Blue mussel

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Mussels (blue, California) — Photo:H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0

Mussels (blue, California)

Typical size:40–120 mm

Blue-black elongated shell attached by threads to rock
California mussel: larger, ribbed, on exposed coast

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OK to keep

75/day combined; open beaches only

Must release

Small mussels under 4 cm

Best months

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Fishing licences across Canada

Rig to tie

What to bring

Rake / shovel
Bucket
Measuring gauge
Tidal licence

Regional starter species; local presence and season require checking.

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