§ 407-5. Harvest limits.  


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  • A. 
    With the exception of scallops, the total amount of shellfish taken on a recreational permit in any one week shall not exceed one bushel. The recreational weekly limit for the following species of shellfish, worms and eels, in season, shall be:
    (1) 
    Soft shell clams: one level peck, as defined.
    (2) 
    Quahogs: one level peck, as defined.
    (3) 
    Blue mussels:
    [Amended 9-21-2004]
    (a) 
    One level bushel, as defined, in Barnstable Harbor and Northside waters.
    (b) 
    One peck, as defined, in all Southside areas of the Town.
    (4) 
    Bay scallops: one level bushel. (See also scallop regulations.)
    (5) 
    Sea scallops: one level bushel.
    (6) 
    Sea clams: one level bushel.
    (7) 
    Oysters: limits will be posted annually.
    (8) 
    Razor clams: one level peck, as defined.
    (9) 
    Jackknife clams: one level peck, as defined.
    (10) 
    Sea worms: not more than 100.
    (11) 
    Eels: 25 per day.
    [Amended 11-17-2014]
    B. 
    Authorized recreational shellfish container: All shellfish harvested under a recreational shellfishing permit shall be harvested and contained in a standard ten-quart metal wire peck basket as defined. No other containers are allowed.
    [Added 9-21-2004]