Oak Bluffs Shellfish Department

04/01/2021

Shellfishing Update:
ALL ponds are now CLOSED to the taking of oysters and scallops.
The Oak Bluffs Harbor is CLOSED to the taking of any shellfish.
Farm Pond is CLOSED to the taking of any shellfish.

03/18/2021

Putting the herring run back in for the upcoming season!

11/16/2020

Lagoon Pond is now open for both recreational and commercial scalloping.

A few reminders:
The recreational limit is one bushel. Commercial is three.
No dragging for scallops if the air temperature hasnt reached 28 degrees F by 10 AM.
Adult scallops should have a well defined, raised annual growth line.
Diving, snorkeling, or swimming is only allowed on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays and you must have a dive flag. Diving is not allowed for commercial fishers.

10/18/2020

Get your dive on! Scallopers are hitting the water this morning to catch their dinners.

Be safe and make sure you have a dive flag if you plan on putting your head beneath the surface. Sections 1-3 are designated dive locations.

10/17/2020

It's officially scallop season! Make sure any scallops you take have a defined annual growth ring!

10/15/2020

This Saturday, October 17th, Sengekontacket and the Outer Waters open to recreational scalloping. Check the Shellfish Department website to find out where check points are located. We will be out and about to help and check people throughout the weekend.

Good luck scalloping!

10/09/2020

All of our quahog rafts are out of the water for the year. We put out plenty of seed in both ponds and they're looking happy and healthy!

10/05/2020

Our oysters are about ready to go into cages to over winter in Sengekontacket

10/01/2020

Another gorgeous, windy day on Sengekontacket

09/23/2020

We have started working on emptying out our quahog rafts and seeding them into Sengekontacket!

09/21/2020

The osprey population is booming on the island. You can see some of their nests near the State Lobster Hatchery.

A record number of osprey nests were reported this year on Martha’s Vineyard, marking a new milestone for the once-threatened migratory birds. Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary reported 106 active nests this year.