SlotGaugeCheck a catchCalico Scallop regulations in North Carolina
· Shellfish & crabs · 2026 season
Calico Scallop size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Ocean 0–3 miles off NC | Closed to harvest | — | — |
Notes
- Calico scallop harvest in NC ocean waters has been closed by proclamation since May 2024.
Exact NC Division of Marine Fisheries wording
- Season
- Closed (since May 31, 2024)
- Size
- None
- Limit
- Possession/harvest prohibited
- Atlantic Ocean 0–3 miles off NC — as printed
- “closes the harvest calico scallops in the Atlantic Ocean. ... from 0 to 3 miles as defined in G.S. 141-6(a). ... effective at 12:01 A.M., May 31, 2024.”
Source: NC Division of Marine Fisheries, captured 2026-09-29 (2026 season).
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About the calico scallop
Name of various types of fish
Bass is a common name shared by many species of ray-finned fish from the large clade Percomorpha, mainly belonging to the orders Perciformes and Moroniformes, encompassing both freshwater and marine species. The word bass comes from Middle English bars, meaning "perch", despite that none of the commonly referred bass species belong to the perch family Percidae.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Calico Scallop in North Carolina?
No size limit in North Carolina state waters.
How many Calico Scallop can you keep per day in North Carolina?
Harvest closed.
When is Calico Scallop season in North Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Calico Scallop a keeper today?
Calico Scallop is closed to harvest. Release it.