scallops gathering in Maine

[wardric]

I just heard that it is possible to dive for gathering scallops in Maine. Is there anyone who can confirm and give me some info on that? (period, sites, regulations, etc.)

Thanks

Eric

 

[Jeff Toorish]

Are you talking about professionally or just for yourself?

Jeff

 

[wardric]

just for myself, recreationaly. (and for gastronomic pleasure of course)

 

[spectrum]

I'm not sure off hand but I seem to remember being told that scallops like lobster were forbidden for divers. I did a quick search in the New England Forum and didn't see the answer, you mght post there.

Pete

 

[wardric]

ok thanks for the advice.

 

[MSilvia]

1. License required. A person may not engage in the activities authorized by this license under this section without a current noncommercial scallop license.

2. Licensed activity. The holder of a noncommercial scallop license may take scallops by hand or by use of a drag and may possess, ship or transport scallops he has taken.

3. License limitation; quantity. In any one day, the holder of a noncommercial scallop license may not take or possess more than 2 bushels of shell scallops or 4 quarts of shucked scallops.

3-A. License limitation; personal use. The holder of a noncommercial scallop license may take or possess scallops for personal use only and may not sell scallops the holder has taken.

4. Fee. The fee for a noncommercial scallop license is $10.

5. Penalty. A person who violates this section commits a civil violation for which a forfeiture of not less than $100 and not more than $500 may be adjudged.

 

[wardric]

thanks Msilvia,

are there any seasons limitations for this or is it open all year?
Also, is there any charter boats that offers a scallops gathering trip (in Maine or at least NE)? Or can it be done by shorediving?

Thanks again

Eric