Marine - Shellfish

Recreational and commercial wild harvest is currently closed for all molluscan shellfish. The 2025-2026 season will open in October 2025 and will remain open until May 2026.

Shellfish Grounds may be closed to harvest after storm events or marine spill. Please check with SCDES for the latest information on closure status. You can also call the SCDES shellfish hotline at 1-800-285-1618.

Harvesting Shellfish

Mariculture

Other Shellfish Information