TOWN OF BARNSTABLE SHELLFISH REGULATIONS SCUDDER LANE RECREATIONAL SHELLFISHING AREA Effective Wednesday, November 6, 2013, the Scudder Lane Recreational Shellfishing Area in Barnstable Harbor is open for the recreational harvest of shellfish, except for a portion(s) of the area defined and marked by yellow buoys, which will remain closed for shellfish propagation projects and/or scientific research project protection. (For more details see related notices of shellfish management closures for said projects.). Effective Tuesday, April 1, 2014, the Scudder Lane Recreational Shellfishing Area in Barnstable Harbor is closed to the harvest of all shellfish. The Scudder Lane Recreational Shellfishing Area extends from the sign post near the beach house west of the Scudder Lane Landing to the Barnstable Yacht Club pier, and extends to the Huckins Island tidal flat. OYSTERS Effective Wednesday, November 6, 2013, Town of Barnstable waters currently open to the harvest of soft shell clams and quahogs are open for the recreational harvest of oysters. Effective Tuesday, April 1, 2014, the recreational harvest of oysters is prohibited throughout the Town of Barnstable. LEGAL SIZE OYSTER: Minimum legal harvest size is three (3) inches longest length. RECREATIONAL HARVEST LIMIT: Not more than 1/2 peck (5 quarts dry measure) per calendar week. SHELLFISH MANAGEMENT: The Natural Resources Office reserves the right to prohibit the harvest of shellfish at any time in any area of the Town for management purposes.
Posted on: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 14:27:59 +0000
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