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Maryland State WatersEdibility:
Very good
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Crassostrea virginicaSeason: The recreational oyster season is open from October 1 through and including March 31. The season is closed on all other dates.
Daily Catch Limits: The recreational catch limit is 100 oysters per person per day. Recreational Harvest Days and Times: Recreational harvest may occur Monday through Saturday, Sunrise to noon. WHERE THESE RULES APPLY: All open oyster harvest areas. Oyster harvest areas are submerged ground where an individual is allowed to catch oysters. "Oyster harvest area" does not include an area leased for aquaculture, restricted by the Maryland Department of the Environment, or designated as a submerged aquatic vegetation protection zone, harvest reserve area, or sanctuary. WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS: Anyone who catches oysters for recreational purposes. These rules do not apply to individuals legally harvesting oysters from an aquaculture lease. For more information, see Recreational Oystering in Maryland.
Daily Catch Limits: The recreational catch limit is 100 oysters per person per day. Recreational Harvest Days and Times: Recreational harvest may occur Monday through Saturday, Sunrise to noon. WHERE THESE RULES APPLY: All open oyster harvest areas. Oyster harvest areas are submerged ground where an individual is allowed to catch oysters. "Oyster harvest area" does not include an area leased for aquaculture, restricted by the Maryland Department of the Environment, or designated as a submerged aquatic vegetation protection zone, harvest reserve area, or sanctuary. WHO THIS NOTICE AFFECTS: Anyone who catches oysters for recreational purposes. These rules do not apply to individuals legally harvesting oysters from an aquaculture lease. For more information, see Recreational Oystering in Maryland.
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