flats at low tide, just beneath the surface. Check town regulations for harvest limits. Sea clams are gathered with a quahog rake or by hand. Serve in clam pie or chowder.

Minimum Legal Size Limit: five (5) inches longest length

Recreational Harvest Limit: one (1) level 40 quart tote basket per week

 

 

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

 

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