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TAKING AND POSSESSION OF
FRESHWATER MUSSELS
Certain
species of freshwater mussels may be collected for personal use by properly
licensed anglers (see illustrations below). Seven Florida mussel species
that occur from the Suwannee River system north and west throughout the
panhandle are federally protected. Possessing or disturbing these protected
species can result in substantial penalties. Distinguishing between protected
and unprotected species is often difficult. Contact a local FWC
office if you have questions concerning mussel
identification. The daily bag limit for unprotected mussels is 10 per person (or
20 half shells). The possession limit is two days bag limit.
Unprotected mussels shall be taken by hand-picking only. Use of brailles, crowfoot bars or other mechanical methods for taking freshwater mussels is prohibited. Freshwater mussels, live or dead, may not be taken for sale. Species of freshwater mussels from other families, such as the Asian clam, have no daily bag or possession limits.
Additional information about the status of Florida mussels, from Gary Warren,
FWC biologist is also available here, and
from the
Florida
Museum of Natural History.
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