Commercial Scallop Bushel Limit

At a glance

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• What: Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board request to authorize the Natural Resources Department to adjust the commercial scallop bushel limit during the 2026-27 season if warranted by fishing effort, landings and updated survey information.
• Where it stands: approved 4-0 with one member recusing.
• Next: Natural Resources makes any adjustments during the season.

Details

• A board member said the board did the same last year and it is standard to leave it in Natural Resources' hands.
• Staff, including Jeff Carlson, were present.

Sources

• Video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=eh76nuJyXCY
• Agenda: https://nantucketma.portal.civicclerk.com/event/26614/overview

Log

2026-11-04 - Select Board

Authorized Natural Resources to adjust the 2026-27 commercial scallop bushel limit if warranted; vote 4-0, one recusal.

2026-11-03 - Harbor and Shellfish Advisory Board

The advisory board's agenda carried the request to the Select Board to let Natural Resources adjust the commercial bay scallop bushel limit (Select Board acted November 4).