Moon snail and whelks

Know your fish

Moon snail and whelks

Neverita lewisii

Typical size:60–130 mm

Large round grey shell with a big body whorl
Ploughs through sand leaving a wide trail
Makes rubbery sand-collar egg cases

Looks like: Whelks have an elongated spiral shell with a pointed tip.

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OK to keep

Check the Area rules and limits before taking any

Must release

Any from closed or contaminated areas

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

20/day under all other shellfish.

Can carry PSP from closed bivalve beds; treated as bivalves for closure checks.

Where to catch Moon snail and whelks near you