Opening days are as follows:
Bay scallops ... October 1, 2024 in Nantucket Sound | November 1, 2024 everywhere else
Soft shell ... October 5, 2024 in Cape Cod Bay | December 2, 2024 everywhere else
Quahogs ... December 2, 2024 in Grand Cove/Bass River
Oysters ... December 1, 2024 at West Dennis Beach/Bass River
You must have a valid recreational shellfish license while shellfishing. All recreational shellfish licenses expire on December 31 of the year on the sticker.
2025 licenses will go on sale on Monday, December 2, 2024.