Recreational Fishing
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Recreational Oysters/Clams (Shellfishing)
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All areas upstream of a line from Brent Point, VA (mouth of Aquia
Creek) to Smith Point, MD are closed to taking oysters or clams at any
time of the year. In addition, oyster sanctuaries are closed to
recreational oystering.
For a list of oyster sanctuaries.
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Type of Shellfish
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License Required
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Season and Restrictions
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Method Catch Restrictions
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Size Limit
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Catch Limit
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Oyster
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None
** however an oyster inspection tax per bushel
is required
(See additional information below)
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Oct 1 – Dec 31
Sunrise to 1:00 pm
Jan. 1 – Mar 31
Sunrise to 3:00 pm
No Saturdays or Sundays
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hand shaft tongs or by diving with or without scuba and by no other
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3" min.
no shells or cultch
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1 bushel
per person
per day
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Soft Shell Clams
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No
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No closed season
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hand held shovel, rake or hoe, or by hand and by
no other means
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2" min.
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1 bushel
per person
per day
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Razor Clams
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No
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No closed season
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hand held shovel, rake, or hoe, or by hand and
by no other means
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none
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none
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Rangia Clams
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No
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No closed season
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hand held shovel, rake, or hoe, or by hand and
by no other means
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none
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none
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$1.00 per bushel oyster inspection tax is due along with a
written report of where the oysters were harvested and date of harvest.
For information about oyster inspection tax
This tax and information are sent to: |
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Potomac River Fisheries Commission
P.O. Box 9
Colonial Beach, VA 22443
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