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Fishing and Shel lfish Regulations

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ACTIVITIES

The Marine and Coastal Resources Department, located at the Police Station at 4 Fairgrounds
Road, is responsible for issuing all commercial and non-commercial permits for shellfishing.
The resident/property owner (proof required) permit is $25 and the non-resident permit is
$100. Both are for individuals over the age of 14. Call 508-228-7261 for details. For your
convenience, the Chamber of Commerce website www.nantucketchamber.org offers a link to the
MA Division of Marine Fisheries site which contains helpful information about regulations and
permits for both commercial and recreational fishing.

Bay Scallops: Closed season, April 1October 1; recreational season (WednesdaySunday only) October 1 - March 31;
commercial season, November 1 March 31, Monday-Friday. Permit required;
recreational limit is one bushel per ݕ