250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-4.15

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 250-RICR-90-00-4.15 - Sea Scallop

4.15.1Minimum size

A. Three and one-half inches (3 1/2"), measuring in a straight line from the hinge to the part of the shell furthest from the hinge, whether caught within the jurisdiction of this State or otherwise.

4.15.2Season

A. Waters other than Shellfish Management Areas: Open daily.

B. Shellfish Management Areas: The seasons and areas closed to the taking and possession of bay quahog as specified in § 4.7.2 of this Part shall apply to sea scallops.

4.15.3Possession limit

A. Waters other than Shellfish Management Areas

1. Recreational - Rhode Island resident: Forty (40) pounds shucked sea scallops; or five (5) bushels of in-shell sea scallops per vessel per day.

2. Recreational - Licensed non-resident: Forty (40) pounds shucked sea scallops; or five (5) bushels of in-shell sea scallops per vessel per day.

3. Commercial: For non-federally permitted vessels, four hundred (400) pounds of shucked sea scallops; or fifty (50) bushels of in-shell sea scallops per vessel per day (all commercial license types).

B. Shellfish Management Areas

1. Recreational - Rhode Island resident: Unlimited.

2. Recreational - Licensed non-resident: Unlimited.

3. Commercial: Unlimited.

4.15.4Gear restrictions

A. Maximum dredge size for a vessel in possession of sea scallops: Ten and one-half feet (10 1/2').

B. Minimum dredge ring size: Four inches (4").

C. The minimum mesh size of a net, net material or any other material on the top of a sea scallop dredge (twine top) possessed or used by vessels fishing with sea scallop dredge gear/net size of twine top is ten-inch (10") square or diamond mesh.

250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-90-00-4.15

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