Clamming (Mussels) Regulations for 2008-2009

The word "clam" is a general legal definition used in Wisconsin's clamming law that refers to freshwater mussels.

Commercial Clamming
Open Waters
Pearl Hunting
Personal Clamming
Threatened & Endangered

These Web pages are a summary of Wisconsin's clamming statutes and administrative rules. Refer to Section 29.537, Wisconsin Statutes and Chapter NR 24, Wisconsin Administrative Code for the specific law and regulations that govern commercial and noncommercial clamming in Wisconsin.

Also Section 29.604, Wisconsin Statutes and Chapter NR 27, Wisconsin Administrative Code for requirements pertaining to threatened and endangered species.

Last Revised: Tuesday February 12 2008