Shellfish Advisory Committee

Oyster Season Opening on the WT side of Tisbury Great Pond

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 for recreational/family permits. The season will close on April 30, 2024.

Open for Commercial oystering on Monday, 20 November, 2023 with a daily limit of 800 pieces caught on 3 out of 5 weekdays (Mon -- Fri) 2023 for a total of 2400 pieces.

The family limit is one half bushel (1/2) per week or one five gallon bucket.

In any disputes or questions please refer to the printed set of rules and regulations available on the Town website, and in the shellfish committee section of the town website.

Staff Contacts

Name Title
Ray Gale Shellfish Constable
Kenneth M. Jones Deputy Shellfish Constable
Will Reich Shellfish Agent

Committee Members

Name Title
Virginia C. Jones Board Member
Jason Gale Board Member
John Hoy Board Member
Richard C. Karney Board Member
David Merry Board Member
Greg Orcutt Board Member
Jessie Holtham Board Member
William Austin Advisory Member