Mussels..

[sled]

Does anyone know the daily limit on the harvest of mussels?

[lokidog]

MUSSELS Same Seasons as CLAMS.
Caution: for Shellfish Safety and Department of Health contact information see pages 129 and 131.
PUGET SOUND
PUBLIC BEACHES
ALL SPECIES See page 130
for season
information
No min. size. Daily limit 10 lbs. in shell.
PACIFIC OCEAN
BEACHES (outside
Olympic National Park)
ALL SPECIES Nov. 1-Mar. 31 No min. size. Daily limit 10 lbs. in shell.
ALL FRESH WATER
AREAS
ALL SPECIES CLOSED

http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01726/2015-16_shellfish.pdf      for info on closed beaches.

[sled]

Thanks!  For some reason I can't seem to find things in the rules. I'm going to go get me some tonight!

[270Flat]

Mussels are delish!! Growing up my mom would cook them fresh when we'd bring them home. I remember having them a few different ways. White wine, butter herb sauce with pasta. In bouillabaisse. And broiled with butter and breadcrumbs and cocktail with parmesan. I wish I lived closer!!! I also miss the fishing, clamming and oysters off the beach!!!

[WSU]

I wish I knew somewhere to get them.

[sled]

I wish I knew somewhere to get them.

where do you live?

[lokidog]

I wish I knew somewhere to get them.

Mooring buoys are a great place to find them and most people will be happy if you are cleaning their buoy.

[JimmyHoffa]

I wish I knew somewhere to get them.

rocks, piers, pipe inlets/outlets, ship ballast 

[WSU]

Olympia but spend a fair amount of time in copalis.

[sled]

Olympia but spend a fair amount of time in copalis.

if you were up north I could help you.

[sled]

So tonight I ate one limit of mussels myself.  I diced 4  shallots, 1 head of garlic, 1 table spoon Tyme leaves, a large handful of fresh parsley.
Melted butter, then threw In shallots, garlic, parsley, thyme. Cook till onions transparent, then add one can of diced tomatoes, and 1 and 1/2 cups white wine.  Bring to boil then throw mussles I for 5 to 7 min until all opened.  Done.  A pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

[dscubame]

I wish I knew somewhere to get them.

I have found Penn Cove to be the favorite IMO.  I was in Costco the other day and they had bags of Penn Cove.  Not the same as getting them yourself I understand.  A buddy of mine a ferry boat captain would get us 50lb bags of those delicious bivalves.

[The scout]

mussels are pretty good but hardly worth the work, by the time you de-beard them and wash them. lots of work for what you get. virtually have unlimited amounts of oysters, clams and mussels. usually eat mussels a few times a year, but always prefer oysters and steamers. did you find it worth the work sled? oysters on the bbq are my favorite

[sled]

mussels are pretty good but hardly worth the work, by the time you de-beard them and wash them. lots of work for what you get. virtually have unlimited amounts of oysters, clams and mussels. usually eat mussels a few times a year, but always prefer oysters and steamers. did you find it worth the work sled? oysters on the bbq are my favorite

yes for sure!!  I'm going to get them again soon.

[The scout]

awsome they are the easiest to get also, you don't need a low tide to get them

[sled]

awsome they are the easiest to get also, you don't need a low tide to get them

yeah, I don't mind the work to clean up shellfish, or fillet fish at all.  With every minute to me.
  I was surprised how much better they were fresh vs from the store or a restraunt.

[The scout]

oh definitely. there is no comparison, but that is the case with all sea-food

[206hunter]

Has anyone else had problems with sand in the mussels? I pulled some off rocks at low tide on a beach that had a lot of sand, soaked them for a while in fresh water but couldn't get it all out. Would hate to chip a tooth.Maybe the buoys are a better source to avoid sand?


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[lokidog]

I've never noticed sand, however mine have all come off of docks and buoys.  Next time, instead of freshwater, soak them for a day in either saltwater you bring home or mix about 1/3 cup of salt per gallon of fresh water.  They should cycle whatever is in their gut out.

[Angry Perch]

Man that looks good Sled! Nothing better than a big bowl of muscles with some crusty bread to soak up the broth. Mmmm

[kenzmad]

So tonight I ate one limit of mussels myself.  I diced 4  shallots, 1 head of garlic, 1 table spoon Tyme leaves, a large handful of fresh parsley.
Melted butter, then threw In shallots, garlic, parsley, thyme. Cook till onions transparent, then add one can of diced tomatoes, and 1 and 1/2 cups white wine.  Bring to boil then throw mussles I for 5 to 7 min until all opened.  Done.  A pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.

This basically our recipe too. Only real difference is I add cooked chorizo. Mussels are a favorite in our house

[magnanimous_j]

Has anyone else had problems with sand in the mussels?

Try whisking a bit of flour into a bowl of cold water and soaking the mussels for a few minutes right before you steam them.