Marine - Shellfish

2024-2025 Shellfish harvest season will open October 1, 2024 for recreational and commercial wild harvest seasons for all molluscan shellfish. Season will remain open till May 2025.

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