Can I Keep?Oyster Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational oyster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 in shell diameter | — | — |
| North Carolina | 3" Shell Length | 1 Buschel Oysters/Day not to exceed 2 Bushels Oysters/Vessel/Day | — |
| Rhode Island | 3" longest axis | Non-Management Area: Resident 1/2 Bushel; Non-Resident 1 Peck… | 9/15 - 5/15 |