Can I Keep?Mussels Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational mussels size limits, bag limits and seasons in 3 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California (6 rules) | — | The daily bag and possession limit is 10 pounds (in the shell) of… | The recreational season for California sea mussel (Mytilus… |
| North Carolina | None | 100/Day not to exceed 200/Vessel/Day | — |
| Oregon | — | 72 | Entire year and at all hours (exceptions are listed under “Harvest… |