Fla. Admin. Code R. 68B-17.004 (2026)
Bag and Vessel Limits
(1) Recreational Limits –
(a) Bag Limit – A recreational harvester may not harvest or land per day from Florida Waters or possess in or on Florida Waters more than 5 gallons of hard clams (unshucked).
(b) Vessel Limit – The persons aboard a vessel in or on Florida Waters may not collectively possess more than 10 gallons of hard clams, regardless of the number of licensed or license-exempt persons onboard. This provision will not be construed to authorize harvest or possession of hard clams in excess of the applicable bag limits.
(2) Commercial Limits – A commercial harvester is not subject to a harvest or possession limit for hard clams.
Rulemaking Authority Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. Law Implemented Art. IV, Sec. 9, Fla. Const. History–New 1-1-85, Formerly 46-17.04, 46-17.004, Amended 9-1-13.
Effective: 9/1/2013.