Fishing Wisconsin: Clamming (Mussels) Regulations for 2006-2007

NOTE: This information is OUT of DATE - it is for 'reference only'. Calmming is NO LONGER permitted on ANY Wisconsin state waters. See current clamming regulations.

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

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.