Harvesting Mussels With Tools

December 31, 2009

Question: We would like to harvest some mussels from the rocks and pier pilings around Monterey and are wondering if we can use an abalone iron or small shovel to get the mussels. Thanks. (Ronald V.)

Answer: No, most saltwater mollusks, including mussels, may be taken only on hook and line or with the hands (CCR, Title 14, section 29.10). Since there are no addi

Saw a guy using some type of bar to get mussels last sat. Man up and use them guns!

yup, no tools for mussels. 
get yer rhino hide candy grabbers workin!

i thought thats why they were called mussels

...hook and line?   

...hook and line?   

Clams for bait

...hook and line?   

Think BIG shark hook. Just don't slip into it.

I like to catch my mussels at Costco. 

Mussels are so cheap and probably cleaner at costco or ranch99.  I tried harvesting once.  I don't think it's worth the energy and risk.  It was tough to clean it too.