Can I Keep?Oysters Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational oysters size limits, bag limits and seasons in 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (3 rules) | Size Limits: Minimum size: 3 inches | Bag Limit & Tags; ABRO Permit holders will be given one harvest bag… | Season and Days; Open Season: Oct. 1, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027; Harvest… |
| Georgia | 3 in minimum | Recreational quantity limits are up to two bushels of oysters and one… | Saltwaters may be opened for taking shellfish between January 1 and… |
| Oregon | — | No harvest allowed. | No harvest allowed. |
| South Carolina | — | Possession Limit: 2 US bushels per person per day from public or… | Typically closed May 16 - Sept. 30; may be shortened or extended by… |
| Virginia | — | Taking a maximum of one bushel of oysters in any one day for personal… | A person can harvest oysters only during the legal season and in… |