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Periwinkle

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Periwinkle
Photo:H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0

Periwinkle

Typical size:15–30 mm

OK to keep

  • No licence needed in the Maritimes; hand picking

Nothing extra listed.

Best months

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

Fishing licences across Canada

Rig to tie

What to bring

Regional starter species; local presence and season require checking.

Where to catch Periwinkle near you